Rental Agreement
Triskelion Arts requires a detailed description in writing of the intended use during your rental. Once your inquiry is approved, Triskelion Arts will require an in-person or virtual meeting to review our guidelines and protocols for using the space. Once these steps are completed, payment has been processed, and your signed rental agreement is submitted, your rental will be considered confirmed, non-refundable, and non-transferable. There is a one-time $30 set-up, which includes your set of keys to the space.
CAPACITY & RATES
Renter understands and agrees:
that the capacity and crowd control for each booking will be in line with up-to-date state and city-wide guidelines and regulations and Triskelion Arts’ own capacity limits at the time of each rental; capacity is subject to change, and any changes will not result or a discount on the rental rate. Renter understands that Triskelion Arts will at all times limit the number of persons on the premises to the number permitted by local ordinances and requirements. Review the most up-to-date capacity limits here.
Our rates are non-negotiable and vary based on the number of participants, the nature of the booking, and any equipment or additional resources required.
a two-hour minimum booking for each single class.
USE OF SPACE
Renter understands and agrees:
to inform participants of which entrance to use when arriving.
THEATER: enter up the ramp on Banker Street.
DOUG & STU & LILLIAN: enter on Calyer Street.to leave promptly and directly at the end of the rental period to avoid congregation in common areas.
REGULATIONS & COMPLIANCE
Renter understands and agrees:
to comply with the laws, orders, rules, and regulations of all federal, state, city, and local governmental authorities, as well as the local Board of Fire Underwriters or any other similar body and the protocols and guidelines put forth by Triskelion Arts’ at all times and at the time of each booking.
to follow Triskelion Arts’ regulations and guidelines and up-to-date state and city-wide guidelines and regulations at the time of each booking.
that regulations and guidelines are subject to change.
Triskelion Arts reserves the right to oversee the renter’s activities in Triskelion Arts Facilities and must approve all uses in which the renter intends.
that despite all the precautions that the renter, and other participants and/or Triskelion Arts may take, Triskelion Arts cannot guarantee my health or safety, and I may still be exposed to COVID-19, including, without limitation through touching and using the studios, common areas, bathrooms, and through direct and/or indirect interactions with other participants or staff who have COVID-19 or have been exposed to COVID-19. By accessing Triskelion Arts, I knowingly and voluntarily assume all risks and dangers, known and unknown, that are associated with any exposure to COVID-19 including, without limitation, suffering any type of medical condition, illness and, potentially, death.
BOOKING
Triskelion Arts online booking system is for rehearsals only. All other rentals must be booked via rentals@triskelionarts.org.
Rental accounts are kept under one main account holder's name, who must be present at each booking.
Our building is keyed entry. Don’t forget your keys! If you neglect to bring keys to a booking or fail to contact Triskelion Arts and book a key pickup, payment remains nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Triskelion Arts requires a list of staff and their contact information.
Triskelion Arts does not guarantee or reserve timeslots without payment.
RENTAL ETIQUETTE, PLEASE…
PLEASE…
While we LOVE glitter, no glitter is allowed! :)
the use of body paint, including but not limited to liquid latex, glitter body paint, and airbrush body paint is not allowed.
remove your shoes before entering the studios. Socks and bare feet are preferred. If shoes are necessary, they must be soft-soled and for indoor purposes only. Tap shoes are not allowed.
no eating or food in the studios.
no props, materials, or items that will scratch or harm the studio floors, walls, and other surfaces. Props, materials, and items used in the space must have soft bottoms, felt or rubber. Triskelion Arts reserves the right to approve all props, materials, and items that will be used in the space.
the use of tape or any other adhesives on the floors, walls, mirrors, or other surfaces is strictly prohibited without prior approval from Triskelion Arts.
if it doesn’t fit in the trash, it wasn’t meant to be; the sidewalk isn’t its home, take it with you.
do not prop open the exterior, studio, or bathroom doors.
no glass in the studios.
no aerial work of any kind.
do not touch the mirrors.
use indoor voices and modest sound levels out of respect for our neighbors and your fellow artists. Triskelion Arts reserves the right to limit sound levels in all studios.
No live music or vocal rehearsals are allowed anywhere in the building without prior approval from Triskelion Arts. If a live music or vocal rehearsal is approved, rates may vary.
no additional sound reinforcement beyond what is provided by Triskelion Arts.
no alcohol consumption of any kind allowed.
do not leave props or personal materials on the premises unless previously arranged with Triskelion Arts.
no painting or sewing, unless previously approved by Triskelion Arts.
remember your keys! If you do happen to forget them, staff will do their best to help you, but cannot guarantee staff availability. Any booking made on a day where keys were lost or forgotten will not result in a refund.
if keys are lost, a new set can be purchased here. In the event that you do not contact Triskelion Arts to set up a key pickup, you are still responsible for booking payment.
no smoking, candles, incense, or open flames of any kind.
stay clear of the walls. They are not weight-bearing! :)
let your participants know which studio you booked to avoid disrupting others.
Triskelion Arts is not responsible for lost or stolen articles, or for personal injury incurred on the premises.
if something is accidentally broken, please just let us know. We listen.
submit approval requests for materials or activities addressed in this agreement to rentals@triskelionarts.org with at least one week’s notice. Please note that approval cannot be guaranteed without this notice.
if anyone at any time should feel they may encounter a potentially unsafe situation, that person should immediately raise such concern to the account holder and contact Triskelion Arts accordingly.
