Rent the Southborough History and Arts Center For Your Next Event
About
The Southborough History and Art Center has a number of spaces available for individuals or organizations. This charming venue offers a memorable backdrop for weddings, receptions, parties, business meetings, birthday celebrations, and other special occasions. The hardwood floors, high ceilings, and natural light provide an inviting historical setting for your event. Ample free parking is included. Contact us for availability and to see the facility.
We are currently booking space for the fall of 2024. Contact us at [email protected] to inquire about rentals.
Event Spaces
Assembly Room is our largest event space which accommodates up to 75 people for concerts, theater, talks, meetings, receptions, and dinners.
The Long gallery is ideal for receptions for up to 50 people.
The Classroom and maker space accommodates up to 20 and is a good fit for children’s birthday party, craft event for your daisy troop, or private events that involve food or art supplies.
The Library with table and 8 chairs, is perfect for a meeting, book club or small class such as a writing group or discussion group can accommodate up to 8 people.
The Map Room (23′ x 15′) has a conference table and chairs that can accommodate up to 12, as well as some couch seating that will provide seating for another 6.
Amenities
● Fully-accessible facility with elevator
● Tables and chairs
● Coat closet
● Electricity and WiFi
● Fully temperature-controlled year round.
● 2 caterer’s kitchens that include a microwave, a warming oven, a refrigerator and a sink.
● Parking lot and street parking accommodating up to 50 cars
● Projector, screen and sound system including a microphone
● A podium
● Stage riser
● On-site supervision
Rental Fees
Rates are hourly for each space range dependent on organization status (corporate, private, non-profit.) Special discounts also apply for residents and non-profits.
Please note, blocks of time are inclusive of your setup and breakdown.
Multiple spaces may be rented. Rental rates/ranges are as follows:
Library: Rental rate range from $50-$150/hour (example: resident book club $50/hr, corporate board meeting $150/hr)
Map Room: Rental rate range from $50-$150/hour (example: resident book club $50/hr, corporate board meeting $150/hr)
Classroom/Makerspace: Rental rate range from $100-$200/hour with a two-hour minimum. (example: Resident birthday party $100/hour, private class offered independent of SHAC, $200/hr).
Assembly Hall: Minimum of five hour window, including parking: $200-$300hr
Entire Facility: (including all four spaces above): Minimum of five hour window, including parking: $400 – $500/hour
Additional Services
The following is not supplied by SHAC and must be organized by the renter:
● Sound/Lighting Technician
● Caterers, bartenders, wait staff
● Party planning services
● Decorations – You are welcome to bring in decorations to customize the space. You may affix decorations to the walls with only damage-free products (i.e. Command strips/hooks). No confetti or glitter or candles with open flames are allowed.
Deposit
A non-refundable 25% deposit of your rental fee is required at the time of contract signing in order to guarantee your reservation. The remaining balance, plus any applicable additional fees, is due at the start of your event.
Please Note – We are a private nonprofit, and therefore all rentals of our facility are allowed at our sole discretion.
