Art to Change the World

Rental Agreement for 699 Lowry Ave NE

ACW HQ 699 Contract

Art to Change the World, Inc. (“ACW”) &                                     (“Member”). Member agrees to rent and ACW agrees to make available the use of the upper portion of the ACW Headquarters located at 699 NE Lowry Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55418 with the following terms and conditions.

  • Date of Event:
  • Time of Event:

Space to be Used: check all that apply

  • ☐ Venue Vennewitz (Meeting Space)
  • ☐ Kitchen
  • ☐ Porch
  • ☐ Healing Room

Description of Use:

  • Member/s Name:
  • Member/s Address:
  • Member/s Email:
  • Member/s Phone:

Please read the material below to make sure all parties understand the requirements for keeping ACW Headquarters maintained and a safe location for future use.

Scheduling:   Members MUST be an Active ACW Member to use the space. Space scheduling is done on a first-come, first-served basis and MUST be approved by the Scheduling Coordinator. Our online calendar will track the space. Please verify you are listed on the online calendar following the signing of this agreement at https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/calendar-events/

Cancellation:   All cancellations must be done at least 48 hours in advance. If you fail to cancel your reservation and fail to show up, you will not be permitted to rent ACW Headquarters in the future.

Conduct:

  • Drugs and Alcohol. There is absolutely no drug use, smoking of any kind, including vaping, or alcohol permitted on the premises.
  • Animals. Animals are permitted but must be controlled.
  • Children. Children are permitted but should be involved in an activity or have a planned activity while present.
  • Use of Supplies. Do not consume or use any food, beverage, or supplies you did not bring.
  • Garbage. Please carry your garbage out to the Dumpster on Howard St.
  • Cleanup. Members are responsible for the cleanup of the space after the rental period. The space shall be given back to ACW in the same condition at the start of the rental period.
  • Members and guests shall use the premises in a considerate manner at all times.
  • Conduct deemed disorderly at the sole discretion of ACW staff shall be grounds for immediate expulsion from the premises and conclusion of the rental period.
  • Members and guests agree to comply with all applicable city, county, State, and Federal laws and shall conduct no illegal act on the premises.

Insurance: An event Insurance policy will be set up to cover the duration of the planned event. Policy holders will be set up by ACW/Barbara Bridges at drb@bridgescreate.com.

Liability: Member agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold ACW, its landlord, building owners, officers, employees, and agents harmless of and from any liabilities, costs, penalties, or expenses arising out of and/or resulting from the rental and use of the premises. In no event shall ACW be liable to members for any special, punitive, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages of any kind in connection with this agreement.

Damage or Loss: Members shall report any and all damages or losses to the ACW Headquarters space to Barbara Bridges at drb@bridgescreate.com. Members are responsible for replacement or repair of any damage done to the ACW Headquarter space during the event. Additionally, ACW takes no responsibility for personal effects and possession left on premises during or after any event and member will indemnify, defend and hold ACW its landlord, building owners, officers, employees, and agents harmless of and from any third-party claims arising from loss or theft of property or injury to persons or property.

Accessibility:  The ACW Headquarters space is not ADA accessible. Please refrain from holding open-to-general-public events or any event where a known participant would be denied access. If ADA space is required this space would not be a good fit for your event.

Authority: Neither party shall be bound by any representations or statements made by the other unless such party is specifically authorized by the other to make such statements or representations.

Miscellaneous:

  • Key Box Access Protocol. This will be provided upon agreement approval. (OVERSEER)
  • Internet. High Speed Internet is provided, but you will need to provide your own computer. See access codes by the door in the middle room.
  • Air Conditioner. This Is set to 70. Please only turn it on or off, do not set other buttons. See instructions on the wall on the right as you go to the middle room.
  • Books for Art & Social/Environmental Justice Reference Library.This is located on the green bookshelf. Any books provided for the shelf should be tagged (such as with an address label) in case the lender wants to take it back at some point. Lenders should understand that we can’t absolutely guarantee the book will not walk off.
  • Free ACW Little Library. This is located on the black bookshelf. It is the place to swap books – if you leave one, take one!

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above. Each individual signing below on behalf of a Party hereby represents and warrants that he/she/they is duly authorized and has the legal capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of said Party. This Agreement and all rights and obligations hereunder shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, successors, licensees, and assigns.

 Signature of Member/s:

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Signature of Member/s:

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Signature of ACW Representative:

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