Rent 825

Rent space at 825 Arts!

If you are interested in renting space at 825,
please fill out this form or email matt@825arts.org

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a show to put on? Does your theater group need a home? Do you have a community group that needs space to meet? Do you want a workspace for art? Rent space at 825 Arts! With a large performance space, flex area, and enclosed Third Space, plus a tech booth, wellness room, and many other amenities, we’re your home for the arts in Frogtown and Rondo.

Where do I park?

Lot parking is available at Ryan Plumbing on the corner of Avon and University. Street parking is available on the surrounding blocks. Street parking is available on University Avenue after 6PM. Accessible parking drop off is available at our neighbor, Demera.

How many people does the theater seat?

Our theater seats 125. You may arrange the theater as needed, whether with risers, in the round, or any other setup that sparks joy in your heart.

What's backstage?

Backstage includes a small changing/storage space and an accessible all-gender restroom, as well as access to the theater mezzanine, which may be used as an upper stage or secondary green room.

What about concessions?

825 Arts has a concessions counter for drink and snack sales. You may run it yourself, or utilize our friendly, well-trained staff. We do NOT have a liquor license. If you would like to bring alcohol into the space, please email us directly at matt@825arts.org

Here’s what renters have to say about 825 Arts:

We love the space, it feels welcoming to our youth and values-aligned for us as an organization, we also appreciate the flexibility to use different spaces as needed when they’re available. – Georgina Chinchilla Gonzalez (Commusication)

Friendly staff and team. Community feel of the space. Cleanliness and versatility. Great lighting and board! – An Opera Theatre

Great space for video production! – Jon Reynolds

825 Arts is an incredible space to be in in any capacity, planning, rehearsing, performing, it is a magikal space for whatever you’re doing. -Haley Wagner-Swiers (Dangerous Productions)

Friendliness and responsiveness of staff, flexibility as plans changed, most of all, the clear evidence that 825 Arts is a community-driven space where lots of good things are happening! – Leah Cooper (Wonderlust Productions)

Great for all ages, wonderful staff, and beautiful space! – Corina Serrano (For a birthday party)

Matt and company were joyfully accommodating of our unique production needs and we were delighted to be the first [narrative] stage production in their flexible, well-equipped, welcoming and accessible sparkly new and historic venue. – Maren Ward (Zamya Theater)

What’s in our space?

