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Individuals or organizations wishing to use the Baughman Center must make an appointment with the Baughman Center Coordinator to reserve the space. This can be done by contacting the Baughman Center administrative offices adjacent to the Center. Reservations cannot be accepted more than 12 months in advance of the event date; however you may call ahead and put your name on a waiting list for event dates more than 12 months in advance. Events may be booked in the Baughman Center depending on availability during the week and weekend. Weddings may only be scheduled on the weekends during the following times:
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Rehearsals for weddings shall be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Friday evenings at the Baughman Center are reserved for the rehearsals for each of that particular weekend’s weddings. Rehearsals begin at 5 p.m. Each rehearsal lasts one hour. Baughman Center staff allows 15 minutes between each rehearsal to ensure proper set-up. Please do not arrive early or stay beyond your allotted one-hour slot.
The Center has a seating capacity for 96 people, with accessibility for disabled persons.
A digital piano/organ is available for use at the Baughman Center. The contracting party must provide the pianist and music.
A dressing area will be opened at the designated starting time and locked promptly at the closing time of the ceremony or event. It is the responsibility of the contracting user to make certain that the area is cleaned and returned to the University in the same condition in which it was found.
Rates
Any direct costs including, but not limited to, Certificate of Liability Insurance, technical, security or support staff deemed necessary for the effective execution of Baughman Center events by the Baughman Center Coordinator, shall be in addition to the published rates.
Non-Profit Events
Rental rates for non-profit events sponsored by officially recognized tax-exempt entities will be assessed at a rate of $200 for a two-hour block of time. Each additional hour on top of the two-hour minimum shall be $100.
University of Florida-recognized Student Organization
Rental rates for official events sponsored by a University of Florida-recognized student organization shall be assessed at a rate of $100 for a three-hour block of time with each additional hour at $50. Tax will be applied when applicable.
Any direct costs including, but not limited to, Certificate of Liability Insurance, technical, security or support staff deemed necessary for the effective execution of Baughman Center events by the Baughman Center Coordinator, shall be in addition to the published rates.
Commercial and For-Profit Events
Requests for commercial and for-profit events, including but not limited to film, still, video and/or television shoots, and/or related activities, shall be negotiated on a use-by-use basis with the Director of the University of Florida Performing Arts or his/her designee.
University Academic Departments
Rental rates for University of Florida academic departmental events shall be $100 per day. Expenses encumbered by the event for technical labor, event supervision, security and any other direct costs assessed from the event’s occurrence will be paid by the user.
Private Events
Rental rates for private events, including weddings and ceremonies, shall be for a minimum of two hours per event at a rate of $323.00 (6.25% tax included) for the two-hour block of time. Each additional hour on top of the two-hour minimum, including a one-hour rehearsal for weddings as noted below, shall be $161.50 (6.25% tax included).
Any direct costs including, but not limited to, Certificate of Liability Insurance, technical, security or support staff deemed necessary for the effective execution of Baughman Center events by the Baughman Center Coordinator, shall be in addition to the published rates.
Two-hour event without rehearsal
$304.00 rental
$19.00 tax on rental
$80.00* insurance
$50.00 (approximate) staff fee
$453.00 TOTAL ($323.00 deposit due at time of booking)
Two-hour event with rehearsal
$304.00 rental
$152.00 extra hour of rental
$28.50 tax on rental
$100.00* insurance (two days)
$75.00 (approximate) staff fee
$659.50 TOTAL ($484.50 deposit due at time of booking)
Three-hour event without rehearsal
$304.00 rental
$152.00 extra hour of rental
$28.50 tax on rental
$80.00* insurance
$75.00 (approximate) staff fee
$639.50 TOTAL ($484.50 deposit due at time of booking)
Three-hour event with rehearsal
$304.00 rental
$304.00 extra hours of rental
$38.00 tax on rental
$100.00* insurance (two days)
$100.00 (approximate) staff fee
$846.00 TOTAL ($646.00 deposit due at time of booking)
*Insurance amounts may change 6/2/2007
The information on this page is subject to change. Please contact the Center before making plans. For questions about fees and availability, contact the Baughman Center Manager at 352-294-0049.