YARD EVENTS

MAKE MEMORIES at the yard

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The Steel Yard is a center for creative activity and events. We’re a collaborative of artists, craftspeople, makers, and learners. We want to share what we make and how we make it with you. Every October we pour molten iron through 30-foot metal sculptures! In the summer we open our studio and demonstrate our crafts of blacksmithing, iron pouring, welding, ceramics, and jewelry.

Come witness the industrial arts in action at our historic campus that features soaring steel gantries and the enormous sculptural remnants of Iron Pours past. Stay up to date by checking out our Facebook, Instagram and events calendar.

Questions? Please contact our Community Engagement Coordinator, Spocka Summa, via email spocka@thesteelyard.org

Looking to find space for your next event? Fill out the Inquiry Form below and get the conversation started!

Thank You for considering the Steel Yard to host your event. The Steel Yard’s grounds can accommodate events from 30 – 1,500 people offering you the chance to do something truly unique at a National Historic Register property in the heart of Providence’s cultural hub.

This questionnaire will help us anticipate your needs so we can lend our advice and event management expertise to assist you in throwing a successful gathering at the Yard. We will use this information to calculate your event fees, secure your dates and prepare a contract.

Fill in as much as you can, we understand that you may not know all of the details at this point, and don’t hesitate to include specifics. We love problem solving to make your most creative ideas a reality! A Steel Yard representative will meet with you to go over our costs and each point of this helpful planning tool to ensure we are prepared for your event!

INDIVIDUAL & ORGANIZATION INFORMATION

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Name of Organization *

Type of Organiztion *

Individual
Commercial (for-profit)
Non-Profit 501(c)3 exempt
Non-Profit

EVENT COORDINATOR INFORMATION

This person must be in attendance for the duration of the event and be immediately available to

The Steel Yard’s Event Staff and City Officials at all times

Event Coordinator Name *

First

Last

Event Coordinator Number *

Event Coordinator Email *

EVENT INFORMATION

Tell us as much as you can about your plans for this event at the Yard! Include details regarding any components of your event such as the use of vehicles, fires, rides, any other pertinent information about the event (all of the fun stuff!).

Event Title *

Event Date(s) *

Event Time *

Detailed Description of Event and Activities: *

Include details regarding any components of your event such as activities, performances, use of vehicles animals; sound, vendor sales, equipment, staging, and any other pertinent information about the event.

Total Anticipated Attendance: *

Special restrictions apply for events will attendance of 500 guests or more

Is this a public or private event? *

Public (Dance Party, Performance, etc)
Private (Wedding, Birthday, etc)

SET-UP AND BREAK DOWN

If your set up and breakdown are not the same day(s) as your contracted rental period,

additional costs may be added to your rental fee.

Please provide a detailed description of your set up plans *

WASTE AND RECYCLING

You must properly dispose of waste and garbage throughout the term of your event and immediately upon conclusion of the event the area must be returned to a clean condition.

For a fee, The Steel Yard can provide cleaning and trash removal.

ENTERTAINMENT AND EVENT ACTIVITIES

ANY and ALL events with amplified music or gatherings exceeding 300 people will require approval from the Providence Board of Licenses. the Steel Yard will help you apply for this permit, we just need a little information for the application. https://www.providenceri.com/efile/6081

Will sound checks be conducted prior to event? *

STAGING

Stage(s) *

Stage Company Name *

Stage Company Number *

Stage Company Email *

TENT

Tent(s) *

Tent Company Name

Tent Company Phone

Tent Company Email

PORTABLE RESTROOMS

Mandatory for all events.

(x1) Standard Unit and (x1) Accessible Unit provided by the Steel Yard. 1 per 250 guests required.

Number of Standard Units *

Number of Accessible Units *

Portable Restroom Company *

Portable Restroom Company Phone *

Portable Restroom Company Email *

CONCESSIONS

Will your event include vending?

Vending may require licenses from the city and state departments if you or your vendors do not already have them.

Is there an admission fee? *

SITE MAP

EVENT LAYOUT

Using the Site Map, please label your intended layout for all of the applicable items listed below.

Admission/Gate
Alcohol sales/ bar
Booths, exhibits, installations
Tent locations
Fencing, barriers, or barricades
First Aid facilities
Food concession/ food preparation areas
Gas tanks i.e. helium, propane, etc.
Generator locations
Platforms, stages, seating or related structures
Portable restrooms
Vehicles/ trailers

PROOF OF LIABILITY INSURANCE

I understand that I will be required to provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) in the amount of One Million Dollars naming The Steel Yard, 27 Sims Avenue, Providence RI 02909 as additionally insured *

Yes, I understand

DAMAGE DEPOSIT

I understand that a refundable $500 damage/ clean up deposit will be required. It will be noted in my contract/quote. *

Yes, I understand

Name *

First

Last

I have filled this form out to the best of my knowledge.