Grafton Regional Gallery
Highlights
Overview
Grafton Regional Gallery (GRG) is one of NSW's leading contemporary public galleries, delivering a vibrant program of events and public programs, and bringing showstopping exhibitions to the region.
Grafton Regional Gallery is also home to the Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award (JADA), the nation's richest regional drawing prize. The JADA attracts entries from major artists across Australia, celebrating contemporary Australian drawing at its finest. Grafton Regional Gallery brings high-profile exhibitions, such as the Archibald and Wynne Prizes to the region, as well as in-house curated exhibitions showcasing the strength and vibrancy of regional artists in NSW.
Shop for artisan gifts in The Gallery Store, stroll through the sculpture garden and don't forget to snap a photo on Grafton's iconic big purple chair!
Accessibility
A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high)
Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)
Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
Have step free access to the conference or function room
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Have wheelchair accessible picnic tables (picnic tables require 720mm knee clearance and 800mm maximum height)
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Provide seating in common areas including reception area
Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges
Train your staff in disability awareness
Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Website meets WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)