Accessible Arts Writing for Exhibitions

Verge is hosting a participatory workshop with accessibility consultant Sarah Empey. Sarah will be taking participants through how she uses her unique perspective to describe art and to make gallery and museum spaces more accessible for the blind and low-vision community. The workshop will be held within the gallery alongside HOSSEI’s exhibition ESSSENSSSE which has been co-designed with Sarah, including audio descriptions, QR codes with braille overlays, and tactile markings, to increase its accessibility.

Participants are invited to join us for an afternoon tea following the workshop.

About Sarah Empey:
​​Sarah Empey is legally blind and is currently working as a consultant with art galleries and museums. With lived experience and background in accessible and inclusive design, Sarah has set her “sights” on audio descriptions to bring the world of art to the blind and low-vision community. Sarah has worked with the Queensland University of Technology Art Museum, William Robinson Gallery, Museum of Brisbane, and The Abbey Museum.

Having grown up in Calgary, Canada, Sarah is currently living in Brisbane, Australia.

EXHIBITION ACCESS
Recorded Audio Descriptions of ESSSENSSSE will be available via QR code at the gallery and on our website.  

VENUE ACCESS
Wheelchair access - there are two lifts available: one on City Rd and one on Maze Crescent.

Accessible and all-gender bathrooms are located about 90 metres from Verge. They are equipped with a handrail. A baby-change table is available.
Guide Dogs and support animals are welcome at Verge.

For detailed access information to the venue, please visit the Access page on our website.

If you have any further questions, suggestions, or would like any information in another format, please don't hesitate to get in touch with Anthia Balis at vergegallery@usu.edu.au or via phone at (02) 9563 6218.