Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre
Highlights
- Explore over 300m² of contemporary art exhibitions showcasing local and international talent in Singleton's vibrant community hub.
- Engage in hands-on creativity with two studio workshops designed for all ages and skill levels at the Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre.
- Discover the Singleton Art Collection, preserved and interpreted to ensure its ongoing relevance and connection to the community.
- Relax at ParkView Café, conveniently located within the precinct, offering a delightful spot for refreshments after your cultural experience.
The Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre (SACC), located on the traditional land of the Wonnarua and Wanaruah people, is a vibrant community hub dedicated to bringing art and culture to the people of Singleton.
Guided by a vision that prioritises high quality exhibitions, engaging programs and meaningful community participation, SACC continues to grow as an accessible and welcoming creative destination.
With more than 300m² of purpose-built gallery space and two studio workshops, the Centre presents contemporary art from local, regional, national and international artists, supported by a year-round program of talks, workshops and activities for all ages. SACC is also a hireable space with a meeting room, studio and digital space for hire.
A community driven, public gallery, SACC also cares for the Singleton Art Collection and is committed to its preservation, interpretation and ongoing relevance.
Located within Singleton’s Townhead Park precinct, alongside the Visitor Information Centre and ParkView Café, SACC offers a place where creativity, learning and connection flourish.
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Accreditations
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
- Visitor Information Centre
Features
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Information in large print is available.
- Digital communication materials (hard copy information also online) is available.
- Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
- An appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog is available.
- Handrails on all stairways
- Exit signs which are visible at a ground level (high level signs are difficult to see in a fire) are available.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- TVs with captioning option is available.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://singletonartsandculturalcentre.com.au/access/