We are offering and experimenting with low-sensory and voice-off exhibition visiting hours.

On Thursdays from 12-7 pm, our exhibition Manager, Kay Slater, will offer a low-sensory and/or voice-off experience to visitors wishing to visit the space and our exhibitions.

What this will mean:

• We will ask visitors to come scent-free on Thursdays (no perfume or scented body products—paint your nails a few days before visiting!) Please try not to smoke before your visit.
• Masks are mandatory* (required) on Thursdays (masks are not required but always encouraged during other visiting hours).
• You will not be approached by staff unless you approach us (or if you are in need of assistance).
• We ask that you try to be “voice-off” or practice silence and not converse with our gallery staff or other visitors while you are on site. Kay is hard of hearing and will require mask-wearing (mandatory)* visitors to communicate by writing, ASL, English sign, or to step outside and remove masks so they can lip read (English or French). Staff will not engage you in conversation and will ask you to step outside if you need to use your voice.
• Any sound or media pieces will be sound off or low-volume for visitors. Transcripts and captions will be available for all works.
• Overhead, exhibition lights will be dimmed, still providing safe passage through the space.
• Any works with strong scents will be removed, or the show will have considerable signage to advise visitors before entering the space.

We acknowledge that masks are not accessible to everyone and if you are unable to wear a mask during your visit, please let the attendant know. We will be prioritizing mask-wearing visitors, but depending on the time of your visit, we will do our best to accommodate you! You are also welcome to book specific times for your visit and we will limit visitors during your scheduled visit.

If you have any suggestions, additional requests for a low-sensory day, or would like us to anticipate your visit with additional consideration, please email us at access@grunt.ca – we welcome your feedback!