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Venue hire

Venue hire

Venue hire

Please note: For enquiries about venue hire, including updated venue capacities and information about our COVID-Safe initiatives, please email events@nfsa.gov.au.

 

Arc Cinema

Make a big impression with our grand art deco cinema

 

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Arc cinema is a state-of-the-art, 248-seat venue capable of screening all manner of film formats from the early days of silent film through to the latest digital 3D images. Paired with a Dolby Digital EX sound system, Arc is the perfect venue for your keynote address, lecture or film night.

 

Theatrette

An intimate venue with a window to the world

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The refurbished 114-seat Theatrette is an intimate option for smaller lectures, break-out sessions or live performances. Video conferencing and streaming, WiFi connectivity and laptop support table and charging points will keep your delegates connected throughout your session.

 

Courtyard

Enjoy the outdoors in our beautiful 1930s courtyard

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The art deco heritage courtyard features beautifully landscaped gardens framed by cloisters. The courtyard is the perfect venue for event receptions and live music events for up to 250 people.

 

Catering by Daana

Catering food and beverage options 

Daana runs The Curators Cafe Bar at the NFSA. Visit The Curators Cafe Bar Functions page.

 

Venue Hire Costs

Arc Cinema  

Evening screening event Monday to Thursday $1,200*

  

Evening screening event Friday $2,600*

  
Day or evening screening event Saturday and Sunday $2,600*  

Full day (eg conference) weekday $4,000*

  

Full day + night weekday $5,200*

  

 

* includes use of courtyard for supporting functions (e.g. conference catering, pre-movie drinks)
Arc Cinema can project 16mm & 35mm film, 2K & 4K film, and can be adapted for live performance and conference hosting

* Bump in/out may incur additional fees

 

Theatrette  

Evening screening event Monday to Thursday $800*

  

Evening screening event Friday $1,200*

  

Day or evening screening Saturday and Sunday $1,200*

  

Full day (eg conference) weekday $2,500*

  

Full day + night weekday $3,000*

  

 

* includes use of courtyard for supporting functions (e.g. conference catering, pre-movie drinks)
Theatrette can project digital files, DVD and Blu-Ray, and can be adapted for live performance and conference hosting

* Bump in/out may incur additional fees

 

Courtyard  

Evening function Monday to Thursday $600

  

Friday and weekend (day or evening) function $1,000 (3 hr, +$200 per additional hour)

  

 

Note - Courtyard pricing does not include AV support, priced separately

 

Audiovisual and Technical Services

  

Additional technician $90 per hour

  

Audio recording of event as .mp3 file $200 (per session, $500 per day for conference, additional charge for editing)

  

Video recording of event in Theatrette as .mp4 file $200 (per session, $500 per day for conference, additional charge for editing)

  

Video recording of event in Arc as .mp4 file $500 (per session, $1,000 per day for conference, additional charge for editing)

  

Piano hire in Arc(Yamaha Dislaviera MK III) with tuning $500 per day

  

Audio AV for Courtyard $250

  

Audio and video (with HDMI feed for your laptop) $500

  

 

Submit: Event enquiry form

Please note: the NFSA reserves the right to decline bookings at its discretion.

 

Additional information

Media

You must deliver to the NFSA all media that is to be displayed at the event in the final viewing version, at least five working days prior to the event commencement. The NFSA will confirm required media formats as part of the Venue Hire Agreement. The NFSA will charge a late fee of $100 per day for media not received within this time frame. The NFSA cannot offer media conversion services.

Audiovisual equipment

A dedicated technician will be on site to assist with your audiovisual needs. The venue hire fee includes projection and a fixed lectern and microphone. Additional audiovisual equipment may incur an additional fee.

Copyright and classification

The Hirer will be fully responsible for any copyright clearances involved in any works exhibited as part of the venue hire arrangement. Written clearances are required and must be provided to the NFSA prior to the Event. The Hirer will be responsible for any liability if there is failure to clear copyright correctly. Classification clearances for any works publicly exhibited will be the responsibility of the Hirer and must be provided in writing to the NFSA prior to screenings.

Ticketing

The NFSA can sell or distribute tickets for your event on your behalf for the additional fee of $150 per event. A valid tax invoice must be supplied at the conclusion of the event for the monies collected for the event to be processed.

Conduct of events

The Hirer shall ensure that all visitors invited to the Event conduct themselves in an orderly manner. The NFSA reserves the right to remove from the premises any person whose conduct is disorderly or offensive.

Opening hours

If your event occurs within opening hours you may be required to share some common areas with the general public. The NFSA is open from 10.00am – 4.00pm daily (except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day) and outside those hours for advertised events.

Deliveries

Please ensure all deliveries are made to the NFSA loading dock; deliveries to reception will not be accepted. The loading dock is open Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 4.00 pm.

Cleaning

If cleaning required after the Event is considered by the NFSA to be excessive then the Hirer will be required to meet all cleaning costs incurred by the NFSA, which will be charged as an Additional Fee. Cleaning will be organised by the NFSA the day after the Event.

Parking

There are 39 paid parking spaces at the NFSA located on McCoy Circuit. Paid parking is $3.00 per hour for a maximum of three hours, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm. There is also street parking available around the NFSA. There is ample parking in the vicinity for after hours and weekend events.

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