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Looking for a concert venue?

Want to hold an art exhibit or film screening?

Are you a nonprofit or community organization looking for meeting and retreat space?

Having a party or a wedding?

The BRAVO Community Music Center is located in the heart of North Portland. This former Multnomah County Library built in 1922 is home to BRAVO’s administrative offices but also offers 984 square feet of education and performance space and features historic windows and architecture. Hold classes or rehearsals. Host a discussion. Perform an intimate concert. Hold a work retreat or board meeting. You could even get married here!

Take a look at the spaces and opportunities below. For inquiries or questions, contact Neal at [email protected].

(We just moved in. Updated photos will arrive after we get settled in.)

 

The Main Hall

  • 984 Square feet (22′ x 41′)
  • 12 foot ceilings
  • Gorgeous woodwork and paneled windows
  • HD projector and screen
  • 2 speaker sound system with mixing board
  • 1 all-gender bathroom 
Image of BRAVO's Main Hall

Conference Room

  • Table with seating for 10
  • Whiteboard
  • 50 inch smart TV/monitor with a webcam. 

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee maker (12 cup drip and 30 cup catering)
  • 2 induction burners
  • Microwave
  • Toaster/Convection oven with room for a 12″ Pizza
  • Dishware for up to 30 people (plates, bowls, drinking glasses, coffee cups, stemware, utensils)

Additional Amenities

  • Parking lot (availability limited)
  • Dining options nearby (Cha Cha Cha, Chill-n-Fill, New Season’s Market, Twilight Room, Lombardo’s Pizza, Flying Pie Pizzaria)
  • No catering requirements
  • ADA Accessible
  • Heat and Air conditioning
  • Wifi
Image of BRAVO's new home with a BRAVO sign out front

Rental Fees

K-12 Student Performance
Free

College Student Performance
$50 for five hours. $25 each additional hour.

Adult Musician/Group Performance
$100 for five hours. $15 each additional hour.

Film Showing
$60 for three hours. $15 each additional hour.

Conference Room – Nonprofit
$20 per two-hour block

Conference Room – For-profit
$40 per two-hour block

Main Hall – Non-profit (symposium, retreat, etc)
$1000 for 8 hours. $100 each additional hour.

Main Hall – Non-profit Party (gala, holiday, etc.)
$1500 for 8 hours. $100 each additional hour.

Main Hall – For-profit (retreat, speaker series, etc.)
$2000 for 8 hours. $200 each additional hour.

Party (Wedding, birthday, etc.)
$2500 for 8 hours. $200 each additional hour.

  • All Main Hall Rentals include use of the conference room and kitchen.
  • Main Hall capacity is 100 people standing. 60 people seated theatre style plus 10 performers/presenters.
  • All nonprofit rentals include use of the dishware. For-profit businesses and parties may rent dishware for an additional $250.
  • Digital piano available for rental. Inquire for cost.
  • Renters are allowed to charge an admission fee. Advanced ticket sales must use BRAVO’s own ticketing system. Music performances must allow a minimum of 10 free tickets for BRAVO youth.
  • All main hall events must include a COI. Parties must also hire one security person from a licensed and bonded security firm.
  • Alcohol may only be served by a licensed OLCC server. 
  • All renters are responsible for cleaning the venue when completed.
  • Absolutely no events or music may run past 10pm. A fine of $1000 will be applied if this limit is exceeded.