ASL INTERPRETATION
ASL interpretation is available for most events.
ASL interpretation can be arranged upon request for any other QAF events. Contact info@queerartsfestival.com to submit an interpretation request. Requests must be submitted two weeks prior to the event.
Financial Accessibility
Most QAF events are free to attend. Some events, like workshops and performances, require paid admission. Ticket sales cover the cost of supplies, venue fees, etc. and help to pay artists.
Ticketed events are available on a pay-what-you-can sliding scale, with no one turned away for lack of funds. Concession pricing does not require proof-of-need. Please reach out in advance to boxoffice@queerartsfestival.com to ensure space is available.
If you can afford to pay general admission, please do—your support is crucial to continue to offer concession pricing to those who need it.
Mobility / Physical Accessibility
The Queer Arts Festival takes place primarily at SUM gallery, located in The Sun Wah Centre (268 Keefer St., Vancovuer, BC V6A 1X6).
The following accessibility information about SUM gallery is available thanks to the Radical Access Mapping Project.
Accessibility Ratings: HIGH/SEMI/NOT
Wheelchair/ Scooter User /Mobility Limited Accessibility: main space HIGH, bathrooms HIGH.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Accessibility: HIGH
Blind and Vision Limited Accessibility: SEMI
Scent Reduction/ Scent Free Accessibility: SEMI
Accessibilities Rating Key:
FULL: e.g. can freely access all publicly available spaces; scent policy in place and enforced; ASL, Braille, & other accommodations available at no charge to the individual; sliding scale available; etc.
SEMI: e.g. can access most/main activity spaces but not all public areas, some arrangements/changes required, some accommodations provided for deaf/HoH and blind/vision limited folks; adequate lighting for signing; limited scent policy; etc.
NOT: e.g. can’t access main public areas; no scent policy in place; no asl, Braille or other accommodations; inadequate lighting for signing; no sliding scale; etc.
Please note that I conducted this audit while riding my Mobility Scooter, which measures 44” long X 25” at the widest X about 48” high with me in it. That may give you a better sense of space.
More information on accessibility is available on the SUM gallery website.
Fragrance Policy
SUM gallery events are scent-reduced. Please refrain from wearing cologne, perfume, scented personal care products or essential oils. Visitors who wear scented products may be asked to leave.
We appreciate your cooperation making events accessible. To learn more about Multiple Chemical Sensitivities and creating safer environments, refer to these resources: