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CACommunity

Mission Based Rentals

What Is CACommunity?

CACommunity is a program we've developed that provides space and production support to mission-related community partners in the Gulf South.​

Program Overview

CACommunity is designed for organizations with:

  • Nonprofit/tax-exempt status.

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  • Operations based in the New Orleans metro area and/or Gulf South region.

  • A mission or project aligned with multidisciplinary art (e.g., visual arts, performance arts, film, video, theater, music, dance, literature).

  • Projects that are contemporary and socially engaged.

  • Artists creating work for public audiences

Partnership Types

  1. Space Donation: For eligible projects requiring up to five days of space usage during CAC’s regular hours of operation.

    • Partner organization covers costs for house management, technical staff, security, equipment rental, and other event needs.

    • CAC receives 20% of ticket sales and all bar sales.

    • CAC members receive 10% off admission to partner events.

  2. Mission-Related Rentals: Discounted rates for longer projects or events.

    • Daily rates by space:

      • Warehouse or Atrium: $1,500/day

      • Black Box Theater: $750/day

      • Dance Studio: $450/day

      • Conference Room: $350/day

    • Additional fees apply for equipment rentals, house staff, and other services.

    • CAC retains all bar sales.

Promotional Support:

  • Listing on CACNO.org with event details.

  • Ticket creation and sales support.

  • Promotion in CAC weekly newsletter.

  • Minimum of two social media posts.

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How It Works

1

Submit Your Proposal

Submit your proposal using the application form below. CAC Programming Committee reivews submissions weekly and will respond via email within 30 days.

2

Production + Contract

Once approved, you will work with our team to plan your project, where we will assess your needs for tech, staffing, marketing and ticket sales. Once project plan is finalized, you'll sign an agreement and submit your insurance certificate and payment details.

3

Post -Production

Once the project wraps, any due payments will be sent within 30 days of the end of your project.

Program Requirements

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1 / Non-Profit

Arts organizations must show proof of IRS non-profit status. All other organizations are considered for-profit and submit an inquiry for a commercial rental.

2 / CAC Mission Related

Proposed projects should be art-focused and related to the CAC's mission. Some examples of mission-related projects are:

  • Performances

  • Film festivals

  • Educational programming

  • Nonprofit Fundraising events

3 / Fully Funded

Proposed projects should have a budget and planned funding for all costs related to productions, including CAC resources and staff time. 

CACommunity Proposal Sumbission

Submit your proposal for consideration by our Programming Committee.


Submissions are reviewed each week by the CAC Programming Committee. Applicants will receive notification of their project's approval status via email within 30 days of submission. If additional information is required, a member of our team will reach out.


NOTE: Please submit your proposal at least 90 days prior to the activation start date to ensure proper planning and execution.

Org Status
Nonprofit (501c3, etc)
For Profit
Other
Proposed Season

Final dates will be confirmed after proposal review and approval.

Days In-House

Total of days you plan to be working in our space, including pre-production and load out time.

Proposed Activation
Requested Spaces

Upload up to five relevant documents to support your application.

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QUESTIONS?

Email Us:

community@cacno.org

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