The Gallery

The gallery is a super dynamic central space just off our 1st building entrance with the ability to be open or closed off from the lobby due to its reconfigurable walls. Throughout the year, our Community Programs department oversees various gallery art installations, which are open to the public when no events are reserved.

Two walls within the gallery hold the work of the artist(s), and two gallery divisions are made of glass panels, which facilities staff can move to provide a closed room or have it be an extension of the lobby. It is possible to have some, all, or no panels in place for your event (making it an expandable space if you also rent the lobby). The meetings must be moved by facilities staff and arranged before the event. This is the least private of our event spaces, although (with panels and doors closed) it can be pretty insulated from sound in the lobby. The gallery has a concrete floor and white walls with a small skylight fed from the 2nd-floor entrance and is entirely reconfigurable. Please be aware that art exhibits may contain topics or imagery that some might be sensitive to.

Its unique ability to feed audio to or from other rooms in the building makes this a great party breakout space for more significant events in the Rainbow Room. See more information below-regarding equipment options.

Due to its high visibility to the general public, alcohol cannot be served within the line of sight of the street.

We offer competitive rental rates and special discounts for nonprofits. Please email us at [email protected] or call 415-865-5631 if you are interested in any of our rooms.

• Events related to arts and culture
• Public events
• Workshops and presentations for about 30 people
• Performance space for an audience of around 20 people (50 if also renting the lobby)
• Board meetings for about 15 people
• Social gatherings/networking events and cocktail parties

• Furniture is configured with the layout of your choice and ready for you when you arrive (tables and chairs are free)
• The glass panels that enclose the room can be left partly open, completely open (zero separation from the 1st-floor lobby), or completely enclosed. Configuration must be arranged beforehand.
• Standard overhead speakers or PA system with microphone or aux input (or a live audio feed from the Rainbow Room or room 201)
• Rolling flatscreen TV or sitting projector/standing tripod projection screen to connect to your computer or our DVD player.
• Rolling vertical whiteboard
• Outlets are available upon request
• Phone line and speakerphone
• Wifi (free) or ethernet cable for direct internet access
• Podium and/or stage riser

Please note that there are additional fees at varying rates for renting equipment.

All common areas and rented spaces at the Center are ADA-compatible. Entry to the building has an ADA push-button to open the door. Two elevators are available for use in the 1st-floor lobby and open just in front of the Second Floor Lobby.

Bathroom doors on the 2nd floor are held open during event times. Bathrooms on the 1st floor are kept open at all times.

We strive to be a scent-free building for those sensitivities to perfumes. We request that anyone with access requests or questions contact us directly with at least 72 hours’ notice to ensure that we meet their needs: 415-865-5631 or [email protected].

The SF LGBT Center building melds the modern and the historical. The East side of the building is the last surviving Victorian on Market Street, having narrowly survived the fire from the 1906 earthquake. In 2002 the center joined together the modern neighboring building with the Victorian. In April 2017, we held our ribbon-cutting ceremony after a year and a half of renovations to the building, providing whole new event and meeting spaces and bringing in new local service providers to be housed within our walls.

We encourage all event attendees to utilize our community service programs at the Center. Please see what services might relate to your event here. Our building is temperature-controlled, and most electricity is sourced from our rooftop solar panels.