Frequently Asked Questions
1. I’m interested in having my art displayed at Chapel Arts. How do I go about it?
Just send us an email with a description of your work, your website link, and some images attached (attachments should not exceed 1.5MB total) . Please read our gallery mandate before you submit your work for review. We keep all interested local artists on file, and try to incorporate their work in community group shows that happen several times a year. Chapel Arts keeps a standard commission on all work sold during gallery hours. It is also possible to rent the Chapel Hall for short-run art exhibits.
2. I’m interested in curating a show at Chapel Arts. How do I go about it?
We accept proposals for art exhibitions all the time, provided they follow our gallery mandate. Just send us a curatorial statement/proposal by email (with images attached, no larger than 1.5MB total please) and we’ll review it and let you know if the show will suit our space and if we have availability. We usually have shows booked several months in advance, so keep that in mind when you submit a proposal.
3. I want to rent Chapel Arts for a private party. What is included in the rental fee?
When you rent Chapel Arts for an event, you have full use of our 8,000 sq. ft. facility - the main Chapel Hall, our beautiful parlour rooms, the entire second floor of exhibition space, a Billiards room, our covered drive-thru, the outdoor sculpture garden, etc. In addition, all of our “In-House Assets” are included in the fee. Some additional costs may be additional insurance, clean up/ set up fee, security costs, a sound technician fee, and a SOCAN fee.
4. How do I secure a date for my event?
After you fill out our new online booking request form, Chapel Arts will put together a rental fee quote that will reflect your estimated costs. To secure your date, we require a non-refundable 50% deposit of the estimated costs, as well as a signature on a Rental Agreement. After your event, we will invoice you for the remainder of the fees owed. A tentative booking offers only the courtesy of a phone call before accepting an alternate booking.
5. What is the capacity of Chapel Arts? How many people can attend my event?
At the moment Chapel Arts can accommodate around 150 people per event. Please check with the Chapel staff directly for updates on our capacity.
6. Will the current art exhibit be on display during my event?
Yes. The current art exhibit will remain hanging on the walls of Chapel Arts during your event. However, the ample wall space in the Chapel Hall is always open for you to hang your own work or decorate as you please. Only in special circumstances will we be willing to take down the art show on display. This is subject to a hanging/re-hanging fee.
7. I want to serve alcohol during my event. Is this allowed?
At Chapel Arts, we can provide bar service for your event. This means we acquire the special occasion liquor license (additional $25 charge), provide a bartender, serve the drinks, and keep the proceeds from the liquor sales. For all host bars, a revenue of $500 must be generated. In the event that this bar minimum is not met, the renter is required to pay the difference. Renters are free to request specialty drinks. Specialty wines or products can be purchased on your behalf (with two weeks advance notice), and all leftover specialty products ordered will be billed in full.
8. Can I bring my own alcohol that I want served during my event?
Yes. In that case, we do what is called a “bar buy out.” This means we charge a fee per guest as well as provide a bartender (labour charge $25.00/hr per bartender). In some instances, we charge a corkage fee ($8.00/bottle) to serve the alcohol you provide.
9. I know you are located on the corner of Dunlevy Avenue and East Cordova Street. Is there a safe place in the neighbourhood for parking?
There is ample street parking in our neighbourhood, as well as an Impark lot around the corner on E. Hastings St. beside the Patricia Hotel. In some instances, guests may park on the property at 305 Dunlevy Avenue, which is across the street from Chapel Arts. If required, we can hire a valet service for your event at an additional cost.
10. Do we require additional insurance for our event?
Insurance is not mandatory for your event, but recommended. Please note some events will require additional insurance - this is up to the discretion of the staff at Chapel Arts.
11. Does Chapel Arts provide security for events?
It is necessary to have a security guard present in events that have more than 100 attendees and when alcohol is served. Chapel Arts will contact a security company on your behalf and charge a per hour fee for the guard as required.
12. Can I drop by for a tour of your facilities? Or do I need an appointment?
Chapel Arts is open Wednesday to Saturday from 12pm til 6pm and Sundays from 1pm til 4pm for High Tea. If you want to come by to see the facilities, it is best to call us at 778.371.9210 to schedule an appointment. We’re always happy to show you around!