STEPS FOR RENTING SPACE
First time users: One week advance is requested, plus payment in advance after booking is confirmed.
Others: 48 hours in advance please.
We check rental requests during working hours only 10-7pm Mon-Fri.
Please read the information below carefully.
- CHECK AVAILABILITY:
Go to pwnw.skedda.com — making sure to check the DAY VIEW
OR—import the studio calendar to your calendar app with this URL:webcal://PWNW.skedda.com/ical?key=7f3aa03 - PLEASE INCLUDE ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE TIMES as part of your booking request, as the outside door enters directly into studio….no waiting room, or lobby.
- EMAIL us at studio@pwnw-pdx.org.
Be as specific as possible with your request,e.g. “I would like to rent Thursday Oct 21, 6-8pm. - If you are already a “trusted user” you can book your time directly at pwnw.skedda.com at any time. More info on trusted user status below.
NOTE:
STAND-ALONE WORKSHOP BOOKINGS, YES.
ONGOING CLASSES, NO.
LIMITED SESSIONS (for example a 6-8 week weekly workshop) MAY BE POSSIBLE but not more than three months out.
THE PWNW SPACE:
Uses: movement, contemporary dance, theater rehearsals, meetings, workshops, short-term class series (e.g. a 6-week series). Certain types of music rehearsals also work here. Not suitable for percussive dance styles: clogging, tap, flamenco, etc, as these mark and/or damage the floor.
NOTE: priority is given to uses that align with our non-profit arts mission.
Dimensions: approx. 30′ x 40′ with risers at one end. Seats up to 49.
Available rehearsal area 900-1000 SF
Typical performing area approx. 30′ wide x 25′ deep
Ceiling is 12′ center, arcing down to 8′ either side.
Floor: variegated gray marley-type dance floor over wood. Quite springy. There are mirrors but they don’t go down to the floor. No tap-dancing or other percussive dancing shoes. Avoid shoes that leave scuff marks.
Sound system: 12 channel Mackie mixer and two powered JBL Eon 10in. speakers. CD/DVD player. Input for laptop or mp3 player. One Shure mic & mic stand. No piano.
Studio Information and Rules: Click HERE
STUDIO RENTAL
IMPORTANT: Please don’t email and ask us what the availability is for rehearsals. Instead, follow the step-by-step directions at the top of this page.
REHEARSAL
Evenings & Weekends: $12/hr
Weekdays before 6pm: $10/hr
Use of projector or theatrical lighting system only with advance permission & training, for an additional $1/hr surcharge
TRUSTED USER STATUS: Meant to encourage a regular or semi-regular practice. For artists who rent fairly consistently, using the studio for creation, rehearsal, or practice. Do your own booking online, and receive discounts.
Contact us HERE for information about becoming a trusted user.
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
More than 8 students: $14/hr.
Fewer than 8 students $13/hr.
RENT OUR SPACE FOR PERFORMANCE
(Click HERE for more information on performance rentals including tech specs.)
OTHER EVENTS/PARTIES
$40/hr. in the space from load-in to load-out
+ $50 cleaning and facility manager fee
CONTACT:
EMAIL (preferred): studio@pwnw-pdx.org.
TRUSTED USERS (you know who you are): Book directly at pwnw.skedda.com
TEL: 503.777.1907
