Accessibility
The Ural Industrial Biennial of Contemporary Art is a significant cultural event for both Sverdlovsk Region and Russia. We want everybody to enjoy contemporary art; therefore, we strive to ensure physical and information accessibility.
One of the goals of the Biennial is to look at the industrial heritage of the region from a new angle. Unfortunately, this concept suggests that the exhibitions are held at not handicap-accessible venues. If you need help in moving or accompanying you, you can always address the security officers, administrators, or other staff.
Venues accessibility
THE URAL OPTICAL-MECHANICAL PLANT, BUILDING 103
One of the workshops of an operating plant. The venue is suitable to visit independently. The entrance to the building has a wheelchair ramp; the doorway is wide; the entire exhibition is on one floor. Note that there are, unfortunately, no handicap-accessible bathrooms.
THE SALUTE CINEMA BUILDING
A cinema building with a rich history. The ground floor is accessible for visitors with limited mobility; the entrance to the building has a wheelchair ramp. There is no lift or ramps inside. If you need help moving around, please address the administrator. We would be grateful if you inform us about your visit in advance so that we could make your visit to this venue comfortable.
THE EKATERINBURG STATE CIRCUS
A unique architectural piece. The ground floor is accessible for visitors with limited mobility; the entrance to the building has a wheelchair ramp. There is no lift or ramps inside. If you need help moving around, please address the administrator. We would be grateful if you inform us about your visit in advance so that we could make your visit to this venue comfortable.
THE CENTRAL POST OFFICE
A 1934 constructivist operating post office. The exhibition takes place in the stairwell, so viewing is possible only from the stairs.
SOCIAL STORY
You can learn how the biennial venues are arranged in advance. We have prepared a social story that will allow you to prepare for your visit and make it comfortable.
Accessible tours
Accessible tours consider the specifics of the sensory perception of various groups of visitors. Free tours and play classes are available. Please schedule tours and classes in advance.
FOR VISITORS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
The Biennial provides adapted tours at all the venues. Contact the coordinator to schedule a free tour.
Polina Fishchenko: +7 (982) 705-13-90; polinafischtschenko@gmail.com
Lyolya Sobenina: +7 (904) 981-32-38; lieka.le@gmail.com
FOR VISITORS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT
The Biennial provides tours with audio descriptions and tactile materials at all the venues. Contact the administrator to schedule a free tour.
Anastasia Perevozshchikova +7 (982) 650-05-81; artsvobodada@gmail.com
Lyolya Sobenina: +7 (904) 981-32-38; lieka.le@gmail.com
GUIDE DOG
Visitors with visual impairment can attend the venues with their guide dogs. You can ask the venue administrator for a water bowl for your dog.
FOR VISITORS WITH HEARING LOSS
The Biennial provides tours with translation into the Russian Sign Language at all the venues. Contact the coordinator to schedule a free tour.
Anastasia Dergousova: +7 (919) 939-95-55; dergousovaa@gmail.com
Lyolya Sobenina: +7 (904) 981-32-38; lieka.le@gmail.com
RUSSIAN SIGN LANGUAGE
Some of the events of the Biennial public program will be simultaneously interpreted into the Russian sign language. Check the Events for the announcements.