Rentals

At CCA we believe that every event has the potential to inspire and connect people. Our commitment to the arts is reflected not only in our programming but also in the unique rental opportunities we offer. Whether you’re planning a community fundraiser, an intimate workshop, or a private film screening, our spaces are designed to enhance your vision. The Cinema theater, with it’s big screen and 109 seats, provides an unparalleled cinematic experience. The Studio theater, is a more intimate and immersive viewing experience, and has become a beloved venue for local filmmakers, nonprofit organizations, and creative professionals. BOTH theaters are equipped with state-of-the-art laser projectors and Dolby surround-sound systems, as well two wheelchair accessible seating areas each.

By hosting your event at CCA, you’re not just renting a space—you’re becoming part of a community! Our experienced event staff that prides itself on professional and technical presentation is here to support you every step of the way, ensuring that your event is not only successful but also meaningful and memorable. Join us at the Center for Contemporary Arts Santa Fe, and let’s create something extraordinary together.

Discover more about our spaces below and book your next event by contacting cinema@ccasantafe.org

Elevate your event with the big screen of the Cinema Theater. Equipped with state-of-the-art laser digital projection and Dolby sound, our cinema offers an experience that is perfect for a variety of events. Whether you’re planning a fundraiser, workshop, private screening, or something entirely unique, our flexible space and dedicated event staff will work with you to ensure your event is a memorable success.

The Studio Theater is a screening facility beloved by local filmmakers and nonprofit groups alike. This intimate and immersive space is versatile and well-suited for workshops, musical performances, lectures, and film screenings of all kinds. Also equipped with a state-of-the-art laser digital projector and Dolby surround-sound, the Studio is a perfect space for a wide variety of events.

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The Board of Directors for the Center for Contemporary Arts of Santa Fe (CCA) has voted to close the organization after serving the Santa Fe and northern New Mexico community on its forty-fourth year of operation. The decision was reached after careful consideration of options presented during its current strategic planning initiative.

“Closing a cherished, community organization like CCA is one of the most difficult decisions a board can make,” said David Muck, CCA Board Chair. “However, we simply couldn’t secure the level of individual donations required to achieve the high quality of programming and exhibitions envisioned by CCA’s professional staff and board of directors,” he continued.

Many nonprofits in the U.S. were hit hard by Covid and CCA is a good example. The CCA Cinema closed during Covid, and attendance was slow to resume, reflecting national downward trends in moviegoing post-Covid as reported in multiple news outlets, such as IndieWire and others. In 2023, the organization forecast the cinema to perform at only 50% of pre-Covid levels, resulting in monthly losses. Though grants and individual donations to the organization were up significantly in 2022 and 2023, they simply weren’t enough to make up the difference in the annual budget and cover both current and planned exhibitions and operations.

“This tough decision did not come lightly,” said Danyelle Means, CCA Executive Director and Head Curator. “For a nonprofit institution that operates independently of state support, the annual donations needed to sustainably continue operating was not enough, especially in the wake of challenges from pandemic closures and reduced attendance,” Means continued.

CCA did have its share of recent successes: CCA Executive Director Danyelle Means had secured a three-year grant of $100,000 per year from the Ford Foundation, with an option to renew for another three-year period. The organization was also the recipient of a $50,000 inaugural grant from Ruth Arts Foundation, as well as other granting organizations. Self-Determined, a 2022 CCA exhibition, was listed as one of the world’s Top 50 Exhibitions of 2022 by Hyperallergic magazine and CCA’s new monthly Closer Looks cinema series was a hit with film enthusiasts.

The CCA board of directors considered closing the organization in December of 2021, but voted to remain open in 2022 in hopes of a recovery post-Covid. However, despite the hard work of CCA staff and the accomplishments like the ones mentioned above, the shuttered period during which the cinema was closed proved too challenging to overcome. CCA Cinema’s final day of public operations is Thursday, April 6, and all upcoming CCA gallery exhibitions and public programs are cancelled.