We are committed to being a home for the arts
It is important to us that artists in our community have affordable and flexible spaces to create art in! We are in continual investigation and renovation when it comes to making our 30,000 sq. ft. building flexible and accessible to all. We provide reasonably priced space for on-going classes, rehearsals, performances as well as one time rentals.
We’ve worked intentionally to be inclusive in our renovations and to create a safe place of belonging for ALL people. Some additions include:
an inclusive children’s library housed in our entryway in the hopes that all young people who enter might see their diversity and beauty represented by the books on our shelves
gender-inclusive restroom
Nearly 3/4 of our building is ADA accessible, including a ramp directly on stage
spaces and places
Sanctuary
Our spacious sanctuary has been upgraded as a fully accessible space for many kinds of performances. The acoustic is fabulous. If amplification is needed, we have a brand new digital mixing board as well as high quality cameras with livestream capability. The space can comfortably fit 400 people and including the balcony, an audience of 500 is possible. Seating is flexible and chairs are movable so an intimate performance space is also possible. It is air conditioned and heated comfortably, includes a green room space as well as a full stage “cross-behind” with dressing rooms and bathrooms. The sanctuary is perfect for chamber ensembles, operas, dance companies, theatre productions and more.
Oakridge Dance Studio
The Oakridge Dance Studio is located down a half dozen steps and has window unit air-conditioning. The studio features a Marley dance floor with cushioned subfloor, plus full size mirrors along one wall. The space has an attached kitchenette, its own primary entrance and an adjoining room for temporary storage for artists/dancers. Restrooms are located on the 2nd floor along with additional classroom spaces. The space, including the stage, is approximately 22ft. x 56ft. plus the kitchenette.
Fellowship Hall
Our Fellowship Hall has two sections which can be divided by a sliding wall. It has been used for drum circles, Yoga, Samba, various types of dance, Thai Chi and Capoeira. It currently houses Heights Restoration Church on Sunday mornings and is a total of 36ft. x 62ft. (the smaller section is 36’ x 23’).
Chapel
Our high-ceilinged, climate controlled chapel has a beautiful acoustic for intimate performances, rehearsals and gatherings. Dimensions are 33’6”x25’. 50-60 people can fit in this beautiful space.
Check out this slide show of all the Cultural Arts Center Spaces and Places available for classes, rehearsals, performances and more.
Below is a floor plan of the entire building with all of the rental spaces labeled. Click on it to see a full size image!
Rental Details and Fees:
ALL FEES ARE FOR UP TO THREE HOURS. EACH ADDITIONAL HOUR IS $75/HR for the Sanctuary and $50/HR all other rooms.
Rehearsals can be booked at $75/hr for the sanctuary and $50/hr for most other spaces
Please note that times need to include set up/tear-down time.
In most cases, we expect organizations to set up spaces for their event and return them to original set up.
Sanctuary: $400 (includes sanctuary, lobby, courtyard, green room)
· Seating for up to 500: 200 cushioned chairs in the space, 220 black plastic chairs available for your organization to move into the space (or $100 for the church to set them up), balcony pews
· Baldwin grand piano available, renting organization is responsible for piano tuning day of event if desired. Preferred tuners are Ken Slater 216-513-6860, and Wanda Dawson 440-439-3572.
· air-conditioned and wheel-chair accessible
Fellowship Hall: $200 (kitchen is an extra $50)
· 100-person capacity
· air-conditioned and wheel-chair accessible
Chapel: $150
· 75-person capacity
· air-conditioned and wheel-chair accessible.
Oakridge Dance Studio: $150
· 75-person capacity
· Includes kitchenette and stage
· Window AC units and 5 stairs to access the space (not wheel-chair accessible)
If you need extra space, there are a variety of smaller rooms available for rental add-ons. These rooms are good for pre-concert lectures, small rehearsals, gathering spaces etc. $50/hr
Parking: Our lot has 132 spaces. There is also street parking on Yellowstone Rd. With two weeks notice, we can request parking at Lutheran East High School (directly across Yellowstone Rd.) for special events.
Video/Audio:
The Cultural Arts Center has a list of preferred Video/Audio professionals that are familiar with the sound board, livestream cameras, and projector in our space. These professionals can be hired at an additional rate (hourly fee that includes set up/tear down time). Renting organizations are responsible for paying video/audio professionals directly.
If you want to bring in outside video/audio professionals, they must connect with DCC staff to learn about the on-site equipment.
Questions? Please contact us.