Weddings and Receptions
at the Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza

The Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and the Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza have each been the location for hundreds of weddings over the years. Every wedding ceremony and reception is unique in its own way. The Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts does not plan your special event, but allows you to bring your creative vision to light. However, we are here to answer any questions you might have regarding venue logistics.

Contact

Wendy Thompson
Operations Assistant
Tel: 480-874-4607
Fax: 480-874-4655
WendyT@SCCARTS.org

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First priority scheduling is reserved for the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (SCPA). All bookings are scheduled within the Scottsdale Cultural Council's fiscal year, which runs from July 1 through June 30. The SCPA season is secured in the calendar by the end of April, and the remaining available dates are released for public rentals on May 1. Due to this process, known availability and bookings for the proceeding seaason will not be available until this time.

Site Descriptions

Civic Center Mall

Marshall Garden - This intimate setting has lovely flowers in bloom year-round and a softly flowing fountain in a sunken courtyard of red brick, shaded by overhanging trees. Includes lush grassy areas on both sides to make this space ideal for a wedding of up to 200 people. (CLICK PICTURE TO ENLARGE)

	The Fountain Stage is ideal for larger groups. This area is known for its grand focal point placed flagstone and brick stage in a sea of lush grass, flanked by vivid seasonal flowers on both sides. Please be advised seasonal staging may also be in place December through April for this location. In March and April, there may be a canopy over the stage. (CLICK PICTURE TO ENLARGE)

	We offer the Overpass for fairly large parties. The Overpass provides a very open, beautifully tailored melding of decorative, majestic fountains amidst several different kinds of mature trees. The LOVE sculpture is part of the Overpass. (CLICK PICTURE TO ENLARGE)

	And for the largest groups, we offer the Amphitheater. This area is our prized water feature, a grand and modern open area intertwining modern art (the Nevelson sculpture) within the rolling grassy hills. Please be advised seasonal staging may be in place December through April for this location. (CLICK PICTURE TO ENLARGE)

	For the most intimate wedding of 20 people or less, the Mayer Garden provides a lovely desert garden setting, complete with fountain and sculpture. (CLICK PICTURE TO ENLARGE)

	Scottsdale Center for the Peforming Arts For information regarding the Atrium and galleries please refer to "How to Rent the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts". (CLICK PICTURE TO ENLARGE)

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Rates

Please note our new rates effective July 1, 2009

Food and Beverage

We have a list of exclusive caterers to assist you with all your catering and rental needs. (Click here for a list of preferred caterers and beverage pricing). Catering arrangements must be contracted separately with each individual caterer.

All alcoholic beverage services must be provided by our exclusive alcohol manager.   The Scottsdale Cultural Council manages the alcohol license for the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, and Scottsdale Civic Center Mall.  If you wish to serve alcoholic beverages at your reception please contact Susan Mindel at Arcadia Farms (480) 974-2596 ext. 101. When dispensing alcoholic beverages on the park grounds additional security charges will be applied. The appropriate amount of security is determined by the SCPA operations department.

General Rules & Policies

The Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (SCPA), Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Arts (SMoCA), and the Scottsdale Civic Center are owned by the City of Scottsdale and managed by the Scottsdale Cultural Council, a non-profit arts organization. By contract with the City of Scottsdale, the Scottsdale Cultural Council programs, schedules and, when possible, allows organizations, corporations, and individuals to rent space for both private and public events.

Payment
Payment is due one month from the contract date, with the return of a signed contract. You may cancel a date without incurring a Facility Use charge if cancellation is made sixty (60) days or more prior to the event(s) or ninety (90) days prior to an event scheduled on a Friday, SAturday or Sunday. If a date is canceled with less than the required notice, you will pay the Facility Use fee as well as any other expenses directly relating to the event incurred by the Cultural Council. Events that are booked and canceled less then thirty (30) days in advance are subject to the Facility Use fee. All canceled events are subject to a two hundred and fifty dollar ($250) administration fee.

Contracts and Agreements
All contracts and/or agreements shall be in writing and executed for and on behalf of the Cultural Council. No verbal agreements, discussions, or conversations of any kind shall be construed as binding unless such exchanges are agreed upon in writing. In order to reserve Facility space, a written contractual agreement must be signed and returned with payment in full prior to the event.

Small wedding ceremonies, family social functions, and personal (not for commercial purposes) photography sessions may be held on the grounds without reservation or permit with the understanding that events being held by Scottsdale Cultural Council, City of Scottsdale and/or permitted users have priority access. Please be advised that without reservation/permit, specific areas may be fenced or barricaded, grounds keeping or construction may be in process, and sprinklers may activate at any time. Alcoholic beverages and unapproved catering are strictly prohibited. We recommend that you call us to determine if space is available and accessible.

Event Cost Estimate
An event cost estimate will be issued to the user prior to any contractual agreements. The estimate is based on events of similar nature from past experiences. The total amount from the Event Cost Estimate must be paid in full prior to the event. If for any reason the actual costs exceed the Cultural Council's estimated costs, the user shall pay the additional costs and total balance due in the post-event invoice to the Cultural Council upon receipt of the invoice.

Licenses and Permits
The user shall be responsible for obtaining all permits and licenses that may be required under applicable local law and regulations for the event(s). Music royalties for all performances are the responsibility of the user.

Donations
No collections or donations, whether for charity or otherwise, shall be made, attempted, or announced on the premises without prior written approval of the Facility Rental Manger.

LIABILITY INSURANCE
Unless otherwise indicated, the Permittee is required to procure single-limit public liability insurance coverage at a minimum amount of one million ($1,000,000) for indoor events and two million ($2,000,000) for outdoor events, covering bodily injury, death, and property damage as well as Medical Payment Insurance in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000) covering bodily injury. THE INSURANCE CERTIFICATE MUST NAME BOTH THE SCOTTSDALE CULTURAL COUNCIL AND THE CITY OF SCOTTSDALE AS ADDITIONALLY INSURED. All vendors supplying equipment or services for your event must also submit a certificate of insurance listing the Scottsdale Cultural Council and the City of Scottsdale as additionally insured.

Invitations / Announcements / Advertising / Marketing
All forms of invitations, announcements and marketing of any kind for this event is the sole responsibility of the Permittee. The Cultural Council shall have and reserves the right to approve such forms of invitations and marketing prior to publication or announcement.

All information is subject to change.

The Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art,
and Scottsdale Public Art are divisions of the Scottsdale Cultural Council.
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