Host your event in our gallery

Root Division is located in San Francisco’s Mid-Market / SOMA neighborhood. Our multi-use facility houses artist studios, a large gallery space, and a classroom, in which we offer a variety of arts and educational programming. This dynamic arts ecosystem offers a unique and flexible location to host an event in the heart of San Francisco. The rentable portion of our facility ranges from 750 – 3000 sq ft. and includes spaces that are ADA accessible. Please see rates below for sizing options.

We recommend sending requests at least 30 days in advance of your event due to limited availability in our programming calendar. Please fill out the request form below after reviewing the information on this page and a member of our team will respond within 3 business days.

RENTAL REQUEST FORM

Download Venue Brochure PDF

Frequently Asked Questions

RENTAL PACKAGES

All of our rates below reflect a 5.5 hour rental fee (4 hour event with 1.5 hour set/clean up). We advise you to check our website for conflicts, particularly if you are interested in using open wall space, as we have our own exhibitions in the space for at least three weeks of every month. We host a reception on the 2nd Saturday of every month and offer classes in the space most M-TH evenings. Outside of this programming, we generally have availability on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings, as well as most afternoons.

RENTAL OPTION 1:
Front Gallery (750 sq ft) $750

• 750 sq. ft. Front Gallery space with natural light opening onto Mission Street;
• 20 ft. ceilings and ADA accessible restrooms.
• Capacity 50-60 (30 seated)

RENTAL OPTION 2:
Front & Rear Galleries (1750 sq ft) $1800

• 750 sq. ft. Front Gallery space with natural light opening onto Mission Street;
• 1000 sq. ft. Rear Gallery space;
• 20 ft. ceilings and ADA accessible restrooms.
• Capacity 100-120 (70 seated)

RENTAL OPTION 3:
Front & Rear Galleries plus Classroom w/ Kitchenette (2250 sq ft)
$2250

• 750 sq. ft. Front Gallery space with natural light opening onto Mission Street;
• 1000 sq. ft. Rear Gallery space;
• 500 sq. ft. Classroom space with small kitchenette;
• 20 ft. ceilings and ADA accessible restrooms.
• Capacity 250 (90 seated)

Frequently Asked Questions

Our 3,000 square foot gallery can accommodate up to 250 guests for a standing reception or approximately 100 for a seated dinner, depending on the current exhibition layout.

A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at contract signing to secure your date, with the remaining balance due 14 days prior to your event. We also hold a $500 refundable security deposit (collected with final payment) to cover potential damage or late load-outs.

Rentals include basic access to our facility. We offer add-on packages for folding tables, black linens, chairs, and HD projectors. You are also welcome to bring in custom furniture rentals from external vendors. Please refer to our brochure for available items. Download Venue Brochure PDF

All setup and teardown must occur within your reserved rental window. If vendors need additional time before or after your event, please ensure your booking includes adequate buffer hours to avoid overtime fees. Events must be loaded out by 11:59 PM.

Yes. Hosted alcohol (free to guests) is permitted for private events. If you plan to sell alcohol or host a ticketed event with alcohol included, California law requires a licensed caterer with an ABC permit or a temporary daily permit.

Absolutely! We have an open vendor policy, allowing you to bring in the caterer of your choice. Events with alcohol sales must have a licensed caterer. We can also provide a list of preferred local vendors familiar with our space.

All venue rentals include one dedicated Root Division Site Manager. To cover additional staffing, events with over 100 guests incur a $100 fee per additional 25 guests. For events bringing in food and beverage, a flat $250 cleaning fee applies. Setup and use of our PA system requires an additional $150 A/V tech fee.

All events not co-hosted by Root Division require event insurance. We’ve partnered with Event Helper to simplify the process. Get started here.

Yes, Root Division is fully ADA accessible. We are located on the ground floor with a street-level entrance and accessible restroom facilities.

SCHEDULE A VISIT

We require that you (or a representative assigned by you) visit the venue for a walk through prior to reserving the space for an event. To see our gallery and public facility, you are welcome to visit any of our upcoming events and/or during regularly scheduled gallery hours.

For a short tour of the rentable areas, please email visit@rootdivision.org to schedule Mondays-Fridays between 11 am-6 pm.

For additional questions, please email venue@rootdivision.org.