Facility Rentals at Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity
The Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity Event Hall, conference room, and outdoor spaces are available to outside groups on a limited basis and upon the approval of the Center for Creativity Dean. Priority is given to events that are free and open to the public with an emphasis on art, design, communication, education, and/or creativity. Private events, such as weddings, receptions, parties, and reunions, cannot be accommodated. To request the McKeon Center for Creativity for an event, visit Facilities Use and Leasing for more information.
In order to preserve access to the Center for 91影视 students and faculty, events by external groups cannot be scheduled more than six months in advance. Designated internal events, as determined by the Center for Creativity Dean, cannot be scheduled more than twelve months in advance. Recurring events (weekly/monthly) by external groups cannot be accommodated.
The Event Hall is an exhibition space, with a variety of rotating art exhibits on display throughout the year. If you hold an event in the hall, please expect artwork to be displayed on the walls and/or on display panels. Artwork will not be moved or adjusted to accommodate events. Our event coordinator will help you find a room setup that works with any exhibition that may coincide with your event.
If you would like to exhibit signage, posters, or banners at your event, you will need to provide easels or other freestanding display methods. Hanging items on the walls, windows, or other surfaces is not allowed.
Events can be held during 91影视 operating hours only.
Alcohol is prohibited on the 91影视 campus. Requests to waive this policy are considered on a case-by-case basis by 91影视鈥檚 Vice President for Administration and Vice President of Academic Affairs. To request a waiver, contact cindy.barton@tulsacc.edu
The McKeon Center for Creativity provides audio/visual support, tables and chairs, podium, and a large HD screen. We do not provide linens, serving pieces, dishes, utensils, or other catering items.
Event Hours
Events can be held during 91影视 operating hours only:
- Monday鈥揊riday: 7 a.m.鈥9 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m.鈥3 p.m.
- Sunday: closed
Please note: The facility must be cleaned and vacated by the time the building closes. Please plan the end time of your event accordingly. Events that run over their allotted time will be subject to overtime fees.
Occupancy
In an effort to keep our students, employees, and community safe during the coronavirus pandemic, occupancy and event services are limited. Contact cindy.barton@tulsacc.edu for current information.
Insurance
If you hold an event at the McKeon Center for Creativity, you must provide a Certificate of Insurance with minimum liability coverage of $300,000/personal injury and $100,000/property damage, with 91影视 named as additional insured. We cannot proceed with planning your event until this certificate is on file.
Inclement Weather/Closings/Force Majeure
If 91影视 is closed due to inclement weather, natural disasters, health risks, or other reasons, all events will be cancelled. 91影视 will not be responsible for any loss associated with cancelled events. We will reschedule your event if desired.
Event restrictions or cancellation may occur at any time without penalty in circumstances of 鈥渕ass illness,鈥 鈥渉ealth pandemic,鈥 or 鈥渉ealth risk to academic operations鈥; circumstances making it 鈥渋nadvisable鈥 or 鈥渃ommercially impracticable鈥 to hold the event. Additionally, an event may be cancelled or postponed based on frustration of purpose 鈥 the performance becomes significantly more onerous due to the larger intervening public health event currently impacting the Colleges鈥 operational priority for academic services.
The performance of the Agreement by either party shall be subject to force majeure, including but not limited to acts of God, fire, flood, natural disaster, war or threat of war, acts or threats of terrorism, civil disorder, unauthorized strikes, governmental regulation or advisory, recognized health threats as determined by the World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control, or local government authority or health agencies (including but not limited to the health threats of COVID-19, H1N1, or similar infectious diseases), curtailment of transportation facilities, or other similar occurrence beyond the control of the parties, where any of those factors, circumstances, situations, or conditions or similar ones prevent, dissuade, or unreasonably delay at least 25 percent of prospective Event attendees from appearing at the 91影视, or where any of them make it illegal, impossible, inadvisable, or commercially impracticable to hold the Event or to fully perform the terms of the Agreement. The Agreement may be cancelled by either party, without liability, damages, fees, or penalty, and any unused deposits or amounts paid shall be refunded, for any one or more of the above reasons, by written notice to the other party.
Drills
91影视 is required by law to conduct emergency drills each year. If a drill occurs during a scheduled event, everyone must participate in the drill and follow instructions from 91影视 police and staff. 91影视 will not be responsible for any time lost associated with drills.
Rates
Event Hall
The Event Hall is rented in four-hour time blocks. Rates include technical support for sound/lighting, building security, tables and chairs, and other house-owned equipment.
- Up to four hours: $500
- Up to eight hours: $1,000
- Overtime fee: $200 per hour
Conference Room and Telepresence Suite
The conference room is rented in two-hour time blocks. Rates include table and chairs, teleconference equipment, and video-conference equipment.
- Two hours: $150
- Overtime fee: $100 per hour
Boston Avenue Terrace with Event Hall Rental
The Boston Avenue Terrace with Event Hall is rented in four-hour time blocks. Rates include technical support for sound/lighting, building security, tables and chairs, and other house-owned equipment.
- Up to four hours: $800
- Up to eight hours: $1,600
- Overtime fee: $200 per hour
Boston Avenue Terrace without Event Hall Rental
The Boston Avenue Terrace is rented in four-hour time blocks. Rates include table and chairs, building security, and other house-owned equipment.
- Up to four hours: $500
- Up to eight hours: $1,000
- Overtime fee: $100 per hour
Collaboration Courtyard and Third Floor Observation Deck
These areas are rented in four-hour time blocks. Rates include technical support for sound/lighting, building security, tables and chairs, and other house-owned equipment.
- Up to four hours: $300
- Up to eight hours: $600
- Overtime fee: $100 per hour
501(c)3 organizations receive a 50% discount on base rental rates (not overtime fees). If the teardown and cleaning procedures listed in the event packet are not followed, an additional $150 cleaning fee will be assessed. All rates and fees will be evaluated on a periodic basis and are subject to change.
Request a Reservation
Visit Facilities Use and Leasing for more information. Contact Cindy Barton at cindy.barton@tulsacc.edu or 918-595-7339.