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ARTS-BASED RENTALS

RENTAL RATES:

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 $354.00 to $752.00 (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.

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 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 in advance of your booking.
  • 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.

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 well 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.
  • Exclusive use of the kitchen during your main event (not guaranteed for rehearsals).
    • Click here for a list of kitchen amenities.
  • Exclusive use of the boardroom during your main event (not guaranteed for rehearsals).
    • ​​This a comfortable room can be used as a Green Room for performers, or a reception space with or without food.
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  • 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 weekday daytime 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. ​

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 closeups of the artwork hung on our walls is not permitted due to copyright issues.
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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.
  • 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. 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 FUNDRAISERS AND AWARD CEREMONIES:

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). 

PHOTO Policies:

Professional photos & video are allowed in all interior and exterior areas. Closeup photos of the artwork hanging in the main hall is prohibited due to copyright issues.  
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Mission:
Supporting, inspiring, and championing women living  in the arts.

​Vision: 
The Heliconian Club, one of the oldest associations of its kind in Canada, brings together women living and working in the arts and letters, plays an active role in wider community initiatives, and maintains an outreach program.
HELICONIAN HALL:

35 Hazelton Ave.
Toronto, Ontario  M5R 2E3
​Canada

416-922-3618
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  • Home
  • Member Login
  • ABOUT
    • Overview
    • Who We Are
  • EVENTS AND TICKETS
  • Rentals
    • Rental Inquiries
    • Photo Gallery
    • Facility Details
    • Rates
    • Rental Sponsorship Outreach Program
  • Membership
    • Joining the Heliconian Club
  • Literary Lecture Series
    • The 2025-26 Series
  • Art Exhibitions
    • Echoes of the Avant-Garde
    • Art Exhibition Schedule
    • Past Exhibit Catalogues
    • Making Our Mark
  • Life Drawing
  • Concert Series
  • Artistic Residencies
    • Current Artists in Residence
    • Artistic Residency Information
    • Past Artists in Residence
  • Contact
  • The Heliconian Hall Foundation