PAYMENT & CANCELLATION
Payment is due to secure a booking. Payment can be made via check or if paid by credit card, a processing fee will be added.
Payments are non-transferrable and non-refundable.
If a long-term outstanding balance occurs, any future booking will be denied until the balance is settled.
For some rentals, a refundable security deposit may be required at the discretion of Triskelion Arts.
All payments are non-refundable. Bookings can be rescheduled up to one month in advance. Otherwise, renters will forfeit the full cost of the rental. If a cancellation is due to a COVID-related health issue or force majeure, a credit will be issued for the future. Triskelion Arts reserves the right to cancel any bookings or to terminate the rental relationship at its discretion.
USE OF TRISKELION ARTS’ FACILITY AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES.
Triskelion Arts agrees to provide use of its physical properties to the renter.
Renter agrees to restore the rented physical properties to good order within the booking timeframe, according to Triskelion Arts’ policies for the use of the facility.
Renter is responsible for the strike of their items and equipment. All materials to be thrown away must be removed from the premises and legally discarded.
Conduct of Activities: in connection with its use and occupancy of Triskelion Arts, Renter will not conduct its activities in such a manner as to constitute a nuisance or disturb any other occupants of the buildings in which Triskelion Arts is located or any other person on the premise and in the vicinity of Triskelion Arts’ physical location. Conversely, Triskelion Arts reserves the right to control the volume of any of the Renter’s activities.
Triskelion Arts reserves the right to oversee all the Renter’s activities during the rental and must approve all uses in which the renter intends to use Triskelion Arts’ facilities and must approve all additional equipment and items to be used in Triskelion Arts’ facilities with such approval not to be unreasonably withheld.
Triskelion Arts reserves the right to approve and supervise non‑Triskelion Arts personnel, collaborators, and representatives provided by the Renter and working under the Renter's direction. The Renter’s additional personnel should contact Triskelion Arts no later than three weeks before the rental date for information exchange, house regulations, and consultation regarding the rental.
DUE CARE
Renter shall at all times exercise due care in the use and occupancy of Triskelion Arts and its equipment. The renter shall not deface any physical parts of Triskelion Arts. Triskelion Arts retains the absolute right to terminate this agreement if the renter in any way abuses Triskelion Arts, and endangers its team or equipment during the License Period.
No Other License Implied: renter’s use and occupancy of Triskelion Arts will be restricted solely to the rentals’ intended activities previously agreed to in writing and attached to this agreement by Triskelion Arts and the renter.
During the rental, the renter shall not use Triskelion Arts for any other purpose or permit any other person to use Triskelion Arts unless otherwise mutually agreed upon in writing.
Indemnity: The renter shall indemnify and hold Triskelion Arts (together with its officers, directors, employees, and agents) harmless from any and all claims arising out of or relating to the rental, including, without limitation, claims for loss, theft, damages, or injuries to property, and/or for any personal injury or loss of life occurring at Triskelion Arts and adjacent areas, except such claims as may be the result of Triskelion Arts' negligence. Renter shall indemnify and hold Triskelion Arts harmless from any lawsuits or judgments in any court of competent jurisdiction resulting from any such claims and any court costs and reasonable counsel fees that Triskelion Arts may incur in defense of any such claim or suit.
Calamity Clause: Renter agrees that Triskelion Arts will not be liable for failure to provide the physical properties and services to the renter as outlined in this agreement in the event that such failure is caused by acts or regulations of public authorities, labor difficulties, civil tumult, strike, epidemic, fire, severe weather, or any other cause beyond the control of Triskelion Arts.
Force Majeure: Triskelion Arts and the Renter agree that the other shall not be liable for any losses, damages, including consequential damages, delays, or failures to perform or provide said services agreed upon in this contract in whole or in part resulting from causes beyond the control of either party including, but not limited to fires, strikes, severe weather, pandemics, insurrections, riots, or requirements or regulations of any government or other civil or military authority, or any other cause beyond the control of Triskelion Arts or the renter.
COVID-19: Renter and Triskelion Arts are aware that the global COVID-19 pandemic is occurring worldwide. Should the pandemic occur during the term of this Agreement, the parties agree that the Force Majeure provisions shall be triggered, as set forth above. Additionally, the parties agree that they have amended their Policies and Procedures and any agreements with subcontractors or independent contractors to take into account such an event.
Renter agrees that its personnel, representatives, participants, and collaborators shall read and observe at all times the rules and regulations pertaining to the use of Triskelion Arts and its equipment outlined in this agreement or contained in any other materials that may subsequently be given to the renter. The Renter is solely responsible for any loss, damages, and/or injuries resulting from its or its participant’/collaborator’s failure to observe those regulations.
Triskelion Arts will remain compliant with all city and state-wide mandated COVID-19 SAFETY protocols and guidelines.
Triskelion Arts is a sanctuary space. Triskelion Arts agrees to provide and maintain a safe space and an inclusive home free of mistreatment, judgment, and dismissal; to honor our space and the beings and objects within it; to operate with compassion, love, and consideration; to continually cultivate an environment where care and trust inform our actions; to respect each person's humanity; to work in collective collaboration with our community to find solutions and evolutions; not to tolerate violent or abusive speech or actions; to constantly evaluate ourselves and hold ourselves accountable.
Triskelion Arts respectfully acknowledges that its work is situated on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of Lenapehoking, the homeland of the Lenape peoples.
Everyone is entitled to arts and culture without fear. Our ears and hearts are open. Please join us in collectively agreeing to these guidelines to ensure safety, respect, and kindness within our community.