RENTAL | Dunbar Pavilion

EVENT RENTAL

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Dining Hall

The Dunbar Pavilion's Dining Hall offers a welcoming space perfect for gatherings, celebrations, and community events. With ample seating and a versatile layout, it’s an ideal venue for hosting meals, receptions, and special occasions.

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Dance Studio

The Dunbar Pavilion Dance Studio offers a vibrant and spacious environment, perfect for rehearsals, classes, and performances. Designed with an open layout and smooth flooring, it provides the ideal setting to inspire creativity.

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Theater Stage & Auditorium

Experience our versatile Theater Stage & Auditorium, featuring comfortable seating and a spacious layout, perfect for performances, talks, and gatherings. Create unforgettable moments in this inviting and well-equipped venue.

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When you choose the Dunbar Pavilion, you’re not just selecting a venue; you’re becoming part of a legacy. Your event will be hosted in a space that celebrates diversity, history, and the power of community, making it a meaningful experience for both you and your guests.

Make your event memorable by choosing the Dunbar Pavilion—a place where history, culture, and community come together. Contact us today to learn more about our rental options and how we can help make your next event truly special.

Host your next event in a space that inspires!

Reserve your space today at the Dunbar Pavilion.

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Patron FAQ

Follow these steps:

Fill out the rental inquiry form

Schedule a consultation

Schedule a site visit (if the renter would like one)

Once an agreement on the date and time slot are agreed up on, then an estimate and contract for the event will be made

NOTE: The Rental Inquiry Form must be submitted a minimum of 45 days prior to your event date to be considered.
First step in the rental process is to complete a Rental Inquiry Form, once the form is completed date availability is discussed during the rental consultation.
The rental fee varies on the type of event you have and what day of the week you hold your event. The rental fee includes the rental of the venue, tables and chairs etc.
We have a list of approved caterers that we share with renters that get updated yearly.

See our list for 2024 here!
Yes, however there is $500 fee associated.
Yes. We have a prep kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, sink and spacious countertops.
No, we have a vendor who we work with that supplies alcohol. You will fill out a bar form to let us know what alcoholic beverages you would need for your event.
Begin with a rental inquiry form. Our staff will reach out to discuss your event and hold a date on the internal calendar.
It would be a pleasure to give you a tour of our venue. A date for a site visit would be discussed during the rental consultation
Candles are welcome at the event room, but they must be in a protective glass, such as a votive. Open flames are strictly prohibited.

Facility Rental Rates

Rates are available for commercial renters as well as non-profit organizations. In order to qualify for non-profit rental pricing the renting organization must be registered with the IRS as a 501(C)3 and have active or a documented-pending non-profit status or be applying under a designated Arizona-based led organization with active or documented-pending 501(C)3 status. Certain small community groups may also qualify.

Full Facility, Lobby and Meeting Room Rental Rates:
FIRST FLOOR
Entire Center | $8,200
Davenport Family Fund Lobby | $1,350
Café | $1,500
Kitchen | $600

SECOND FLOOR
RP Simmons Lobby | $1,100
Multipurpose Studio | $1,200
Highmark Education Center | $1,150
PNC Foundation Donor Lounge | $450

Theater Rental Rates:
Theater rates include production management, lighting, sound, and video.
All room rates include production management, sound, metal detectors,general liability insurance.
Rental rates include a 6-hour block of time for your event. This includes setup and clean up. Exceeding that time will incur additional charges.
THEATER
EVENINGS
Monday | $3,300
Tues – Wed | $3,700
Thurs – Sun | $1,694
MORNINGS
Mon – Sun | $3,300
DRESSING ROOMS (If not renting the theater)
Small | $125 ea.
Large | $175 ea.
All Dressing Rooms | $475
This section covers labor requirements, equipment rentals and inventories, equipment use, and other theatrical technical aspects of the AWAACC. This is not a complete list.
*Required

Stagehand Labor | At Cost. Theater renters are required to use the AWAACC stage crew for all production work, including but limited to: rigging, lighting, sound systems, fly systems, scenery, props, banners, film and video displays. Renters will be charged for the cost of such labor on the final event settlement invoice. Renters are bound to follow work rules and conditions as laid out in the AWAACC contract with the stagehand’s union.

