The Rest @126 Gallery Galway
126 Gallery and Áine O’Hara are proud to announce their upcoming exhibition, 'The Rest', a powerful showcase of artwork created by sick, disabled, d/Deaf, neurodiverse, and mad artists. This groundbreaking event, taking place from 1st - 17th September, will shed light on how sick and disabled artists navigate the art world, while offering a fresh and exciting perspective on the need for change both in our personal and professional lives.
The concept of 'The Rest' is to showcase the endless inventiveness and creativity of artists who have so often been silenced or excluded. As sick and disabled artists we are often an afterthought, the artworld isn’t designed for sick and disabled bodies. We find our own ways to crip the artworld, we lie on museum floors, we go to exhibitions from our beds, create work through whatsapp voice notes. We rest in museum bathrooms. ‘The Rest’ looks at how we as sick, disabled, d/Deaf, neurodiverse and mad artists make the artworld work for us and asks the vital question ‘How do you dream of a new world when there’s nowhere to sit down?”
Access Statement for The Rest Exhibition at 126 Gallery
Physical Access
We strive to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all visitors. The following physical access facilities are available:
Accessible parking space near the gallery entrance.
Step free access to gallery and bathroom
800mm bathroom door width
Step free bathroom facilities with grab bar
We have basic folding chairs and also a large couch and floor cushions
Sensory Information
For visitors who require a quiet space or have sensory sensitivities, we offer
a designated quiet area within the gallery
comfortable couches and cushions,
stim toys to provide a calm and relaxing environment
Language Accessibility
For online events, live captions will be provided.
all soundpieces will have transcripts available.
We also offer large text versions of all printed materials and online text for visitors who may require them.
COVID Safety Measures
At The Rest Exhibition, we are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all our visitors.
Mandatory mask-wearing for all visitors and staff throughout the exhibition.
Availability of hand sanitising stations at multiple locations within the gallery.
High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters installed to maintain clean air quality.
