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

Free Rental Opportunity!

825 Arts is offering a limited number of free rental opportunities to organizations whose missions align with our values and priorities! If your organization focuses on serving or telling the stories of immigrant communities, houseless neighbors, or justice-impacted individuals, email matt@825arts.org OR david@825arts.org in order to get in the queue! Not sure if your organization qualifies? email david@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.

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. 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:

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)

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

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)

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

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 space for video production! – Jon Reynolds

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)

What’s in our space?

October 2026

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  • Minecraft In Person Open Hours
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  • Free form improvised music workshop with Michelle Kinney & Laura Harada
  • Free form improvised music performance
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  • Minecraft Club
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  • Neighbors for Clean Air Fair
  • Minecraft In Person Open Hours
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  • Minecraft In Person Open Hours
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  • Minecraft Club
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  • Art-B-Q!
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  • Home is H.E.R.
  • Minecraft HALLOWEEN COMPETITION
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  • Minecraft Club
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  • Theater Tuesdays!
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  • Artist Membership Meeting
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Building Images & Tour

Tour By Dan Lindsay

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.

Parking: Lot parking is available at Ryan Plumbing on the corner of Avon and University (811 University Ave W). 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, at 823 University Ave W.

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.