HIRE OUR SPACES

The Main Gallery

A bright, open space with high ceilings and exposed brick. The Main Gallery is partitioned by bright, white walls into four separate display areas. The gallery is perfect for photo shoots, a filming location, product launch or a special event.

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Access

The Main Gallery Space is located on the second floor of our building and is lift accessible.

Capacity

 Standing: 250

Costs

Dimensions

The Project Gallery

A unique space on our new basement level, The Project Gallery is the hub of BACKLIT, located on ground level with large windows letting in plenty of natural light. With gallery-finish walls and original features, this spacious and flexible space, is perfect for exhibitions, coffee mornings, talks and special events. The space also benefits from its own private entrance. 

Click here to view the Project Gallery floorplan

Access

The Project Gallery is accessible from street level and has lift access.

Capacity

 Standing: 175

Costs

Dimensions

The Screening Room

Cosy and intimate, The Screening Room is a blacked-out, soundproofed space with cinema screen, projector, and sound equipment, making it perfect for large-scale presenations and screenings. It has a naturally lit breakout space for post-screening discussions and meetings.

Access

The Screening Room is lift accessible.

Capacity

 Standing: 30

Costs

Dimensions

Technician Support: cost and hours



Additional 


Discounted Rates

Discount hire rates are available to community groups, charities, students and BACKLIT Associate and Studio Members. Discount is only available on 1 week minimum hires only.

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Staffing

BACKLIT usually operates three days a week from Wednesday – Friday. If your event or installation is outside of working hours you will need to consider additional costs. The requirements that need to be considered are:

We supply building health and safety training if its required for your hire. A BACKLIT staff member will need to be present for all evening events which will incur additional charges.

Health, Safety, Security and Safeguarding

We require a minimum of 2 invigilators to be present for all public exhibitions and events. Invigilators will be supplied by the hiring person/organisation and will need to be trained in BACKLIT building Health and Safety procedures prior to the event.

Refreshments

We can provide tea and coffee at £0.50 per person. Alcohol must be provided bythe person hiring the space and must be supplied to visitors free of charge. There is no in-house catering but we’re happy to provide a list BACKLIT-approved caterers.

Deposit

A deposit which is a percentage of the cost of renting out a space will be charged to each hire. This will be fully refundable after inspection of the space post-hire.