Rules & Regulations

Please read the following rental restrictions carefully before engaging in a contract. Mad Art adheres strictly to the following:

Facility

• Mad Art is a non-smoking facility.
• Nothing may be attached to the walls or ceiling - decorations must be approved by Mad Art.
• Minimum set up distance of three feet from all artwork is required.
• Mad Art must approve the configuration of tables, chairs, easels, bars, coat checks and service areas in advance.
• Food, beverages, and other objects MUST NOT be placed on gallery items such as sculpture or display cases for artwork
• Flame or tapered candles are NOT allowed during a special event; votive candles are acceptable only as are most candles contained in glasses.
• Rice, Confetti, Silly String and birdseed are not permitted in the building.
• In addition to your rental fee, a minimum of a $500.00 refundable damage deposit may be required for your event. This amount may vary depending on the size and scope of your event and is refundable provided no damages are identified in the post-event walk though and no time extension is applied.
• Guests are permitted to arrive up to 15 minutes prior to event time and remain up to 30 minutes after the conclusion of your event.
• Guests remaining 30 minutes past the conclusion of your event will result in a charge of $250 for every 1/2-hour increment they remain.
• Public events and events involving ticket sales may require additional liability insurance by the organization. Mad Art must approve the scope of all public events in advance, as well as materials being circulated. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of your event.
• Children are the sole responsibility of the client. Client will be charged for any damages incurred by guests or minors.
• Videotaping ticketed and/or public events requires the pre-approval of Mad Art.

Catering

• Basic rental prices do not include food, beverage, linens, event setup or other special services.
• Event setup and preparation must take place during normal business hours or no more than 2-hours prior to event time. Catering staff and Mad Art staff only must perform event set-up and break down.
• All food service must be coordinated through one of Mad Art's approved caterers in advance of your event.
• If alcohol is served at Mad Art, food must accompany it.

Beverage Services

• All bar services are through Mad Art. Clients may not contract bar goods and/or services through other entities.
• All beverage service selections must be made at least 30 days prior to event and the balance for bar service paid at that time.
• Mad Art will enforce all city and state liquor laws.
• Bar service will end 30 minutes prior to event conclusion.
• Client is responsible for all taxes, labor, gratuities, and additional bar-related fees as outlined in the Beverage Services Agreement.

Deliveries

• All deliveries must be coordinated through your caterer or an event planner and through Mad Art.
• Deliveries must be made during normal business hours (Mon-Fri 10am-4pm and Sat 10am-1pm). Otherwise Mad Art will require an additional service fee.

Music & Entertainment

• Electrical, sound, entertainment and lighting requirements must be approved by Mad Art.
• Mad Art has the right to request the sound level of amplified music to be reduced.
• Music must end 15 minutes prior to event conclusion.
• Clients are responsible for having their band or DJ contact Mad Art to acquire a list of performance guidelines. (See Part IV of this document.)

Most Importantly

• Failure to adhere to any of the above may result in cancellation of your event and forfeiture of your rental fees and deposits.
• All events must end by midnight.
• Reservation is confirmed only upon receipt of a $1000.00 non-refundable deposit with a signed contract and any additional required paperwork. (Contract + Deposit = Confirmation)
• Mad Art is an art gallery. Please remember this when planning your event.