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Space Rentals

TMAC is available to rent for a wide range of events—from gallery openings and receptions to small meetups and hackathons, dining events to panel discussions.

Located in the heart of the Queen West Triangle – a vibrant, arts-friendly neighbourhood close to downtown Toronto – TMAC offers event, meeting and exhibition spaces in a purpose-built media arts facility overlooking Lisgar Park.

The rates below apply to not-for-profit organizations (incorporated or not), individual artists and collectives. We have limited availability for corporate/private and ticketed event rentals. Get in touch for rates.

In-Kind Space

  • We welcome co-production and co-presentation inquiries from media arts nonprofits and festivals.
  • We offer in-kind and PWYC pricing for community events, ad hoc groups and new/emerging artists, especially those serving and from marginalized communities.

1-Week Exhibition

One-week gallery exhibition for group or solo shows of media art, immersive/interactive installation, visual art, etc. Collectives, organizations and individual artists and curators are welcome.

Includes both our Main Gallery and Small Gallery spaces (2,400 sq. ft. total, with double-height walls in the Main Gallery), all after-hours staffing costs, installation and deinstallation days, reception/opening event, and daily gallery open hours.

Schedule

Wednesday Installation: 11am-8pm
Thursday Reception/Opening Event: 6-10pm
Saturday & Sunday Weekend Opening Hours: 12-5pm
Tuesday Strike: 11am-8pm

Package Rate

$1,850

Room Fees

Main Gallery Included in package rate.

$0

Small Gallery Included in package rate.

$0

Expansion Space Add on

$185

2-Week Exhibition

Two-week gallery exhibition for group or solo shows of media art, immersive/interactive installation, visual art, etc. Collectives, organizations and individual artists and curators are welcome.

Includes both our Main Gallery and Small Gallery spaces (2,400 sq. ft. total, with double-height walls in the Main Gallery), all after-hours staffing costs, installation and deinstallation days, reception/opening event, and daily gallery open hours.

Schedule

Wednesday Installation: 11am-8pm
Thursday Reception/Opening Event: 6-10pm
Saturday & Sunday Weekend Opening Hours: 12-5pm
Tuesday Strike: 11am-8pm

Package Rate

$2,995

Room Fees

Main Gallery Included in package rate.

$0

Small Gallery Included in package rate.

$0

Expansion Space Add on

$370

Weeknight Event

Any night Monday-Thursday, 3-11pm inclusive of setup and teardown/cleanup. This package rate includes all required after-hours staffing except security (only required if alcohol will be served and you’re expecting more than 40 attendees).

Schedule

Setup: 3-6pm
Event: 6-9pm
Cleanup: 9-11pm

Package Rate

$250

Room Fees

Mezzanine

$150

Gathering Space

$30

Expansion Space

$150

Production Studio

$150

Gamma Space Use of kitchen for caterers only.

$25

Weekend Evening Event

Friday or Saturday evening events, 3pm-2am inclusive of setup and teardown/cleanup. This package rate includes all required after-hours staffing except security (required for events where alcohol is served and there are more than 40 expected attendees).

Schedule

Setup: 3-8pm
Event: 8pm-midnight
Cleanup: midnight-2am

Package Rate

$450

Room Fees

Mezzanine

$150

Gathering Space

$30

Expansion Space

$150

Production Studio

$150

Gamma Space Use of kitchen for caterers only.

$25

Multi-Day Event

Holding a symposium, conference or festival? Our standard package rate includes three days of programming, with exclusive use of our Gathering Space, Mezzanine, and Meeting Room; plus all event and AV tech staffing, equipment rental and setup.

Multi-day events are typically held from Friday through Sunday, with an opening event (such as a party or reception) on Friday night. Other days may be accommodated by request.

Schedule

Friday Setup: 3-6pm
Friday Opening Night Event: 6-11pm
Saturday Event Day 1: 9am-5pm
Sunday Event Day 2: 9am-8pm

Package Rate

$1,225

Room Fees

Gathering Space Included in package rate.

$0

Mezzanine Included in package rate.

$0

Meeting Room Included in package rate.

$0

Expansion Space

$150

Production Studio

$150

Screening

Available Wednesday-Friday. Screening a program or feature-length film or video? Our screening package rate includes all after-hours staffing, equipment rental, chairs and equipment setup/teardown. The base price does not include the room fee.

Schedule

Setup: 6-7pm
Event: 7-10pm
Cleanup: 10-11pm

Package Rate

$275

Room Fees

Production Studio Member Lobby may be used for refreshments.

$150

Expansion Space This room has a lot of windows, so is best for screenings when there is little or no daylight.

$150

Community Screening

Available Wednesday-Friday. Screening a free program for your group or community? The special Community Screening package rate is applicable if:

  • No alcohol will be served
  • You set up your own chairs and equipment
  • No entry fee will be charged (donations ok)
  • No more than 50 attendees
  • TMAC listed as venue sponsor or co-presenter

Schedule

Setup: 6-7pm
Event: 7-9pm
Cleanup: 9-10pm

Package Rate

$120

Room Fees

Production Studio

$0

Expansion Space This room has a lot of windows, so is best for screenings when there is little or no daylight.

$0