APT9 Exhibition Report

Clockwise from opposite: A volunteer-guided tour of APT9 for a visitor with no vision / Photographer: Joe Ruckli; A volunteer-guided tour of APT9 for visitors with hearing loss / Photographer: Chloë Callistemon; A volunteer-guided tour of APT9 in GOMA / Photographer: Joe Ruckli ACCESS PROGRAMS VOLUNTEER-GUIDED TOURS The Gallery’s dedicated team of volunteer guides provided daily guided tours for adult special- interest groups from community associations, disability groups, and general exhibition visitors. Over 6400 visitors participated in volunteer-guided tours. There were 583 scheduled public tours across both QAG and GOMA, with a total of 5278 participants including 18 tours for 95 visitors with disability. Volunteer guides also provided tours for 55 special-interest adult groups (1167 visitors) from community associations. AUSLAN AND CAPTIONED VIDEOS As part of the Gallery’s commitment to access, the Learning team produced two introductory videos with Auslan interpretation and captions for general and schools audiences. The team also worked on a video project with a member of the Deaf community who shared highlights of APT9 in Auslan. The videos were available for viewing on QAGOMA TV. LOW-SENSORY VIEWING On 9 February, visitors with Autism or sensory sensitivity were invited to attend APT9 in GOMA for a low-sensory exhibition viewing. In a relaxed environment held prior to opening hours, volumes were lowered, high-sensory areas were signposted and designated quiet zones were available. To assist with planning a visit, an information sheet and floor plans were developed for online and onsite use. 41 people attended. 43 ACCESS PROGRAMS