	March 2026
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
1	2	3 Theater Tuesdays! Theater Tuesdays! March 3, 2026 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm Our theater classes for kids 4-8 years old! See more details •	4	5	6 MAXXEAPOLIS MAXXEAPOLIS March 6, 2026 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm See more details •	7 Minecraft In Person Open Hours Minecraft In Person Open Hours March 7, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 825 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104, USA Join us in person or online for Minecraft open hours! Minecraft In Person Open Hours Saturday, March 15 · 2:00 – 4:00pm Time zone: America/Chicago Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dyb-aunx-oip Or dial: ‪(US) +1 417-612-7059‬ PIN: ‪917 230 855‬# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/dyb-aunx-oip?pin=4793519597457 See more details •
8	9 Minecraft Club Minecraft Club March 9, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm This weekly club brings together teens and preteens for MINECRAFT! Play and design, while also chiming in on events, theme days, and more. See more details 825 Arts Board meeting 825 Arts Board meeting March 9, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm https://zoom.us/j/98134813795?pwd=bHVLMHAwSFJsS25xc0loNHRuVzdRUT09 See more details • •	10 Theater Tuesdays! Theater Tuesdays! March 10, 2026 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm 825 Arts-1-Flex Space (71) Our theater classes for kids 4-8 years old! See more details •	11	12 Men On Boats by Ten Thousand Things Theater Men On Boats by Ten Thousand Things Theater March 12, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Directed by Joy DoloMusic by Walken SchweigertFeaturing Jay Owen Eisenberg, Charli Fool Bear, Ashawnti Sakina Ford, Emjoy Gavino, George Keller, Elise Langer, Anya Naylor, Adelin Phelps, Maureen Sherman-Mendez, Karen Wiese-Thompson, and understudies Michelle de Joya and Em Adam RosenbergStage Manager Jason ClusmanCostume Designer Sarah BahrScenic /Props Designer Sarah BrandnerMovement Coach Isabel Nelson The American government sends a crew of explorers down a river to name and claim things that aren’t theirs to own– and they soon hit rough waters. Riffing on the history of an 1869 expedition through the Grand Canyon and played by a cast of people the first journey left out, Men on Boats is a raucous adventure that questions our mixed-up myths of masculinity and Manifest Destiny. Content Advisory: The show explores masculinity and Manifest Destiny, including the westward expansion into Native lands; it contains strong language including ableist language; yelling and loud voices; reference to war; and references to offstage death. https://tenthousandthings.org for Tickets See more details •	13 Men On Boats by Ten Thousand Things Theater Men On Boats by Ten Thousand Things Theater March 13, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Directed by Joy DoloMusic by Walken SchweigertFeaturing Jay Owen Eisenberg, Charli Fool Bear, Ashawnti Sakina Ford, Emjoy Gavino, George Keller, Elise Langer, Anya Naylor, Adelin Phelps, Maureen Sherman-Mendez, Karen Wiese-Thompson, and understudies Michelle de Joya and Em Adam RosenbergStage Manager Jason ClusmanCostume Designer Sarah BahrScenic /Props Designer Sarah BrandnerMovement Coach Isabel Nelson The American government sends a crew of explorers down a river to name and claim things that aren’t theirs to own– and they soon hit rough waters. Riffing on the history of an 1869 expedition through the Grand Canyon and played by a cast of people the first journey left out, Men on Boats is a raucous adventure that questions our mixed-up myths of masculinity and Manifest Destiny. Content Advisory: The show explores masculinity and Manifest Destiny, including the westward expansion into Native lands; it contains strong language including ableist language; yelling and loud voices; reference to war; and references to offstage death. https://tenthousandthings.org for Tickets See more details •	14 Men on Boats by Ten Thousand Things Theater Men on Boats by Ten Thousand Things Theater March 14, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Directed by Joy Dolo Music by Walken Schweigert Featuring Jay Owen Eisenberg, Charli Fool Bear, Ashawnti Sakina Ford, Emjoy Gavino, George Keller, Elise Langer, Anya Naylor, Adelin Phelps, Maureen Sherman-Mendez, Karen Wiese-Thompson, and understudies Michelle de Joya and Em Adam Rosenberg Stage Manager Jason Clusman Costume Designer Sarah Bahr Scenic /Props Designer Sarah Brandner Movement Coach Isabel Nelson The American government sends a crew of explorers down a river to name and claim things that aren’t theirs to own — and they soon hit rough waters. Riffing on the history of an 1869 expedition through the Grand Canyon and played by a cast of people the first journey left out, Men on Boats is a raucous adventure that questions our mixed-up myths of masculinity and Manifest Destiny. Runtime of 2 hours, including an intermission. Content Advisory: The show explores masculinity and Manifest Destiny, including the westward expansion into Native lands; it contains strong language including ableist language; yelling and loud voices; reference to war; and references to offstage death. https://tenthousandthings.org See more details Men On Boats by Ten Thousand Things Theater Men On Boats by