Vendors/Contractors | At Cost. If a production requires the rental and/or use of specialized equipment that is not included in the AWAACC theater in-house inventory, the renter will be responsible for equipment rental costs and any additional vendor/contractor staffing, operator, or delivery costs.

Lighting | $250 per performance

Dance Floor | $125 per performance

Piano Tuning| At cost per service. Typically, $180 per tuning

Wi-Fi Boost | $30 per performance

Safety of our patrons is our top priority. Prior to entry all guests and permissible items may be subject to a physical screening and inspection, including, but limited to, bag screenings, metal detectors, temperature screenings, health questionnaires, vaccine record checks (in the case of COVID-19), and/or the inspection of identifying documentation. Prohibited items discovered during our screening process will not be allowed inside of the Center. By presenting your ticket and entering our venue, patrons’ consent to such screenings. Persons who refuse screening may be denied entry into the venue. These protection measures have been put in place to ensure that each performance or experience is occurring in a safe environment for our guests.
Full Facility, Lobby and Meeting Room Rental Rates:

FIRST FLOOR

Entire Center | $8,200

Davenport Family Fund Lobby | $1,350

Café | $1,500

Kitchen | $600

SECOND FLOOR

RP Simmons Lobby | $1,100

Multi-purpose Studio | $1,200

Highmark Education Center | $1,150

PNC Foundation Donor Lounge | $450

Theater Rental Rates:

Theater rates include production management, lighting, sound, and video.

All room rates include production management, sound, metal detectors, general liability insurance.Rental rates include a 6-hour block of time for your event. This includes setup and clean up. Exceeding that time will incur additional charges.

THEATER EVENINGS

Monday | $3,300

Tues – Wed | $3,700

Thurs – Sun | $1,694

MORNINGS

Mon – Sun | $3,300

DRESSING ROOMS (If not renting the theater)

Small | $125 ea.

Large | $175 ea.

All Dressing Rooms | $475
This section covers ticketing/box office services, fees and costs, and staffing fees and requirements. Other insurance, permit, box office andstaffing costs may apply.*Required

*Security | $35 per hour (4 hour minimum per performance)
All renters are responsible for this cost to ensure public safety. Required for guest attendance greater than 100. Other cost may apply.

*Off-Duty Police Officer | $350 minimum per performance Off Duty Officer
All renters are responsible for this cost to ensure public safety. Required for guest attendance greater than 150. Other costs may apply.

Box Office Service | $425 per performance

Facility Fee | $1.75 per ticket

All tickets sold are subject to this fee. This revenue supports variousdistrict initiatives, including the shared technology systems that enable ticketing services.

Cultural District Fee | $1.25 per ticket

All tickets sold are subject to this fee. This revenue supports various district initiatives, including the shared technology systems that enable ticketing services.

Credit Card Fees | 3.0% x gross Credit Card Sales
Credit card fees are charged to the presenter. These fees are determined by the credit card companies and are subject to change without notice.
This section covers staffing requirements, equipment rentals and inventories, equipment use, and other technical aspects of the Dunbar Pavilion. This is not a complete list.
*Required

Staffing | At Cost. Stage renters are required to use the Dunbar Pavilion stage crew for all production work, including but limited to rigging, lighting, sound systems, fly systems, scenery, props, banners, film and video displays. Renters will be charged for the cost of such labor on the final event settlement invoice. Renters are bound to follow work rules and conditions as laid out in the Dunbar Pavilion contract.

Vendors/Contractors | At Cost. If a production requires the rental and/or use of specialized equipment that is not included in the Dunbar Pavilion's in-house inventory, the renter will be responsible for equipment rental costs and any additional vendor/contractor staffing, operator, or delivery costs.

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Thank You!

Dunbar Pavilion's programming is made possible thanks to our supporters and sponsors. Visit our Partners page to view a full list of our partners.

CONNIE HILLMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION

THE DAVID AND LAURA LOVELL FOUNDATION

AMY ZUCKERMAN-SOLOMON FUND