Rentals and Private Events

Host your event at CCA

Two buildings, a cinema, and one of Santa Fe's largest contemporary galleries. Bring your screening, talk, concert, or celebration to a space built for gathering.

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Since 1979

The Center for Contemporary Arts has been a home for the ideas, films, and art that move Santa Fe. Our campus is available to nonprofits, community groups, and private hosts looking for a space with character and a built-in creative audience.

Our spaces

Every rental is quoted to fit your event. Not sure which space is right? Ask us.

The Cinema

Two screens for screenings, premieres, film festivals, lectures, and live performance, with professional projection and sound.

Cinema Auditorium
109 seats
Studio Auditorium
49 seats
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Muñoz Waxman Gallery

A large, open gallery for concerts, talks, workshops, receptions, and pop-ups. Piano available on request. AV provided by the renter.

Capacity
220 seated, more standing
Best for
Concerts, lectures, receptions
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Grounds and Lower Lot

Outdoor space for mobile installations, food trucks, and open-air gatherings on our Old Pecos Trail campus.

Availability
Ask us
Best for
Pop-ups, outdoor
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Who gathers here

Recent hosts and partners
  • CreativeMornings/Santa Fe
  • Global Santa Fe
  • School for Advanced Research
  • Chatter
  • The Santa Fe Opera
  • Santa Fe International Film Festival
  • Institute of American Indian Arts
  • SITE Santa Fe
  • Southwest Contemporary
  • Santa Fe Community College
  • Santa Fe International Literary Festival
  • St. John's College

How it works

  1. 1
    Inquire

    Tell us about your event using the form below.

  2. 2
    Plan

    Our events team follows up with availability and a custom quote.

  3. 3
    Confirm

    Sign your rental agreement and secure your date.

  4. 4
    Gather

    We'll see you on event day.

Rates vary by space, date, and event type. Nonprofit rates are available.

Start an inquiry

Share a few details and our events team will be in touch with availability and a quote.

Floor plan

Muñoz Waxman Gallery

Floor plan of the Muñoz Waxman and Specter Ripps galleries, about 59 by 66 feet, with two load-in doors on the south wall
  • About 5,700 sq ftMain galleries
  • 12' to 16' 7"Walls to vault center
  • Two load-in doorsOverhead, at grade
  • 220 seatedMore standing

Interior walls move from show to show, and all dimensions are approximate. We will confirm the layout for your event.

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Floor plan

The Cinema

Floor plan of the CCA cinema building showing the Cinema Auditorium, Studio Auditorium, Cinema Lobby Gallery, lobby and restrooms
  • 109 seatsCinema Auditorium
  • 49 seatsStudio Auditorium
  • 16' 2" x 26'Cinema Lobby Gallery
  • Projection and soundProfessional, in house

Plan is schematic and dimensions are approximate. We will walk you through the space for your event.

Inquire about the Cinema

Questions before you inquire?

events@ccasantafe.org