Ten Thousand Things Theater March 14, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Directed by Joy DoloMusic by Walken SchweigertFeaturing Jay Owen Eisenberg, Charli Fool Bear, Ashawnti Sakina Ford, Emjoy Gavino, George Keller, Elise Langer, Anya Naylor, Adelin Phelps, Maureen Sherman-Mendez, Karen Wiese-Thompson, and understudies Michelle de Joya and Em Adam RosenbergStage Manager Jason ClusmanCostume Designer Sarah BahrScenic /Props Designer Sarah BrandnerMovement Coach Isabel Nelson The American government sends a crew of explorers down a river to name and claim things that aren’t theirs to own– and they soon hit rough waters. Riffing on the history of an 1869 expedition through the Grand Canyon and played by a cast of people the first journey left out, Men on Boats is a raucous adventure that questions our mixed-up myths of masculinity and Manifest Destiny. Content Advisory: The show explores masculinity and Manifest Destiny, including the westward expansion into Native lands; it contains strong language including ableist language; yelling and loud voices; reference to war; and references to offstage death. https://tenthousandthings.org for Tickets See more details • •
15 Men On Boats by Ten Thousand Things Theater Men On Boats by Ten Thousand Things Theater March 15, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Directed by Joy Dolo Music by Walken Schweigert Featuring Jay Owen Eisenberg, Charli Fool Bear, Ashawnti Sakina Ford, Emjoy Gavino, George Keller, Elise Langer, Anya Naylor, Adelin Phelps, Maureen Sherman-Mendez, Karen Wiese-Thompson, and understudies Michelle de Joya and Em Adam Rosenberg Stage Manager Jason Clusman Costume Designer Sarah Bahr Scenic /Props Designer Sarah Brandner Movement Coach Isabel Nelson The American government sends a crew of explorers down a river to name and claim things that aren’t theirs to own — and they soon hit rough waters. Riffing on the history of an 1869 expedition through the Grand Canyon and played by a cast of people the first journey left out, Men on Boats is a raucous adventure that questions our mixed-up myths of masculinity and Manifest Destiny. Runtime of 2 hours, including an intermission. Content Advisory: The show explores masculinity and Manifest Destiny, including the westward expansion into Native lands; it contains strong language including ableist language; yelling and loud voices; reference to war; and references to offstage death. https://tenthousandthings.org See more details •	16 Minecraft Club Minecraft Club March 16, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm This weekly club brings together teens and preteens for MINECRAFT! Play and design, while also chiming in on events, theme days, and more. See more details Minecraft Listening Session Minecraft Listening Session March 16, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm See more details • •	17 Theater Tuesdays! Theater Tuesdays! March 17, 2026 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm Our theater classes for kids 4-8 years old! See more details Art-B-Q! Art-B-Q! March 17, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 825 Arts, 825 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104, USA See more details • •	18	19	20	21 HeART of the cities HeART of the cities March 21, 2026 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm See more details Minecraft In Person Open Hours Minecraft In Person Open Hours March 21, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 825 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104, USA Join us in person or online for Minecraft open hours! Minecraft In Person Open Hours Saturday, March 15 · 2:00 – 4:00pm Time zone: America/Chicago Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dyb-aunx-oip Or dial: ‪(US) +1 417-612-7059‬ PIN: ‪917 230 855‬# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/dyb-aunx-oip?pin=4793519597457 See more details • •
22 Improv Jam Improv Jam March 22, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Come join an Improv Jam. 6:30 Warm up for BIPOC players. 7:30pm show Open to all. See more details •	23 Minecraft Club Minecraft Club March 23, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm This weekly club brings together teens and preteens for MINECRAFT! Play and design, while also chiming in on events, theme days, and more. See more details •	24 Theater Tuesdays! Theater Tuesdays! March 24, 2026 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm Our theater classes for kids 4-8 years old! See more details Artist Membership Meeting Artist Membership Meeting March 24, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm See more details • •	25	26 Macbeth presented by Rosetown Playhouse Macbeth presented by Rosetown Playhouse March 26, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm “The classic tale of violent ambition, presented as you’ve never seen it.” Macbeth, a brave general, is given a prophecy by three witches foretelling he will be King. Spurred to act on his latent ambition by his Lady, Macbeth begins a bloody campaign that stains the world red. This production supplements Shakespeare’s work with additional text by William Davenant and Thomas de Quincey. Warning: This show contains strong language and bloody violence. It is not recommended for children under 13. rosetownplayhouse.org See more details •	27 Macbeth presented by Rosetown Playhouse Macbeth presented by