Event Spaces
How to Book
The spaces listed on this page are not all managed by the same organization. To inquire about Ada Slaight Hall, the MDC Partners Courtyard, the Artscape Lounge or the Green Room, complete Artscape’s inquiry form online. For other spaces, including Aki Studio, the Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) and the Regent Park Film Festival (RPFF), refer to the space descriptions and follow the directions.
The Ada Slaight Hall Programming Support Fund
Daniels Spectrum is proud to offer The Ada Slaight Hall Programming Support Fund, generously funded by the Slaight Family Foundation. The Ada Slaight Hall Programming Support Fund subsidizes event space at Daniels Spectrum for non-profit organizations and community groups to host an art or cultural event in the Regent Park community. Find out more
The Artscape Community Access Program
Artscape/Daniels Spectrum is proud to offer subsidized (i.e. discounted) rates for event rentals to non-profit organizations and community groups through our Community Access Program. These are offered on a sliding scale and need to be negotiated with our staff. Talk to us if you’d like more information.
Other Artscape Event Venues
Artscape operates multiple buildings and offers a wide variety of spaces. For details, visit artscapeeventvenues.ca.
Spaces
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Ada Slaight HallThis ground-floor performance and events hall is equipped with a complete sound and theatrical lighting system. It features a 300-seat retractable bleacher system and retractable partition walls for maximum flexibility of setups and capacities.
Size
5,834 sq.ft, 90′ x 58′, 20′ ceiling heightCapacities
Theatre (425), Banquet (400), Classroom (250), Reception (600)Find more information on the Artscape Event Services website, or contact us for more information on booking your event.
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Artscape LoungeLocated at the main entrance of the building, this bright and colourful space functions as the “living room” of the building and can host performances, meetings, receptions and more. It may also act as a spillover space for events in Ada Slaight Hall. The Lounge can include access to a bar and service area.
Size
2,048 sq.ft., 16’ ceilingsCapacities
Reception (175), Theatre (125)Find more information on the Artscape Event Services website, or contact us for more information on booking your event.
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The Green RoomThe Green Room is a studio for relaxing and preparing for performances on the second floor of Daniels Spectrum. It includes a kitchenette, showers, washroom facilities and dressing areas, as well as a nice lounge area.
The use of this space is included in most rentals of Ada Slaight Hall. To discuss using the Green Room for smaller events and gatherings, please contact us for more information on booking your event.
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The Courtyard
This outdoor courtyard features a raised wooden stage and can host a range of events, acting as its own independent programming space or as a spillover space for events inside Ada Slaight Hall. It also functions as a casual community gathering space. The Courtyard is capable of supporting sound and lighting systems.
Size
4,000 sq.ft.Capacities
Reception (400)Find more information on the Artscape Event Services website, or contact us for more information on booking your event.
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Aki Studio“Aki” is the Anishnaabemowin word that encompasses earth, land, place. The Aki Studio is a 120-seat, fully accessible black box theatre available for rent on a short-term basis from Native Earth Performing Arts, an organization based at Daniels Spectrum.
For more information contact Native Earth Performing Arts or visit their website.
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RPFF Micro-SpaceThe Regent Park Film Festival offers its micro-space for rent. It’s a great space for workshops, screenings, auditions, rehearsals and meetings. Rental fees help to support the Regent Park Film Festival and its mission. For more information contact the Regent Park Film Festival or visit their website.
