Tour for visitors with low or no vision Asia Pacific Triennial Highlights

Tour for visitors with low or no vision featuring Corupira 2023 Henrique Oliveira, commissioned for ‘Fairy Tales’, Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) Brisbane 2023-24 / © Henrique Oliveira / Photograph: C Callistemon ©QAGOMA

Tour for visitors with low or no vision featuring Corupira 2023 Henrique Oliveira, commissioned for ‘Fairy Tales’, Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) Brisbane 2023-24 / © Henrique Oliveira / Photograph: C Callistemon ©QAGOMA / View full image

When

10.15 – 11.15 am, Fri 4 Apr 2025

Where

Queensland Art Gallery

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Audio Described

What to Expect

Admission

  • Free (bookings essential)

    Free
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About

This volunteer guided tour for visitors with low or no vision includes audio description and a tactile experience of the Asia Pacific Triennial.

Suitable for visitors who are blind or have low vision. Places are limited and bookings are essential.

A visitor with no vision explores Truth by Bertram Mackennal on a tactile tour at QAG | Purchased 1989 from the estate of Lady Trout with a special allocation from the Queensland Government | Photograph: J. Ruckli

A visitor with no vision explores Truth by Bertram Mackennal on a tactile tour at QAG | Purchased 1989 from the estate of Lady Trout with a special allocation from the Queensland Government | Photograph: J. Ruckli / View full image

It was great to touch some of the exhibits as it gives a better idea of size and placement in the space

Visitor with no vision on a guided tour at QAG

What to Expect

Here’s what to expect at this event.

Everyone is welcome! Please contact groupbookings@qagoma.qld.gov.au in advance of the program if you have any access needs or queries about the event. Find out more about Accessibility at QAGOMA and planning your visit.

Sensory aspects

  • We try our best to minimise sound in the space, but sometimes there might be low level noise from a nearby artwork or the sounds of the Gallery.
  • If the event becomes overwhelming or stressful, earmuffs and sensory kits are available. Each kit contains a number of resources for self-regulation and calming. Please speak to a staff member for assistance.
  • The Gallery air conditioning is set to 21°C to conserve the artworks
  • This event will be photographed/filmed by QAGOMA staff. If you do not wish to be photographed/filmed, please advise a QAGOMA staff member on arrival.