Archive for the ‘Gallery’ Category

OpenBritain to Launch OpenLondon

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

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The new OpenLondon guide is the definitive guide for visitors to London with access needs. The guide contains everything required to enjoy London to the full.

OpenLondon is packed with useful information on accommodation, places of interest, transport, theatres, restaurants and shopping.

Clear, attractive entries present the reader with facts at their fingertips and useful maps help find locations.

Inspirational information about places to visit and practical advice on getting around the city make this guide an invaluable holiday or business trip planning tool for anyone with access needs.

Why advertise in the OpenLondon guide?

If you want to promote your accessible services to an enormous, largely untapped market, this is the publication for you.

• The OpenLondon guide is a unique publication – a definitive travel guide for people with access needs. OpenLondon has everything needed to explore and enjoy London to the full

• Display advertisers also receive a free detailed listing including photographs and a link to your website on www.openbritain.net

• OpenLondon will be marketed through networks used by disabled people including RADAR and Tourism for All UK

• OpenLondon is available in newsagents, bookshops and Tourist Information Centres throughout the UK

• The OpenLondon guide is a full colour, high quality book

• This publication is the OFFICIAL guide which is supported by The Mayor of London, Visit London and the London Development Agency

For further information please download the OpenLondon Media Pack below.

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Posted by Craig Grimes in Accommodation, Attraction, England, Gallery, Hotel, London, News, OpenBritain, Publications, Tourism, Travel | No Comments »

BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead

Monday, October 19th, 2009

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BALTIC is housed in a landmark industrial building on the south bank of the River Tyne in Gateshead and is the biggest gallery of its kind in the world.

BALTIC has no permanent collection, providing instead an ever-changing calendar of exhibitions and activities that give a unique and compelling insight into contemporary artistic practice. The BALTIC programme ranges from blockbuster exhibitions to innovative new work and projects created by artists working within the local community.

The centre currently has 3 exhibitions by Martin Parr, Malcolm McLaren and Kimsooja and they also give quite a lot of information regarding facilities for disabled people which includes:

“BALTIC is fully accessible with a range of free mobility, parking and general visitor facilities.

Parking (disabled)

There are seven reserved parking spaces for Blue Badge Holders situated to the rear of BALTIC with an access ramp on the riverside of the building which will direct you to the main entrance on BALTIC Square (approximately 180m away). A further five disabled parking bays are available adjacent to BALTIC on South Shore Road.

Toilets

Male, Female and unisex disabled toilets are available on all floors except Level 5.

Facilities for disabled visitors
Click here for a list of facilities available  to use at BALTIC. Please contact us in advance to reserve a wheelchair, tri-wheel walker or scooter or to arrange personal guidance.
Guide and Hearing Dogs are welcome.

For information in Braille, large print or on audiotape, or to arrange a touch tour or sign language interpreted tour please call 0191 478 1810 or for textphone 0191 440 4944

BALTIC is part of the Gateshead Shopmobility Scheme. If you wish to book a scooter of wheelchair for your visit to the Gateshead Quayside, please call 0191 440 4960.”

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The Argentium Project: Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

The Argentium Project: Exploring New Avenues for Silver Design at the Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery (BMAG) from the 22nd September 2009 – 21st February 2010 is described as:

“A fascinating display in the metalwork gallery at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, which brings together new research and creative work by Kristina Niedderer. She explores the revolutionary new silver alloy, Argentium© through hand work and modern machine techniques. Kristina has created a range of objects combining the use of Argentium© Sterling Silver and laser welding which test and extend traditional craft practice.”
Information about access for disabled people can be found on the BMAG website as can a map of Blue Badge parking in Birmingham City Centre.
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