The Artists Center is well suited to be used for: cocktail receptions, meetings, photo shoots, filming, cultural events, corporate dinners, charity events, lectures, small musical or dance performances, and weddings.

 

Special Event Contact: events@artistscouncil.com 

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Venue Address: The Artists Center, 72-567 Hwy 111, Palm Desert, California 92260

Square Footage: Approx. 8000 square feet of interior space is usable for events (Off limits: a
locked office and two storage rooms).
 

Ceiling Height: Approx.18-foot ceiling space up to track-lighting in the main gallery (angled
ceiling goes higher, but no decorations are possible above 18 feet in main gallery). The smaller
alcove galleries have a ceiling height of 10 feet.
 

Capacity: Inside standing – 292 (as per Fire Dept). Inside seated (for concert or meeting): 100.
Inside seated dining: 12 rounds of 8, including all gallery alcoves. Outside standing/cocktail
reception: 600.
 

Parking: A city parking lot in front of the Artists Center is shared with two nearby restaurants.
There are approximately 100 spaces (+10 handicapped parking spots), plus plentiful street
parking.
 

Restrooms: 4 (1 each for Men/Women; 2 Gender Neutral)

ADA Accessible: Yes
 

Electrical capabilities: Yes

Internet/WiFi: Yes

Times & Restrictions: Inside, none. Any outside event requires a permit from the City of Palm
Desert with varying time/noise restrictions. Please note: Artists Center regular visiting hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. While the facility may be rented during visiting hours, there is an extra charge if the building needs to be closed to the public during regular operating hours.
 

Equipment included: The Artists Council has a basic PA system but most renters prefer
to bring in their own equipment and AV technician.

Loading: No loading dock per se, but it is possible to drive around the back of the Artists Center
via a “carriage lane” where there is a ramp to roll up larger equipment and enter through
double doors.
 

Insurance Requirements: Proof of general liability insurance in the State of California for not
less than $1 million per occurrence.
 

On-Site Staffing Requirements: Organizations will retain the services of 2 Artists Council staff
members to be present and available to assist during any events. The hourly cost for this will be
quoted on an individual basis.

 

Vendors: Organizations are free to bring in their own vendors for any event at the
Artists Center. Vendors who know the space and have been involved with prior events include:
Furniture/Equipement Rentals - Signature Rentals
Caterers – 849, Lulu’s, Piero's PizzaVino, Si Bon, Cuistot

Beverage Service (including liquor license) – Lulu’s

 

Cancellation Policy: Varies, as per contract; an initial deposit (of at least $1000) is required,
with payment-in-full at least 10 days prior to the event date. Should the Event Organization
need to cancel, its Notice of Cancellation must be in writing and received by the Artists Council
no less than 90 calendar days prior to the event date to receive a full refund of the reservation
deposit, and no less than 60 calendar days prior to the event date to receive a refund of 50% of
the reservation deposit.