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GALLERY RULES. An art Museum has special considerations that other rental facilities may not require. Please help us conserve a valuable cultural resource by reading and abiding by the following rules. In addition, your caterer must review this agreement prior to the event. Rental time frame should include time for set up and breakdown. The minimum rental time of 4 hours includes a 2 hour event with one hour set up and one hour breakdown. Rental time starts when objects are moved on to the gallery floor, and ends when the space is returned to the condition it was provided in. 1. Maximum capacity for a private function is 134 people for a reception or 100 people seated at tables. It is your responsibility to ensure that the amount of people in this space does not exceed this limit at any given time. I 2. Hotboxes must be kept in the prep area. No cooking, ovens, open flames, steam or heat generation permitted in the gallery at any time without prior permission from Museum. For other than incidental soft drinks and appetizers for which no food preparation is required, all food and beverage preparation and service must be provided by licensed and insured caterers and bartenders. 3. Museum approved caterers must be used for events; Global Gourmet Catering, Small Potatoes Catering and Knights Catering. Other caterers can be used pending museum's approval. 4. Any permits required by any governmental authority in connection with any aspect of the event must be obtained in advance by Applicant with copies of any such permits provided to Museum no later than 48 hours in advance of the scheduled start time. 5. Smoking is not permitted in the Museum or within the building at any time. 6. No one shall handle or move any artwork, display case or other installation. 7. No aspect of the Museum or building may be altered (including lights). 8. Security and Access: No one shall enter any common areas of the building, including stairways or elevators, with the exception of the main entrance for ADA. No one shall enter any office or storage space without express permission from the Museum Director or Museum Representative. 9. Alcohol permits and licensed bartenders are required and must be provided in advance, in compliance with all state and local laws and ordinances. 10. Set-up may not occur before 5:00 pm when the Museum closes to the public (or rental start time), unless a buyout has been arranged. 11. Deliveries must occur before 3pm on the day of the event and picked up by 11pm on the night of the event. Items that cannot be removed after the event may be stored and be picked up on the following day depending upon deliveries for events on successive evenings. 12. During the event, the catering staff must do everything possible to keep guests from disturbing or attempting to handle artwork, leaning against walls, placing food/ beverages on the scroll cases or scuffing the walls. 13. Exit and walkways must be kept clear for wheelchair access and fire safety. 14. Tables and chairs must be at least six inches from gallery walls. (The museum has a limited supply that can be provided upon request.) 15. Excessive noise of any type is prohibited. 16. Trash shall be disposed of and completely removed from the Museum's property. • All food shall be removed from the Museum Gallery space. • All trash, debris and containers of garbage shall be taken to proper disposal. • Museum will be charged for trash collection if building trash bins are used by Applicant. Actual cost for will be deducted from Applicant’s security deposit 17. Any item not mentioned above but that results as a part of the Applicant’s event activity shall be repaired/cleaned to the condition existent prior to the event. In the event that damage occurs, the Applicant or the Applicant's Contact Person shall be liable for the excess. 18. A liability insurance policy shall be obtained by the Applicant in the amount of, at least, $1,000,000.00 naming Museum, Property Manager and building landlord as additional insured. Additional fees and discounts: 1. Events during normal museum hours can be arrange with an additional buyout fee. 2. The museum offers discounts for nonprofit organizations and groups of 75 guests or less of 25% off the rental price.