The Naomi Silva Gallery is a retail art gallery. The gallery is available for rentals after 5:30 PM Monday through Saturday, and all day Sunday. The date requested for rental is considered upon receipt of a deposit. The Naomi Silva Gallery is only responsible for the rental of its public spaces and is not an event planner.

Capacity

Maximum Capacity 150


Rental Fees

All weekday or weekend evening rentals: $1200.00;
50% of rental fee due with application and the
balance is due two weeks before actual rental date.

Damage deposit for standard reception: $500.00
(Due evening of event)

The damage deposit must be paid the evening of the event in addition to the rental fee. This deposit is completely refundable within 48 hours of the event if no loss or damages have occurred or no cleaning beyond customary is required. If any of the above exceeds the amount of the deposit renter agrees to pay the additional amount.

Application Procedure

Upon completion of the application, the 50% deposit must be submitted with the application. Upon approval of the application, this deposit is non-refundable. The balance of the rental fee and all other charges will be due 30 days before the date of rental. Failure to submit payment at that time will void the rental agreement. The Naomi Silva Gallery is not able to extend credit but can accept Master Charge or Visa, with a 3% service charge. All checks are to be made payable to The Naomi Siilva Gallery.

The renter should distinguish between party ending time and house closing time. Party ending time means the time the clean-up begins, the band stops playing and the bar closes. House closing time is the time when all persons are out of the building. House closing time is 1:00 a.m.

Parking

The Naomi Silva Gallery has parking on the premises. Valets and/or police officers are suggested for events over 100 people for parking ease.

Security

Renter must provide one security person at renter’s expense.

Alcohol Consumption

Alcohol may be served at The Naomi Silva Gallery. Naomi Silva Gallery reserves the right to close all bars should the gallery staff deem it necessary to protect the facility and safety of individuals. Bartenders will be professional and will obey the laws pertaining to the serving of alcoholic beverages.

•The event planner/caterers working at Naomi Silva Gallery must have copies of their business licenses, certificates of insurance, and proof of workman’s compensation on file with Naomi Silva Gallery.
•On the days that Naomi Silva Gallery is open, event planner/caterers may not begin selling until 5:00 p.m. Exceptions will be considered.
•A representative for the event planner/caterer must be on site throughout the entire event beginning at the time of delivery of
supplies and ending after clean up.
•Event planner/caterers are responsible for unloading, setting up, and reloading all their goods.

•All rented items are to be neatly placed on the designated area by the event planner/caterer after the event.

•All rented items or delivered goods (alcohol, flowers, video equipment, etc., etc.) must be signed for by the renter or event planner/caterer. No Exceptions.

•Caterers are responsible for maintaining cleanliness in the gallery, including restroom during the event.

•Caterers must collect all glasses, dishes, trash, etc. during the event to avoid unsightly pileup. Rental items such as dishes, glasses, silverware, etc. are to be rinsed by the caterer and neatly placed in the original boxes provided. Non-returnable items such as paper items should be discarded in trash cans.

•Caterers are responsible for all cleaning of all public spaces in the gallery including the restrooms after the event. This includes the sinks, counter tops, trash.

•All garbage bags are to be sealed before the caterer takes them to the dumpster. There will be absolutely no dumping onto the grounds.

•There is to be absolutely no food or bulk items emptied into the sinks as they clog easily.

•All empty bottles are to be disposed of in the boxes they came in and carried to the dumpster. Bottles are not to be thrown in the garbage cans. Ice buckets with wraps and corks should be filtered into the trash.

•Caterers are to provide all necessary tools such as trash bags, can openers, foil, towels, knives, and other supplies necessary to carry out their duties. The Naomi Silva Gallery cannot provide any of the above items.

House Rules

•The rental agreement is between The Naomi Silva Gallery and the renter. The renter is solely responsible for any and all monies owed.
•The Naomi Silva Gallery will not remove any significant element(s) of any exhibition to accommodate any event. The Naomi Silva Gallery reserves the right to refuse to move any work(s) of art, or to conceal it by any means what so ever.
•At no time will artwork or furniture be moved without prior permission. All installations or shows are to remain intact.
•There can be absolutely nothing hung, nailed, or taped to the walls at The Naomi Silva Gallery without the permission of gallery personnel.
•All publicity concerning The Naomi Silva Gallery must be approved through Naomi Silva.
•The renter or a representative for the renter, i.e.. the event planner/caterer must be on site through out the entire event.
•A representative from the gallery will remain on the premises throughout the event.

•The Naomi Silva Gallery cannot assume responsibility for items left by the caterer, guests, or renter. Caterers or renter are responsible for removing all articles brought in during the rental event.

•Permission to have dancing will depend upon the exhibition and must be approved prior to the event.

•Loud music is not permitted at The Naomi Silva Gallery. Instruments using electrical amplifiers must keep amplitude down. Management and staff may instruct band to lower volume or shut down if not able to comply. All bands must sign waiver to this effect here by acknowledging that they understand and are willing to comply to this house rules.

•In the event of any damages occurring to any artwork or to the physical condition of any and all public space within the Naomi Silva Gallery itself, the renter will be held solely responsible and will be billed accordingly. This includes, but is not limited to scratches, nicks, breaks, or marks of any kind.

•Beer kegs are not permitted.