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The Oakland Asian Cultural Center features a 15,000 square-foot center including a 325-seat auditorium designed with lighting, sound stage and dressing rooms for performances and flexible seating arrangements. We also offer classrooms, conference rooms, dance studio, commercial kitchen and an exhibit space that offers year-round opportunities for cultural enrichment.
Rentals available for:
- Parties
- Receptions
- Weddings
- Conferences
- Performances
- Plays
- Meetings
We are centrally located in Chinatown’s Pacific Renaissance Plaza, above the Oakland Asian Library with convenient garage parking. OACC is very easily accessible by public transit, including 12th St. and Lake Merritt BART stations, many AC Transit routes and Amtrak.
All funds from the rentals of our facilities are channeled directly to support our non-profit programs and the maintenance of our facilities. By renting our space, you are supporting our ongoing work with the local community to nurture Asian Pacific American arts and culture in the Bay Area.
To view the rooms:
360 View of Room 6 (Dance Studio)
For information call (510) 637-0457 or email rentals@oacc.cc
RESOURCES
Oakland Asian Cultural Center is a community-based 501c3 non-profit corporation. OACC reserves the right to refuse any rental. The rental of the facility by individuals or groups does not constitute any endorsement of the products, message, or methods of the client by OACC.
AVAILABLE ROOMS & SPECS
The Edward W. Chin Auditorium is a space that has dark wood paneling and contemporary details that create an ambiance of elegance. Cathedral ceilings that reach a height of 16 feet allow for excellent acoustics.
Completed with a generous donation from Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Yuri Chin, the Auditorium features dark wood paneling and contemporary details that provide an elegant environment for any occasion. At the front of the Auditorium is a stage with curtains, standard theater stage lighting, and a 9’ x 12’ projection screen. The Auditorium is also equipped with a full sound system. High ceilings and fabric-covered walls allow for excellent acoustics. Behind the stage are two dressing rooms, each with its own bathroom. With its open floor-plan, flexible seating arrangements, stage, and audio-visual capacity, the Auditorium easily adapts to a variety of uses: from banquets and receptions to conferences, workshops, performances, film screenings, and sporting tournaments.
Dimensions/Capacity
Auditorium 60′ x 53′ x 16′
Square Feet 3180
Banquet Seating 162
Theater Seating 275
Standing Room 385
Conference TBD
Classroom 94
Stage Area 45.5′ x 24′ x 14′
Stage Square Feet 1092
CONFERENCE ROOM 2
Dimensions 22.5x19x9
Square Feet 427
Banquet 24
Theater 25
Conference 20
Classroom 10
CONFERENCE ROOM 3
Dimensions 22x19x9
Square Feet 418
Banquet 24
Theater 25
Conference 20
Classroom 10
Room 4
Dimensions 30x33x9
Square Feet 960
Banquet 50
Theater 60
Conference 30
Classroom 30
Room 5
Dimensions 23.5x33x9
Square Feet 775
Banquet 50
Theater 60
Conference 30
Classroom 30
Room 4/5 joined
Dimensions 54x33x9
Square Feet 1760
Banquet 100
Theater 120
Conference 50
Classroom 60
Studio Room 6 has hardwood floors, a wall of floor to ceiling mirrors with barre, white-board, and a small stage with three large southeast-facing picture windows serving as its backdrop. The studio is airy and bathed in natural light. While primarily used for dance, movement, and other performing arts activities, this studio may also be used for gatherings such as receptions, meetings, and lectures.
Dimensions/Capacity
Dimensions 24x33x9
Square Feet 825
Classroom 12
Theater 30
Conference n/a
Banquet n/a
The Oakland Asian Cultural Center features a 15,000 square-foot center including a large auditorium designed with lighting, sound stage and dressing rooms for performances and flexible seating arrangements. We also offer classrooms, conference rooms, dance studio, commercial kitchen and an exhibit space that offers year-round opportunities for cultural enrichment.
