- Any dishes used will be washed, dried and returned to their original location.
- All garbage will be placed in proper receptacles and any full bags will be tied closed and placed in the red can by the back door.
- Coffee pots should be left clean and unplugged.
- Make sure all lights are turned off, including those in the restrooms, before you leave.
- Do not open any windows if it is raining. Before leaving, make sure any windows you opened are closed and locked before you leave.
General Terms:
In order to advance its mission of sharing the art of Anna Johnson and all artists of the region, the Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery ("JHP") is available for rental for public and private events of a peaceful and lawful nature as approved by the Cook County Historical Society/Johnson Heritage Post. No public political events will be permitted. No religious services will be allowed, with the exception of weddings and memorial services.
The Johnson Heritage Post is open to the public and any rental during normal business hours will not provide the renter exclusive access to any portion of the facility. Events held outside of normal business hours will provide private, exclusive use of the facility.
All rentals include the use of coffee pots, coffee cups, water pitchers, 10 4x4 tables and 90 chairs. We have 10 black table clothes available for use. Full use of kitchen rentals include use of the refrigerator, stove, microwave and dishwasher. Tables and chairs must be returned to their stowed place after the event.
For private rentals, or at the discretion of JHP, if a staff person's presence is required at the event, renter will also be charged a rate of $25 per hour for this person whose only responsibility is to safeguard the building and its contents and/or provide sales services. This person is not a part of your event staff. Circumstances that may require the presence of an employee include, but are not limited to:
- Events where alcohol is served.
- Events held outside of JHP open hours.
- Events attended by more than 100 guests.
No renter will use or enter the office, furnace/utility room or any storage room with the exception of the table and chair storage closet.
No renter will use any lawn area without prior approval.
No animals will be brought inside the facility by rental groups except licensed service dogs.