Coronavirus COVID-19 Gallery Guidelines
Safety is paramount. As lockdown measures ease, Art by Osian has reopened its doors to the public. We are implementing rigid Coronavirus COVID-19 Gallery Guidelines for visiting the gallery. We shall adhere to the Government’s Guidance and The Arts Council of Wales recommendations. This is to facilitate social distancing and ensure the safety of our visitors and staff.
The team will be maintaining social distancing measures with colleagues, friends and visitors. Rigorous personal hygiene is already in place with frequent washing of hands. In addition, a regular disinfecting regime is already in place. This includes frequent cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces inside and out of the gallery.
Our opening hours will be: Monday-Saturday, 10:00-14:00 for the time being.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are unwell and have symptoms please stay at home and follow the NHS advice about coronavirus.
Safety Guidelines at Art by Osian
It is not necessary to book an appointment to visit the gallery, however in order to manage the visitors’ flow only two people from the same household will be allowed into the gallery at any one time. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times and should not, under any circumstance, be allowed to touch any surface or artwork in the gallery.
Firstly, wearing of face coverings is optional in Wales. Secondly, our staff will be wearing masks as a precautionary measure. Thirdly, hand sanitiser is available near the entrance. We ask all visitors to make use of this upon arrival inline with our Coronavirus COVID-19 Gallery Guidelines
Exhibition text is displayed on the gallery wall and a link is provided to our website where further information is accessible via your personal devices.
Please note there will be no access to Art by Osian’s communal spaces including toilets.
WHAT WE ARE DOING
Putting Hand Gels at entry + exit doors
Changing our work routines and opening times to keep our staff and you safe
Running an appointment service if required so you can see the gallery /come to the shop alone
Introducing a collection service so you can see and buy safely (and a delivery service for smaller items)
Introducing a flow system
Re-organising our stock and shop so you can keep safe and keep your distance
Limiting the number of people in the space at any one time
Allowing you to pack your own purchases if you prefer
Washing our hands regularly
Not coming in if we have symptoms
Social Distancing
Providing our staff with masks, gloves and personal safety materials
Increasing our cleaning schedules
WHAT WE ASK YOU TO DO
Stay away if you have a cough, fever or have lost your sense of taste or smell
Keep your distance
Respect our staff
Use the hand gel on your way in
Pay by card only
Try not to touch the stock unless you are buying
Don’t sit on the chairs
Try to shop alone if possible
Look after children
If you have any questions about any of these safety measures in place, please send us an email at hello@osiangwent.com
We look forward to safely welcoming you back to Art by Osian.
Further information and guidance for other artists. Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash
