ARTogether Community Center Space Reservation
Our space in Oakland is more than a gallery, it’s a community hub created with care. We welcome partners to use the space for gatherings, workshops, meetings, or quiet work. Whether you’re hosting a cultural event or planning a retreat, we invite you to share this space with us and help it continue to grow as a creative home for many communities.
About the Location: 2000 sq ft, natural light, gallery lighting, ada accessible, bathrooms,
seating for events (60 chairs) standing 150ppl.
Getting there: Located in Downtown Oakland, on the edge of Oakland’s Vibrant Chinatown at
12th and Harrison Street. Two blocks off of 12th street BART and AC transit.
Types of events we have hosted:
Workshops
Art Fairs
Yoga Classes
Offsite Meetings
Business Retreats
Birthday Parties
Choir Practice
Inquiries
Ideal inquiries take place at least 2 weeks in advance to the desired date.
Date is not guaranteed until deposit is received.
Sliding Scale Donation Recommendations
Any donation we receive helps us ensure our spaces remain affordable to those who have been displaced from or lack access to venues. Your support also helps sustain our free arts and wellness programs for refugees and immigrants.
If you are unable to donate for use of space at this time, reach out to us to share more information–we’d still love to work with you.
Please note that rental provides access to the space, but does not include staffing. If you are requesting additional support of staff presence onsite, we request an additional fee of $75/hr.
Tier Levels | Intended for |
Tier 1 – Sustain ●$50 up to 4 hours ○Pro-rated: additional hours $25/hr ●$100 up to 8 hours | Individuals with limited financial access and/or Organizations with an annual budget of $150K or under |
Tier 2 – Build ●$200 up to 4 hours ○Pro-rated: additional hours for $100/hr ●$400 up to 8 hours | Individuals with financial flexibility or have some institutional support. Organizations with an annual budget of under 1 M |
Tier 3 – Dream ●$400 up to 4 hours ●$800 up to 8 hours ●Additional Donation Amount | For those with relative financial security or institutional support. Organizations with an annual budget of 1 M or higher |
Security Deposit
Please also note that in addition to the consideration of the donation, we request a separate 100% refundable security deposit of $310 by check to reserve the space. This deposit is refunded after your event’s conclusion after the returning of keys and assuming there are no damages. If this poses a hardship or concern, we are happy to discuss this with you.
Furniture, Equipment, Av
- 50 chairs
- 1 couch with 2-3 seat space
- 1 large wood dining table
- 3 x 6-ft folding tables
- 2 x 3-ft folding tables
- 2 x Everse8 Speakers
- 2 wired microphones
- 1 mic stand
- 1 projector with HDMI and USB-C connectivity
- 2 projection screens
- Baby Grand Piano
- Beverage station for water and tea
Food and Drink Policy
We allow food and drink in the space, as long as everything is clean and garbage is taken out at the end of the event. This space also functions as an art gallery, and we ask that you remind guests to be careful around the art with their food and drink.
Accessibility
The space is located on the ground level and is wheelchair accessible from the sidewalk and street. There are no steps nor stairs to the front and back entrances. There are two bathrooms located in the parking garage, which is accessible through the back door of the space. There are no steps or stairs to get from the space to either bathroom. Each bathroom has two stalls: one narrow stall, and one wheelchair accessible stall. You will need keys to get into the bathrooms, and you will need to manually pull on the doors to open them. The back door of the gallery shuts automatically, so it’s best to keep it propped open for people to get in after going to the bathroom (or assigning your staff/volunteers to keep watch on the door).
Parking
Ample metered street parking is available on 12th St. and Harrison St, and the closest parking garage is Harrison Garage located at 278 12th St. Please note that Harrison Garage closes at 7 PM and all cars must exit before that time. Metered street parking is free after 6 PM on weekdays, and free all day on Sundays.
The closest BART station is 12th St. Oakland City Center Station, located two blocks away.
