Dimensions & Capacity:
Theatrette / Workshop Area (circled in diagram above) - approx 75sqm
Workshops & Meetings (seated at table) - suitable for up to 10 guests
Theatrette (seated) - suitable for up to 40 guests**
Cocktail Event (standing only) - suitable for up to 100 guests**
**Capacity is subject to change due to Covid-safe restrictions at time of event.
Availability:
The event hire area is located within the public gallery/retail area of the Australian Design Centre. This means that during our normal opening hours, Tuesday-Saturday 11am-4pm, there may be members of the public or ADC staff walking through this area from time to time.
If you require privacy for your event, or your event is invitation only, please consider organising your event for a Monday between 9am-5pm, or another weekday outside of gallery opening hours (eg. 8am-11am, or from 5pm-8pm).
The Centre is closed on Sundays, Public Holidays, and during exhibition de-installation / installation periods.
Audio-Visual Equipment:
ADC is fitted out with a Pro-Art audio system including a multi-zone amplifier for four separate speaker zones throughout the gallery. The system is controlled easily by remote wall touch panels in the four separate zones. Staff can take you through basic use.
The gallery and theatrette has Wi-Fi throughout and we are PC and Mac friendly.
We recommend using an AV assistant for large events.
Our AV facilities include:
• 4x Wireless Microphone (‘lapel mics’)
• 2x Handheld Microphones
• 1x Wired Microphone System
• 1x Mixing Desk
• 1 x Sanyo ceiling mounted projector
• 1 x Casio ceiling mounted projector
Catering Facilities:
Our kitchenette is suitable for catering a range of events. While we do not have in house catering, you are welcome to use your own preferred caterer.
We have a full glassware set available for use during your function and a beverage and catering fridge available. Our glassware includes wine glasses, champagne flutes, glass tumblers and mugs. We also have a hot water urn, coffee plungers, serving trays and ice buckets available for you to use.
If you will be serving alcohol at your event you will be required to enlist bar staff with a Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate. We’d be happy to recommend our Hospitality provider.
To avoid any damage to our exhibitions and venue, red wine or rosè may not be served at our venue.
Furniture:
We have two large white tables along with linen that can be provided should you require them for catering or bar use.
Seating options we can supply include floor cushions, small stools, and 6 x high bar stools.
We have also have folding trestle tables, plinths and a lectern available for use.
Staffing:
ADC has expert staff to liaise with you throughout your event planning process, and staff will be on hand to assist throughout your event.
Covid Safety:
Australian Design Centre is a registered Covid-safe business.
We require all event hirers and guests to abide by all current NSW Health regulations regarding covid safety, including social distancing, capacity limits, wearing of face masks indoors, and QR code check-in using either the Service NSW app or the Service NSW Concierge website.
Please note that these conditions may be subject to change at short notice and in some cases may mean that events need to be cancelled, re-scheduled or re-structured as required by the current situation.
Public Liability Insurance:
All venue hirers will need to have their own public liability insurance. A Certificate of Currency will need to be supplied when booking is confirmed, demonstrating coverage for the date of the event.