Rent 825

Rent space at 825 Arts!

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

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.

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, and if you want to sell alcohol you must bring your own.

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)

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

What’s in our space?

March 2025

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  • Commusication Concert
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  • Fun Friday with Family & Friends- LEGO League!
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  • Minecraft In Person Open Hours
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  • Fun Friday with Family & Friends- LEGO League!
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  • Minecraft In Person Open Hours
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  • Fun Friday with Family & Friends- LEGO League!
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  • Minecraft In Person Open Hours
  • Minecraft In Person Open Hours
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  • BIPOC Improv Showcase - Pay What You Can
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  • Artist Membership Meeting
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  • Fun Friday with Family & Friends- LEGO League!
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  • Minecraft In Person Open Hours
  • Minecraft In Person Open Hours
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  • BIPOC Jam Public Show
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  • Spring Break Summer Camp
  • Spring Break Summer Camp
  • Trans Day of Visibility event

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

Thank you to Our Funders!

 
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​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.