Workman Arts is committed to values of inclusivity and accessibility for all guests, staff, volunteers and artists. We are listening and learning from our community to help us address barriers and open up opportunities for anyone interested in engaging with Being Scene’s exhibitions and related events. Each event will have an active listener. We do our best to accommodate any interpretation, transportation assistance, navigation assistance, financial assistance or any other accessibility needs by request.

If you require any accessibility support in order to attend any of these events, please get in touch with Raine Laurent-Eugène at raine_laurenteugene@workmanarts.com or 416-583-4339, ext 9.

COVID-19 GUIDELINES AND PROTOCOLS 

Throughout the duration of the 2023 Being Scene exhibition and in-person events, Workman Arts will be requiring that those in attendance wear a mask, whilst maintaining physical distancing protocols to ensure the health and safety of all participants. Please note that if any of this changes, we will provide updates before scheduled events and open hours of the gallery.

ASL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

We will provide ASL interpretation for all virtual Q&As, workshops and panels held over Zoom, as well as the in-person events. If you have any questions about ASL Interpretation for this year’s Being Scene events, please contact Raine at raine_laurenteugene@workmanarts.com.

OPEN CAPTIONING

Live captioning will be available for all virtual Q&As, workshops and panels held over Zoom.

ACTIVE LISTENERS

Active Listeners are available at every event. They are individuals who will provide space for those who need it during and after our events.

In-person events will have an Active Listener on-site and will be wearing a pin that identifies them. There are also self-care kits available on-site.

Online events will have an Active Listener available by phone/text and email during the virtual event. The schedule and their contacts will be mentioned during the event and noted with their contact information in the chat. There will also be Active Listeners the following day for anyone who needs to reach out. You can find their contact info within the particular event page here.

 

ACTIVE LISTENER SCHEDULE

Date Name Phone Email
Tuesday, April 25th (1:00-6:00pm) Laura  647 833 9516 lauramclaura@gmail.com
Wednesday, April 26th (1:00-6:00pm) Serena  (647) 424-4641 serenaworkmanarts@gmail.com
Thursday, April 27th (1:00-8:00pm) Julian (437) 536-5209 julesq92@hotmail.com

Workman Arts Offsite – Artscape Youngplace

UPDATE – April 12th, 3:50 PM

The elevators at Artscape Youngplace are currently out of service.

Accessibility

Artscape Youngplace is fully accessible by Ontario standards, with a wheelchair ramp at the 180 Shaw Street doors, an elevator servicing every floor and a fully accessible washroom on every level. The nearby 63 Ossington bus on the TTC is wheelchair accessible.

Parking

There is no on-site car parking at Artscape Youngplace. Street parking and Green P lot parking is available in the surrounding neighbourhood. Limited bicycle parking racks are located near the main entrance at 180 Shaw Street. Artscape Youngplace does not allow bicycles and strollers to be left unattended in common areas.

Biking

There are several Bicycle Lock-Up Rings along Dundas Street West provided by the city.

Transit

Artscape Youngplace is within close walking distance of several public transit stops. Take the 501 Queen streetcar to Shaw Street (stop #6850), the 505 Dundas
streetcar to Ossington Avenue (stop #2175) or the 63 Ossington bus northbound to Shaw Street (stop #6052) or southbound to Argyle Street (stop #5952).

Daniels Spectrum

Accessibility

Daniels Spectrum is fully accessible by Ontario standards. All washrooms and drinking fountains are accessible. Daniels Spectrum has barrier-free access to the building via the Dundas Street entrance and elevators (to all floors) located in the South Lobby. All signage throughout the building is also in braille.

Parking

Paid public parking at Daniels Spectrum is available in a lot located underneath the building. The vehicle entrance is located at the rear of the building, accessed via Sackville Street on the western side of the building. Parking is $10.00 for 8 hours and can be paid by cash or creditcard.

Transit

Direct public transit access via the Dundas Street streetcar.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT ACCESSIBILITY AND ACCESS NEEDS, PLEASE CONTACT:
RAINE LAURENT-EUGÈNE
MEMBERSHIP & HOSPITAL PROGRAMS MANAGER
416-583-4339, ext 9
raine_laurenteugene@workmanarts.com

FINANCIAL ACCESS

While the Being Scene exhibition is free to attend, if you require financial assistance to attend one of the scheduled Being Scene tours or events, please get in touch with Raine at raine_laurenteugene@workmanarts.com or 416-583-4339, ext 9.

SERVICE ANIMALS

Service animals are welcome in all areas at all venues at Being Scene.

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS

If you require a personal support worker to accompany you to programs, please get in touch with Raine Laurent-Eugene at raine_laurenteugene@workmanarts.com or 416-583-4339, ext 9. We would be happy to welcome your personal support worker free of charge to all programs.

NAVIGATION ASSISTANCE

Since navigating to new venues can be challenging, Workman Arts can offer personal support workers (free of charge) to provide physical navigation support upon request.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If you require technical support to access the virtual events or the website with the online artwork and store throughout the exhibition, please contact Josh at josh_vettivelu@workmanarts.com or 416-583-4339 ext 6