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  4. The Event Hall at Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity

Facility Rentals at Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity

The Event Hall

The Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity Event Hall, conference room, and outdoor spaces are available to outside groups on a limited basis and upon the approval of the Center for Creativity Dean. Priority is given to events that are free and open to the public with an emphasis on art, design, communication, education, and/or creativity. Private events, such as weddings, receptions, parties, and reunions, cannot be accommodated. To request the McKeon Center for Creativity for an event, visit Facilities Use and Leasing for more information.

In order to preserve access to the Center for TCC students and faculty, events by external groups cannot be scheduled more than six months in advance. Designated internal events, as determined by the Center for Creativity Dean, cannot be scheduled more than twelve months in advance. Recurring events (weekly/monthly) by external groups cannot be accommodated.

The Event Hall is an exhibition space, with a variety of rotating art exhibits on display throughout the year. If you hold an event in the hall, please expect artwork to be displayed on the walls and/or on display panels. Artwork will not be moved or adjusted to accommodate events. Our event coordinator will help you find a room setup that works with any exhibition that may coincide with your event.

If you would like to exhibit signage, posters, or banners at your event, you will need to provide easels or other freestanding display methods. Hanging items on the walls, windows, or other surfaces is not allowed.

Events can be held during TCC operating hours only.

Alcohol is prohibited on the TCC campus. Requests to waive this policy are considered on a case-by-case basis by TCC’s Vice President for Administration and Vice President of Academic Affairs. To request a waiver, contact cindy.barton@tulsacc.edu

The McKeon Center for Creativity provides audio/visual support, tables and chairs, podium, and a large HD screen. We do not provide linens, serving pieces, dishes, utensils, or other catering items.

Event Hours

Events can be held during TCC operating hours only:

  • Monday–Friday: 7 a.m.–9 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • Sunday: closed

Please note: The facility must be cleaned and vacated by the time the building closes. Please plan the end time of your event accordingly. Events that run over their allotted time will be subject to overtime fees.

Occupancy

In an effort to keep our students, employees, and community safe during the coronavirus pandemic, occupancy and event services are limited. Contact cindy.barton@tulsacc.edu for current information.

Insurance

If you hold an event at the McKeon Center for Creativity, you must provide a Certificate of Insurance with minimum liability coverage of $300,000/personal injury and $100,000/property damage, with Tulsa Community College named as additional insured. We cannot proceed with planning your event until this certificate is on file.

Inclement Weather/Closings/Force Majeure

If TCC is closed due to inclement weather, natural disasters, health risks, or other reasons, all events will be cancelled. TCC will not be responsible for any loss associated with cancelled events. We will reschedule your event if desired.

Event restrictions or cancellation may occur at any time without penalty in circumstances of “mass illness,” “health pandemic,” or “health risk to academic operations”; circumstances making it “inadvisable” or “commercially impracticable” to hold the event. Additionally, an event may be cancelled or postponed based on frustration of purpose – the performance becomes significantly more onerous due to the larger intervening public health event currently impacting the Colleges’ operational priority for academic services.

The performance of the Agreement by either party shall be subject to force majeure, including but not limited to acts of God, fire, flood, natural disaster, war or threat of war, acts or threats of terrorism, civil disorder, unauthorized strikes, governmental regulation or advisory, recognized health threats as determined by the World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control, or local government authority or health agencies (including but not limited to the health threats of COVID-19, H1N1, or similar infectious diseases), curtailment of transportation facilities, or other similar occurrence beyond the control of the parties, where any of those factors, circumstances, situations, or conditions or similar ones prevent, dissuade, or unreasonably delay at least 25 percent of prospective Event attendees from appearing at the TCC, or where any of them make it illegal, impossible, inadvisable, or commercially impracticable to hold the Event or to fully perform the terms of the Agreement. The Agreement may be cancelled by either party, without liability, damages, fees, or penalty, and any unused deposits or amounts paid shall be refunded, for any one or more of the above reasons, by written notice to the other party.

Drills

TCC is required by law to conduct emergency drills each year. If a drill occurs during a scheduled event, everyone must participate in the drill and follow instructions from TCC police and staff. TCC will not be responsible for any time lost associated with drills.

Rates

Event Hall

The Event Hall is rented in four-hour time blocks. Rates include technical support for sound/lighting, building security, tables and chairs, and other house-owned equipment.

  • Up to four hours: $500
  • Up to eight hours: $1,000
  • Overtime fee: $200 per hour

Conference Room and Telepresence Suite

The conference room is rented in two-hour time blocks. Rates include table and chairs, teleconference equipment, and video-conference equipment.

  • Two hours: $150
  • Overtime fee: $100 per hour

Boston Avenue Terrace with Event Hall Rental

The Boston Avenue Terrace with Event Hall is rented in four-hour time blocks. Rates include technical support for sound/lighting, building security, tables and chairs, and other house-owned equipment.

  • Up to four hours: $800
  • Up to eight hours: $1,600
  • Overtime fee: $200 per hour

Boston Avenue Terrace without Event Hall Rental

The Boston Avenue Terrace is rented in four-hour time blocks. Rates include table and chairs, building security, and other house-owned equipment.

  • Up to four hours: $500
  • Up to eight hours: $1,000
  • Overtime fee: $100 per hour

Collaboration Courtyard and Third Floor Observation Deck

These areas are rented in four-hour time blocks. Rates include technical support for sound/lighting, building security, tables and chairs, and other house-owned equipment.

  • Up to four hours: $300
  • Up to eight hours: $600
  • Overtime fee: $100 per hour

501(c)3 organizations receive a 50% discount on base rental rates (not overtime fees). If the teardown and cleaning procedures listed in the event packet are not followed, an additional $150 cleaning fee will be assessed. All rates and fees will be evaluated on a periodic basis and are subject to change.

Request a Reservation

Visit Facilities Use and Leasing for more information. Contact Cindy Barton at cindy.barton@tulsacc.edu or 918-595-7339.