Rosetown Playhouse March 27, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm “The classic tale of violent ambition, presented as you’ve never seen it.” Macbeth, a brave general, is given a prophecy by three witches foretelling he will be King. Spurred to act on his latent ambition by his Lady, Macbeth begins a bloody campaign that stains the world red. This production supplements Shakespeare’s work with additional text by William Davenant and Thomas de Quincey. Warning: This show contains strong language and bloody violence. It is not recommended for children under 13. rosetownplayhouse.org See more details •	28 Macbeth presented by Rosetown Playhouse Macbeth presented by Rosetown Playhouse March 28, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm “The classic tale of violent ambition, presented as you’ve never seen it.” Macbeth, a brave general, is given a prophecy by three witches foretelling he will be King. Spurred to act on his latent ambition by his Lady, Macbeth begins a bloody campaign that stains the world red. This production supplements Shakespeare’s work with additional text by William Davenant and Thomas de Quincey. Warning: This show contains strong language and bloody violence. It is not recommended for children under 13. rosetownplayhouse.org *Understudies are playing the leads See more details Minecraft In Person Open Hours Minecraft In Person Open Hours March 28, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 825 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104, USA Join us in person or online for Minecraft open hours! Minecraft In Person Open Hours Saturday, March 15 · 2:00 – 4:00pm Time zone: America/Chicago Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dyb-aunx-oip Or dial: ‪(US) +1 417-612-7059‬ PIN: ‪917 230 855‬# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/dyb-aunx-oip?pin=4793519597457 See more details Macbeth presented by Rosetown Playhouse Macbeth presented by Rosetown Playhouse March 28, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm “The classic tale of violent ambition, presented as you’ve never seen it.” Macbeth, a brave general, is given a prophecy by three witches foretelling he will be King. Spurred to act on his latent ambition by his Lady, Macbeth begins a bloody campaign that stains the world red. This production supplements Shakespeare’s work with additional text by William Davenant and Thomas de Quincey. Warning: This show contains strong language and bloody violence. It is not recommended for children under 13. rosetownplayhouse.org See more details • • •
29 Macbeth presented by Rosetown Playhouse Macbeth presented by Rosetown Playhouse March 29, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm “The classic tale of violent ambition, presented as you’ve never seen it.” Macbeth, a brave general, is given a prophecy by three witches foretelling he will be King. Spurred to act on his latent ambition by his Lady, Macbeth begins a bloody campaign that stains the world red. This production supplements Shakespeare’s work with additional text by William Davenant and Thomas de Quincey. Warning: This show contains strong language and bloody violence. It is not recommended for children under 13. rosetownplayhouse.org See more details Macbeth presented by Rosetown Playhouse Macbeth presented by Rosetown Playhouse March 29, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm “The classic tale of violent ambition, presented as you’ve never seen it.” Macbeth, a brave general, is given a prophecy by three witches foretelling he will be King. Spurred to act on his latent ambition by his Lady, Macbeth begins a bloody campaign that stains the world red. This production supplements Shakespeare’s work with additional text by William Davenant and Thomas de Quincey. Warning: This show contains strong language and bloody violence. It is not recommended for children under 13. rosetownplayhouse.org Understudies are playing the leads. See more details • •	30 Minecraft Club Minecraft Club March 30, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm This weekly club brings together teens and preteens for MINECRAFT! Play and design, while also chiming in on events, theme days, and more. See more details •	31 Theater Tuesdays! Theater Tuesdays! March 31, 2026 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm Our theater classes for kids 4-8 years old! See more details Spark Sessions: Performance Spark Sessions: Performance March 31, 2026 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm 825 Arts-1-#120-Performance Space (120) See more details • •

Renderings

In order:

1. Front view of 825 Arts

2. North view of the Flex Space

3. South view of the open bridge

4. West view of the Third Space

4. South/Audience view of the Performance Space

Accessibility at 825 Arts

We strive to be an accessible building for all who visit. Please refer to our accessibility guide for specific information about our building! Questions? Please email communications@825arts.org.

Our Accessibility Guide

Parking: Lot parking is available at Ryan Plumbing on the corner of Avon and University. Street parking is available on the surrounding blocks. Parking is available on University Avenue after 6PM. Accessible drop off is available at our neighbor, Demera.

Thank you to Our Funders!

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board,
thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.