Cartoon Art Museum
SERVICES AND AMENITIES

 

Capacity: 300 guests for cocktails
Hours available: 6 pm to 10 pm
Catering: Select from our preferred list
Kitchen facilities: None
Prep facilities: Large sink, prep area and table
Tables and Chairs: Through caterer
Restrooms: Wheelchair accessible, on premises
Dance floor: Not available
Weddings: Not offered
Meeting equipment: Inquire
Parking: SFMOMA public garage behind the gallery
Telephone: For emergency use only
Cleanup: Caterer and Gallery
Security: Gallery supplied
View: Urban street scene
Decoration: Restricted
Insurance: Certificate required
Other: Docents, bookstore available at extra cost
Referrals for Flowers, Music, Food and Beverage: Gladly offered

 

 

The Cartoon Art Museum
Fees and Policies

 

FEE: $2500
   
RENTAL PERIOD: 4 HOURS
ADDITIONAL TIME: $300/HR
HOLIDAY SURCHARGE (11/15 - 1/1) please ask
   
ADDITIONAL FEES:
REFUNDABLE CLEANING: $300 (Please include as a separate check)
   
SECURITY GUARDS ARE HIRED FOR 4 HOURS. EACH ADDITIONAL HOUR IS $50. SOME EXHIBITIONS
REQUIRE THEIR OWN SECURITY, REQUIRING AN
ADDITIONAL FEE.		  

ALL FEES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

 

RESERVATION POLICY:

A signed agreement and the non refundable
reservation deposit ($500) must be received by
the Cartoon art Musem to confirm your
reservation. 50% of the remaining fee is due by 60 days prior to
the event. The balance is due 30 days prior to the event.

 

CANCELLATION POLICY:

If you must cancel an event, 50% of the prepaid
fees will be refunded to you if you give us at least 45 days
notice. If less than 45 is given, no fees are refundable.
Fees paid for security and cleaning are always refunded if
The Museum receives 48 hours notice.

 

 

FEE SCHEDULE

 

RENTAL FEE ( 4 HOURS): $2500
SPECIAL EVENT SURCHARGE: $___________________________________
ADDITIONAL TIME: $___________________________________
CLEANING DEPOSIT (Refundable): $300
TOTAL DUE: $___________________________________

 

 

Payment Schedule

 

DEPOSIT (WITH SIGNED CONTRACT): $500
HALF OF REMAINING FEE: $_____________________________
Date due: ______________________________
BALANCE OF REMAINING FEE: $_____________________________
Date due: ______________________________

 

 

The Cartoon Art Museum
RENTAL APPLICATION

 

LESSEE    
INFORMATION: LESSEE: _________________________________
  CONTACT: _________________________________
  ADDRESS: _________________________________
    _________________________________
  PHONE: _________________________________
  FAX: _________________________________
  E-MAIL: _________________________________
  LAST FUNCTION LOCATION: _________________________________
    _________________________________
  REFERRED BY: _________________________________
EVENT    
INFORMATION: NATURE OF EVENT: _________________________________
    _________________________________
  RESERVATION DATE: _________________________________
  EXPECTED NUMBER OF GUESTS: _________________________________
  EXPECTED HOURS OF FACILITY USE: _________________________________
  EVENT PLANNER/PHONE: _________________________________
    _________________________________
  CATERER/PHONE: _________________________________
    _________________________________
  BEVERAGE SERVICE/PHONE: _________________________________
    _________________________________
  OTHER SUPPLIERS/PHONES: _________________________________
    _________________________________
  SPECIAL REQUESTS: _________________________________
    _________________________________

 

 

THE Cartoon Art Museum
PROTOCOLS FOR USE OF THE FACILITY

 

The primary function of the Cartoon Art Museum, described below as the Museum,
is to present and preserve Cartoon related Art. For this reason, the following rules apply to anyone holding or catering an event at the Museum:

 

