To ensure the well-being of both Public Art Centre staff and visitors, new safety protocols have been established:
  • All visitors must self-assess before visiting the Public Art Centre. Please stay home if you are not feeling well.
  • Please visit External link opens in new tab or windowOntario Health West  for their online assessment tool
  • Visitors are required to wear self-provided masks.(additional masks are available at entry)
  • Hand sanitizer is provided upon entry and throughout the public space.
  • Please follow the directional signs when touring the exhibitions.
  • The Public Art Centre will limit the building’s capacity and use signage to prevent congestion. (Current restrictions: 10 visitors at a time)
  • All visitors and staff must maintain a two-metre distance from each other. Household groups may remain together. Children must stay with an adult at all times.
  • No running in the facility.
  • We encourage visitors to follow a one-way designated path when entering and exiting the gallery spaces.
  • Gallery Three is limited to two visitors, unless the group is from the same household.
  • Plexiglas barriers have been installed at the reception desk.
  • A Hand sanitation station has be placed at entry and stringent cleaning practices will be in place throughout the Public Art Centre.
  • The public washroom in the Public Art Centre will be closed.
  • High-touch points, such as service counters and entry doors, will be cleaned every 30 minutes.
  • Elevator will not be in use to the public.

NEW PUBLIC ART CENTRE HOURS OF OPERATION
  • Tuesday to Saturday: 12 PM to 4 PM


AFFECTED ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
  • Public tours, programs and special events are postponed until further notice, as guided by the Provincial Public Health and the provincial government. This includes all social events, on-site educational school programs and exhibition openings.

PUBLIC ART CENTRE GIFT SHOP STORE
  • The Gift Shop at the Public Art Centre is situated in close proximity to the reception desk therefore the Gift Shop will be closed until further notice unless pick up has been arranged.