HBHUSO Community Arts Center Rental Fees 2018

Business hours of the Community Arts Center are Monday through Thursday 9am - 9pm, Friday 9am - 5pm & Saturday 9am - 1pm. The Community Arts Center follows, in general, the City of Wilmington's Closing Schedule of Holidays.

The Community Arts Center is available to non-profit organizations for rehearsals and board meetings at no charge if admission is not charged or donations accepted during normal business hours. Proof of non-profit status must be presented before space can be confirmed. For all other non-profit events please refer to the rate chart. Requests for space must be submitted no less than 7 business days prior to usage. Space is allocated and confirmed on a first come/ first serve basis by the CAC Director. No space is guaranteed unless confirmed by Director. All contracts require a $500.00 deposit, non-refundable if event cancelled less than 30 days before the contract date. The deposit may be reduced at the Director's discretion if the event is ticketed through the CAC. 

Please see the rates below and note: A charge of 1 dollar per ticket will be added for all ticketed events. These funds are used to pay for items that are outside of the City's normal repairs and maintenance items. The funds will be placed in a separate account and any disbursement will be approved by the City of Wilmington and Thalian Board of Directors.

Printable Rental Rates Sheet - 2018

2nd Street Stage for Performances

Space Included: 2nd Street Stage, Dance Studio and White Room.

Additional Information:

•    Load-in may begin five days prior to opening (e.g. Saturday load-in for Thursday opening) Depending on Availability
•    Rehearsals for show is included during normal business hours
•    Lights, light board, and sound board included with an approved operator
•    Piano included
•    One House Manger is included for each performance (for up to 4 hours) with NO additional fee.
  • After the 4 hours a building attendant fee will apply (see rates below)
  • A second House Manger is available upon request, additional fee will apply (see rates below)

 Building Costs

Personnel Costs

• House manager required for ticketed performances (see rates below)
• Building attendant fee (see rates below)
• Technical Supervisor (see rates below)
• For special events a set up/break down fee of $75.00 will be charged for a three hour minimum. After three hours, an additional $25.00 per hour will be charged. Renter may choose to set up/break down themselves for no cost.

 Personnel Rates