1. SET UP AND BREAKDOWN: The Lessee and Lessee's caterer is responsible
for all set up and breakdown in the Museum and for proper handling and storage of
all equipment items. Set up in the Museum will not begin until the Museum is closed
to visitors and the manager on duty gives verbal consent. Set up will not begin
until after 5 pm, unless consent is obtained from the Museum's agent. The locations
of all set-ups must be approved by the Museums's agent. The floor of the gallery
must be protected from spillage by matting or other suitable covering provided by
the caterer. Lessee will be responsible for any damage to the floors and walls.
2. LOAD-IN AND LOAD-OUT: All loading will be performed from the Minna
Street entrance immediately prior to the event and immediately after the event
unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by the agent for the Museum. The Lessee
must notify the Museum about special needs at least one week in advance of the
event. The staff of the Museum is not available for load-in or load-out. All property
of the Lessee must be removed from the premises within 24 hours of the end of
the function. Any items left after this period will be deemed abandoned. If the staff
of the Cartoon Art Museum needs to preform any storing, packing, or shipping
duties, appropriate fees will be deducted from the security deposit at the rate of
$50 per hour.
3. FOOD AND BEVERAGES: Food and Beverages are limited to designated
areas. The Lessee and Lessee's sub contractors must abide by the Museum's
guidelines for catering and bar services. No colored beverages and no berries
except strawberries are permitted in the galleries.
4. LISTING OF THE Museum: Please list the Museum on invitations and other
printed material as follows: The Cartoon Art Museum .
5. POSTINGS AND DECORATIONS: Lessee will not post or allow to be posted
any signs or posters on the premises without prior written approval of the Museum's
agent. Any and all decorations and signs must be removed immediately after the
event.
6. SMOKING: Smoking is prohibited
7. HELIUM BALLOONS AND OPEN FLAMES ARE PROHIBITED.
8. ANIMALS are not permitted in the galleries.
9. CHILDREN under 12 must be strictly supervised by adult guardians in the Museum.
10. EQUIPMENT: No equipment may be brought in to the gallery without prior
written consent.
11. ENTERTAINMENT: All entertainment and its location must be pre-approved
by the Museum's agent.
12. TELEPHONE: The telephone is for emergency use only.
13. ATTENDANCE: Lessee's agent and the Museum's representative shall be on the
premises at all times during the event.
14. PHOTOGRAPHY: Photography is permitted in the Museum lobby only.
15. CLEANING: The Museum is provided in a clean condition to the Lessee. The
Lessee will return the Museum is a clean condition. The Lessee/Lessee's caterer is
responsible for all food and trash removal and may not use the Museum's trashcans
or dumpsters. All trash must be removed immediately from the premises and
from the street. The cleaning deposit will be used by the Museum to clean any
areas resulting from use by the Lessee. In the event that damages or cleaning
costs exceed the value of the cleaning deposit, the Lessee shall be responsible for
the excess cost.
16. SECURITY: The Museum shall provide and manage security for the Lessee's
event, at the cost to the Lessee as outlined in the rental agreement. For parties of
150 or more people, two security officers will be provided at the costs stated. The
Museum may require extra security for some exhibits, and shall notify the Lessee at
least 30 days prior to the event of the extra charge for this.
17. INSURANCE: Lessee shall present a certificate of Liability Insurance to cover
the duration of the event within 30 days of the event. The liability limit shall be
for $1,000,000. The certificate and the insurance company are subject to the
Museum's approval. The certificate shall name "The Cartoon Art Museum" an
additional insured. The Museum has the right to terminate this agreement without
obligation if this is not obtained. Caterers and beverage caterers shall be licensed
and bonded, and shall present a copy of the license San Francisco City Health
Permit and Workmen's Compensation Policy for the caterer and beverage caterer.
The Lessee agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold the Museum, its landlord,
officers, employees and agents harmless of and from any liabilities, costs,
penalties or expenses whatsoever including attorney's fees, resulting from the use
of alcoholic beverages in connection with the use of the Museum pursuant to this
agreement.

 

 

Lessee and Lessee's agents having read and thoroughly understood these rules and protocols for the use of the Museum,
do agree to abide by them as part of the rental agreement.

 

Signed, for the Lessee ______________________________________________
Printed ______________________________________________
Signed, for the Museum ______________________________________________
Printed ______________________________________________

 

 

Please forward your questions and agreement to:

Operations Manager: The Cartoon Art Museum 655 Mission St., San Francisco CA.94105

Fax: 415-243-8666

Telephone: 415-cartoon ext. 312

email:office@cartoonart.org

 

 

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