Keele Artworks
5
5
Date of visit: May 2024
I have experience of challenges around: seeing
Overall Rating
Excellent
Audio described tour for visually impaired Having participated previously in a similar event albeit different artworks it was useful to have some sense of the location, gallery and format of the session. The gallery staff and volunteer guides are sensitive to accessibility needs regarding vision/ mobility around the venue and gallery, not intrusive , which makes a comfortable environment. The team are sensible to pick only several artworks to study/ describe/explain objectively. They are knowledgeable about painting and printmaking techniques from personal experience which added to the richness of works described; these varied. Some lengthy discussion evolved around one painting in particular as to any underlying meaning in addition to its literal image. The act of describing seemed to make the group, sighted or not, think or ‘look’ in a more substantive way. Very enjoyable and stimulating morning I think, for all parties. Thank you.
Disabled Access In and Around
Excellent
there is a ramp to the main entrance and the ground floor venue for this viewing is all on one level, disabled parking or drop-off near entrance
Parking & Transport
Excellent
Staff
Excellent
Lovely staff, welcoming and enthusiastic also empathetic to needs of visually impaired Knowledgeable about exhibits
