Book CfC

Looking for an affordable venue for your workshop, rehearsal, performance, or private event? The Center for Creativity (CfC) offers a welcoming, art-filled space for community gatherings. Join our network of artists and arts supporters, and we’ll even help promote your event to our growing community.

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Pricing & Booking Policy

Hosts must also provide liability insurance. One-day policies are available through providers such as ACT Insurance or Insurance Canopy. Our model keeps upfront costs low, making it easier to host small or experimental events while sustaining the space. Pricing is subject to change for future events.

Reservation Rules

  • Community events, workshops, and classes may be booked up to three months in advance. Venue rentals can be booked up to 6 months in advance

  • Once you have booked with us once, you may reserve up to 3 dates at a time. For pop-ups, only one event can be on the calendar at a time.

  • Want to host recurring meetups or book farther in advance? Learn more about becoming a CfC Arts Partner.

  • CfC walls are not available for use during events or pop-ups.  They always host exhibition artwork.

How to Book

  1. Inquire about dates by filling out our Booking Request Form.

  2. We’ll follow up about availability, pricing, and fit. Tours are available upon request.

  3. To book, submit our scheduling form, which will be provided in the follow up email

  4. Return the signed use agreement, make payment, & provide proof of insurance.

  5. Once confirmed, your event will be added to the CfC calendar, you will receive a form to submit event promotion material, and we’ll send you details about use of the facility.

Workshops, Classes, Community Events, & Pop-Up Events

$10 per hour upfront + 20% of gross event income. $40 minimum,
non-refundable

Event must be available to the public and arts/creativity focused.

20% of gross income based on tickets, product/food sales, fundraising, donations, post-event sales, etc.

Pop-up event timeslots are limited to non-gallery hours

Venue Rental

$75 per hour, $150 minimum,
refunds available until 30 days before event

All types of events welcome. Event can be private or open to the public.

All types of events welcome. Event can be private or open to the public.

Our Facility

The CfC is a 1,200+ sq. ft. creative arts venue located inside Hotel Sequoia on Redwood City’s Broadway pedestrian mall. With two versatile event spaces and six rotating gallery areas, it’s the perfect setting for meetups, classes, performances, and art parties.

Event Reservations

Booking the CfC provides access to the following spaces:

  • Eureka Studio: Formerly the hotel’s banquet hall, the Eureka Studio is a flexible space suited for classes, meetings, rehearsals, and performances. The room can be cleared for dance or theater use and includes an industrial sink. A single-occupancy restroom (not wheelchair accessible) is located inside the studio. This space also features a rotating, curated art exhibit.

  • Sequoia Gallery: Situated in the historic rotunda at the building’s entrance, the Sequoia Gallery is a circular room which is ideal for welcoming guests, small meetings, and intimate gatherings. The space includes a piano and features a professionally curated art display that extends into the hallway and stairwell. This space is typically staffed during open gallery hours (except for venue rentals).

Key Details

  • Capacity: Up to 49 individuals, including hosts

  • Food & Drink: Allowed (no kitchen; nearby cafés and restaurants can cater). No alcohol.

  • Parking: Paid garages within 2 blocks; free unlimited parking within walking distance

  • Restroom Access: One single-occupancy restroom (inside Eureka Studio, not ADA-compliant). For accessible options, neighboring businesses welcome CfC patrons:

    • Coffee Bar (7am–6pm): across Broadway via pedestrian walkway

    • Mazra (6pm–9pm): next door on Broadway

  • Cleanup Policy: The CfC is a Leave No Trace space. Event hosts are responsible for returning the space to its original condition and removing all food waste from the premises.

  • Note: As a historic space, the Eureka Studio is not equipped with central heating or air conditioning. It can feel warm in the summer with more than 30 guests and can get cold in the winter.

Virtual Tour & Facilities Details

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Start by filling out the booking request form. We’ll follow up with information about availability, cost, and whether the space suits your needs. If it’s a good fit, we’ll schedule a tour (if desired) and send you a detailed booking form. Once we receive the completed form and payment (if applicable), your event will be confirmed and added to our calendar.

    • Community events, workshops, and classes must be focused on Arts and/or creativity

    • Community events, workshops, and classes may be publicized by the CfC via our newsletter, social media, etc.

    • Sequoia Gallery may be open for public viewing during community events, workshops, and classes.

    • Venue rentals can be public or private. 

    • Venue rentals provide exclusive use of the entire space.

    • Private venue rentals are not publicized by the CfC

  • Not yet. All bookings are subject to approval by the CfC team. Once you’ve returned a signed use agreement, provided proof-of-insurance, and made the payment, you will receive a confirmation email from us to confirm that your event is booked.

  • A CfC team member will:

    • Open the space and help orient you.

    • May be on-site during the event.

    • Will be available at the end to verify that you’ve completed all of the clean up tasks.

    • Will lock up at the end

    You’ll be in charge of running your event—we’re just here to support you behind the scenes.

    • Arts Partners can host meetings and meetups at the CfC. See our Arts Partners page for details..

    • We usually require you to book the CfC for one meeting/meetup before considering the CfC for your regular meeting spot.