when: 23 April 2024 | venue: Museum of Contemporary Art | cost: Free | address: 140 George Street , The Rocks NSW 2000 | website: https://www.mca.com.au/events-programs/calendar/autism-friendly-gallery-opening-2024/ | tickets: https://www.mca.com.au/events-programs/calendar/autism-friendly-gallery-opening-2024/
published: 17 Apr 2024, 5 min read
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A relaxed gallery opening for autistic children to enjoy with their family while the Museum is closed to the public.
Get creative with art-making activities and experience sensory-friendly artworks in the 24th Biennale of Sydney. Facilitated by MCA artist educators and Aspect volunteers, this program is designed for autistic children, their siblings and families with the freedom to join structured activities or to set their own pace.
Developed in collaboration with Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect).
What to expect
Staff and volunteers trained in disability confidence
Staff trained in audio-description
Staff Auslan user
Lowered sound volumes and modified lighting
Dedicated quieter space
Relaxed pace and flexible arrival times
Artworks chosen for participants' sensory needs
Visual Story guide to access the MCA
Program
10.30am: Arrive at the MCA via Circular Quay entrance
10.30-11.30am: Visit Level 1 Galleries while the Museum is closed to the public and participate in creative activities
11am-12pm: Join art-making activities on Level 3
12pm: Program concludes
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard Scheme
The MCA is proudly participating in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard Scheme. Wearing a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard or wristband discreetly indicates to people around you, including trained staff, that you may need additional support, time or understanding. The scheme allows people to choose to be visible when they want to be.
Find out more about the Sunflowers in Sydney program.
Accessibility
For access-related support, contact us via (tel:+61 2 9245 2400) or mail@mca.com.au.
If you are a regular visitor to the MCA and would like to discuss assistance with orientation training to the venue, visit the Guide Dogs NSW/ACT website or call 1800 484 333.
Book tickets
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A relaxed gallery opening for autistic children to enjoy with their family while the Museum is closed to the public.
Get creative with art-making activities and experience sensory-friendly artworks in the 24th Biennale of Sydney. Facilitated by MCA artist educators and Aspect volunteers, this program is designed for autistic children, their siblings and families with the freedom to join structured activities or to set their own pace.
Developed in collaboration with Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect).
What to expect
Staff and volunteers trained in disability confidence
Staff trained in audio-description
Staff Auslan user
Lowered sound volumes and modified lighting
Dedicated quieter space
Relaxed pace and flexible arrival times
Artworks chosen for participants' sensory needs
Visual Story guide to access the MCA
Program
10.30am: Arrive at the MCA via Circular Quay entrance
10.30-11.30am: Visit Level 1 Galleries while the Museum is closed to the public and participate in creative activities
11am-12pm: Join art-making activities on Level 3
12pm: Program concludes
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard Scheme
The MCA is proudly participating in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard Scheme. Wearing a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard or wristband discreetly indicates to people around you, including trained staff, that you may need additional support, time or understanding. The scheme allows people to choose to be visible when they want to be.
Find out more about the Sunflowers in Sydney program.
Accessibility
For access-related support, contact us via (tel:+61 2 9245 2400) or mail@mca.com.au.
If you are a regular visitor to the MCA and would like to discuss assistance with orientation training to the venue, visit the Guide Dogs NSW/ACT website or call 1800 484 333.
Book tickets
Go see Autism-friendly gallery opening at the MCA 2024.
Autism-friendly gallery opening at the MCA 2024 is on 23 April 2024. See start and end times below. Conveniently located in The Rocks. Call '+61 2 9245 2400 for details. Visit their website at https://www.mca.com.au/events-programs/calendar/autism-friendly-gallery-opening-2024/.
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