Our Space - Your Event

Private Events & Venue Rental

The Museum of Northern California Art (monca) in Chico, CA is a spectacular choice for your event. Imagine the possibilities for your wedding, party, meeting or conference in the elegant spaces of the Museum. Conveniently located in downtown Chico, this unique setting offers guests free parking. Surrounding exhibitions create an artistic backdrop for event guests, and exclusive access to the exhibitions builds a truly memorable experience.

Rental/Event Types

At monca, we believe the arts thrive through community collaboration. We are committed to making our spaces accessible and partnering with individuals, organizations, and artists who want to bring creative experiences to Northern California. Whether you're hosting an event, presenting a performance, or organizing a community gathering, we offer several partnership and rental options to fit your goals. Explore the opportunities below to find the option that's right for you.

 Independent Rental

  • Participant pays a flat rental fee for use of the space.
  • Participant retains 100% of event proceeds.
  • monca provides the venue only.

monca Benefit Event

  • No rental fee.
  • Participant donates 100% of event proceeds to monca.
  • Event is presented as a fundraiser benefiting monca.
  • monca will promote event through newsletter/social media.

Revenue Share Partnership 

  • No rental fee.
  • Event proceeds are split: 20% to monca, 80% to the participant.
  • Revenue-sharing partnership between monca and the presenter.
  • monca will promote event through newsletter/social media.

Rental Rates

  • - Single Gallery (2 hour minimum) $100 hourly
  • - Entire Facility, 1/2 day (up to 4 hours) $1,000
  • - Entire Facility, full day (over 4 hours) $1,500

*Discounted rates available for nonprofit institutions. 

Rental Availability 

Hours are based on museum operating hours:

  • Monday–Wednesday: 8:00am – 11:00pm (available all day)
  • Thursday–Sunday: 5:00pm – 11:00pm
  • Special Provision: The Ginochio Gallery may be rented during normal museum hours for large groups with at least 30 days advance notice. This does not require museum closure and adds a 10% premium to the standard rental rate. 
Monca Museum Chico Ca Interior

Venue Rental

Why Choose monca?

We offer a variety of rental space options for private and corporate functions accommodating groups of all sizes. Join us for holiday parties, corporate meetings, customer appreciation days, intimate parties or black-tie dinners. The museum has provided the Chico community with years of exhibitions, entertainment and education. All proceeds from rentals directly support the museum’s mission.