RENTAL RATES
ARTS-RELATED EVENTS vs NON-ARTS-RELATED EVENTS:
The Heliconian Club, which has been based out of Heliconian Hall for over 115 years, is committed to providing reasonably priced space for the arts, both for performance and rehearsal purposes. Due to this special, long-standing relationship with Toronto’s arts community, all arts-based rentals receive a discounted rental rate. However we are also delighted to welcome corporate parties, weddings & celebrations, networking luncheons and other non-arts-related events. Our rentals bookings staff will work with you to find an affordable solution for your event needs.
Rates vary by month, day of the week, and time of day. Our rental bookings staff will discuss the details with you. Our arts-related event rate is between $354.50 to $652.00 (plus HST), with non-arts event rates priced modestly higher. Because of this arrangement, there are no additional discounts available for students or charitable organizations. Possible further discounts may be available for serial bookings of 4 or more events (for example, a concert series) and successful applicants to our Rental Sponsorship Outreach Program (click here for details). All bookings are subject to a Capital Improvement Fee ($25 per arts event, $50 per non-arts event) for building repairs and maintenance.
Our basic rental package includes the following:
Rental extras included:
The Heliconian Club, which has been based out of Heliconian Hall for over 115 years, is committed to providing reasonably priced space for the arts, both for performance and rehearsal purposes. Due to this special, long-standing relationship with Toronto’s arts community, all arts-based rentals receive a discounted rental rate. However we are also delighted to welcome corporate parties, weddings & celebrations, networking luncheons and other non-arts-related events. Our rentals bookings staff will work with you to find an affordable solution for your event needs.
Rates vary by month, day of the week, and time of day. Our rental bookings staff will discuss the details with you. Our arts-related event rate is between $354.50 to $652.00 (plus HST), with non-arts event rates priced modestly higher. Because of this arrangement, there are no additional discounts available for students or charitable organizations. Possible further discounts may be available for serial bookings of 4 or more events (for example, a concert series) and successful applicants to our Rental Sponsorship Outreach Program (click here for details). All bookings are subject to a Capital Improvement Fee ($25 per arts event, $50 per non-arts event) for building repairs and maintenance.
Our basic rental package includes the following:
- 4 hours on the day of your event. Rental staff will pre-setup all chairs, tables and furniture to your specifications. Please note that your timeslot is only 4 hours, which includes your arrival at the building, all your setup/teardown, reception time, cleanup and exit from the building.
- Additional hours can be easily added during your original booking, pro-rated to the same price as your main timeslot.
- After your contract is signed, we cannot guarantee that additional hours will be available. If they are available, you may request up to 1 hour overage from our staff during your event, which will be billed afterward at a premium rate. Overage beyond 1 hour is not possible.
- Arts rentals include 2 free hours of daytime weekday rehearsal (Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm), subject to Hall availability. Additional rehearsal time may be booked, with rates ranging from $30 to $80 per hour. Minimum and maximum timeslots may be enforced for rehearsal-rate rentals.
Rental extras included:
- Use of the Steinway Model B grand piano, tuned monthly. Tunings specifically for your event are available ($230 plus HST), but must be booked in advance.
- Use of the lighting & sound system. Our rental staff will setup the speakers, stage lighting, hall lighting and any other technical elements, to your specifications. Renters may do basic adjustments during their event, but must agree to not reset the sound mixer and lighting control board in any way.
- Use of the kitchen during your main event (not rehearsals). Click here for a list of kitchen amenities.
- Use of the boardroom during your main event (not rehearsals). This a comfortable room can be used as a Green Room for performers, or a reception space with or without food.
- If you wish to serve alcohol of any kind on our property (for free or for sale), you will need to arrange your own SOP in advance of your booking. Please ask our staff for more details.
REHEARSAL RENTALs
The Hall is available to rent for rehearsals at a discounted rate, including use of the Steinway piano. Our rates range from $30 to $80 per hour. Minimum and maximum timeslots may be enforced for rehearsal-rate rentals. Unfortunately, we are unable to commit to booking ongoing rehearsal times (e.g. every Friday from 1-3pm).
Bookings at our rehearsal rates cannot be made more than 2 weeks in advance. If you would like to rent further in advance for rehearsals, our full rental rate applies. Please note that your timeslot includes your arrival at the building, all your setup/teardown, cleanup and exit from the building.
Bookings at our rehearsal rates cannot be made more than 2 weeks in advance. If you would like to rent further in advance for rehearsals, our full rental rate applies. Please note that your timeslot includes your arrival at the building, all your setup/teardown, cleanup and exit from the building.
RECORDING RENTALS - Audio or video
The Hall is available to rent for audio or video recording at a discounted rate, including use of the Steinway piano. Our rates range from $55 to $80 per hour. Minimum and maximum timeslots may be enforced for rehearsal-rate rentals. Unfortunately, we are unable to commit to booking ongoing recording times (e.g. every Friday from 1-3pm).
For information on larger filming projects, please contact our rental staff. We are happy to rent our space as a shooting location.
Please note that any recording that shows the artwork hung on our walls is not permitted due to copyright issues.
Rental extras included:
Rental extras NOT included:
For information on larger filming projects, please contact our rental staff. We are happy to rent our space as a shooting location.
Please note that any recording that shows the artwork hung on our walls is not permitted due to copyright issues.
Rental extras included:
- Use of the Steinway Model B grand piano, tuned monthly. Tunings specifically for your event are available ($230 plus HST), but must be booked in advance.
- Use of the stage & hall lighting. Our rental staff will setup stage lighting and hall lighting to your specifications. Renters may do basic adjustments during their session, but must agree to not reset the lighting control board in any way.
- Use of the speakers & basic mixing board functions. Our rental staff will setup the sound system to your specifications. Renters may do basic adjustments during their session, but must agree to not reset the sound mixing board in any way. Renters may patch in their own mixer to the Hall's board.
- Use of music stands and chairs. We have 6 heavy black music stands available.
Rental extras NOT included:
- Recording equipment that is NOT included: microphones, mic stands, cables, additional lights, amps, video cameras, tripod, a device to make or store the recording.
- Beyond basic setup, a technician is not provided.
ARTISTIC FUNDRAISER AND AWARD CEREMONY RENTALS
Fundraisers and award ceremonies that benefit arts organizations are billed at our arts-related rental rates.
visual ART EXHIBIT policies
Renters may bring artworks into the space to display on easels during their rental period. The walls are not available for exhibiting artwork during a rental.
The visual artist members of the Heliconian Club have exclusive use of the wall space, and art exhibits are changed every two months. Renters are not permitted to remove or touch the art that is hanging on the walls. If necessary, artwork can be covered by full pipe and drape method (supplied by renter).
The visual artist members of the Heliconian Club have exclusive use of the wall space, and art exhibits are changed every two months. Renters are not permitted to remove or touch the art that is hanging on the walls. If necessary, artwork can be covered by full pipe and drape method (supplied by renter).
PHOTO policies for RENTALs
Professional photos & video are allowed of the stage area, and other rooms of the building where current gallery artwork is not displayed. Photos of the artwork hanging in the main hall is prohibited due to copyright issues.
