The main room is 1,000 square feet with more than 60 feet of exhibit space on the walls. An adjacent room is also available and can be used as a work space, food prep area, or to store supplies during your rental.

There are two unisex bathrooms and a small kitchen area with a sink. Wifi access is available onsite.

The renter will have access to the on-site tables and chairs; round tables, stacking chairs, and two (2) 6-foot, rectangle tables. The renter is responsible for any other required equipment including, but not limited to, projector, screen, PA system, podium, etc.

The renter is responsible for setting up the space and then returning the space back to the original condition, with all trash removed.

Space Rental Rates:

The user, if a non-city entity, will be charged as follows

• $50 for 2 hours

• $100 for 4 hours 

• $200 for 8 hours 

*If booking 4 events at one time, there is a 50% discount.

Times include set up time and clean up times.  Upon review and acceptance of the reservation application payments can be made by credit card at the opengov.com system.  Or payments of cash or checks (made payable to the Amesbury Cultural Council) must be delivered to Victoria Feger, Executive Assistant to the Mayor at Amesbury City Hall, One Market Street, Amesbury. 

Events must be booked at least one week in advance with a signed rental agreement and payment. Events cancelled with a least one week notice will be refunded 100%. For shorter notice cancellations, $50 will be retained from the refund. We reserve the right to change the usage fees as costs are determined to maintain and operate the space. 

The Cultural Center boasts 55 ft of hanging space (across three walls), and is available for art shows. The $100 per week fee includes exclusive use of the space Friday through Sunday.

The exhibit may remain hanging Monday through Thursday but the space will be used by the Cultural Council and renters for meetings, classes, and events while the exhibit is on the walls.

Use:

Use of the facility is subject to availability and approval by the mayor’s office. The facility will only be used for cultural events and may not be used for religious or political purposes.

Sound:

Music is allowed but must be acoustic and at a volume that does not disturb the neighbors.

Parking:

Users of the space may not park in the Carriage Lofts parking lot unless using the accessible parking spaces. All others will park on the street or the city lots.

Parking is available at the municipal lot between Barking Dog and Morning Buzz Café.  Then cross the bridge over the PowWow and head straight to the Center.

*A complete set of policies is on the rental form.

For space rental requests:

Go to https://amesburyma.portal.opengov.com/categories/1086 Please feel free to call the Mayor’s Office 978-388-8121 to check the available dates before completing the form. 

For exhibit rental requests:

Inquire by emailing your request to amesbury.cultural.council@gmail.com

For questions or requests to view the space, please email us at amesbury.cultural.center@gmail.com.