Art Gallery of New South Wales

COVID-Safe Reopening Planning

Start small! Limited core activities on reopening; observe visitation and behaviours

Planning:

• Overview with phases

• Identify each risk + response – refer to NSW Health and SafeWork checklists

Three types of measures

• Hygiene

• Physical distancing

• Infection control

Additional plans for installations, conservation, events, offsite work

Staff survey, handbook, regular email updates, meetings

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 3a Step 4

Closed to the publicTimed ticketing;

collections/exhibitions onlyTimed ticketing;

limited programs/eventsTimed ticketing;

expanded programs/eventsFull Gallery activity resumes

Expected date Current 1 June 2020 August 2020 Spring 2020 2021

Events <100 pax (TBC) <100 pax (TBC) NORMAL

(in line w. public health orders)

Public programming

LIMITED – all TBC

- Theatre events only: film, talks, lectures (checkerboard seating / standing; internal speakers)

- Self-guided tours/programming

EXPANDING – all TBC- Art After Hours- Workshops (single-use materials)- Floor performances- Floor talks- Guided tours- School groups

NORMALFull suite of programming

(in line w. public health orders)

Café / restaurant

Café, <50 pax

Limited menu; table distancing, single-use plate/cup/condiments, cashless payment, wiping menus, cleaning of surfaces

Both; <100 pax (TBC)Table distancing, single-use plates/cups/condiments, cashless payment, wiping menus, cleaning of surfaces

As for Step 3 NORMAL(In line w. public health orders)

Exhibitions

Collection exhibitionsNo interactive elements

Collection exhibitionsNo interactive elements

Local exhibitions International exhibitions resume

Retail

OPEN: Cashless As for Step 2 As for Step 2 NORMAL

Volunteers

Optionalnot high risk

Optionalnot high risk

TBC

Society

Lounge open Lounge open; programs TBC

As for Step 3 NORMAL(In line w. public health orders)

Library

Open to staff; call in advance

Open to staff; call in advance

TBC TBC NORMAL(In line w. public health orders)

BWS

Opens Thursday 4 June; no programs

Open; no programs Open; programs TBC NORMAL(In line w. public health orders)

How the Gallery is keeping visitors and workers safe

HYGIENE DISTANCING INFECTION CONTROL

Frequent, hospital-grade cleaningFocus on high-touch areas

Management of movement1-way entry/exit; bollards; floor markings

Timed ticketingPre-booking encouraged

Hand hygieneSanitiser; soap & water; sanitising wipes

Space limitsCapacity displayed in each Gallery space

COVID-Safe appEncourage workers/visitors to download

Educational signageHandwashing; cough etiquette

Minimise face-to-face contactScreens; no cash, cloaking or tours

Infection control planQuick, targeted response to an outbreak

Minimise high-touch surfacesWater fountains; books; interactives

Workplace adjustmentsRemote work; alternate seating; rosters

Thermometers/PPE on requestNot recommended or required

How we ask the Gallery team to keep safe

HYGIENE DISTANCING INFECTION CONTROL ILLNESS

Wash your hands!Regularly for 20 seconds with soap

Work remotely where possibleUnless on-site presence is essential

Enter/exit via Loading DockPlease do not use the Front Door

Don’t come to work unwellCough, sore throat, fever

Wipe down your workspaceStart & end of day: PC, phone, desk, pens

Virtual meetings; no group workExcept <2 pax or with special permission

Register guests with SecurityAnd enter via Loading Dock

Get testedIf you suspect you have COVID-19

Wipe shared surfacesKitchen, copiers, equipment: wipes supplied

Don't work in close proximityRefer seating plans; discuss with manager

COVID-Safe appConsider downloading

Tell your manager immediatelyIf you suspect you have COVID-19

Cough/sneeze into elbow/tissueDispose of tissues in bin immediately

1.5 m distance at all timesNo hugging, no handshakes

Tell your managerIf you’re working on site

Vulnerable employeesTell your manager if you’re at-risk

Floorplans- 1.5 metres distance in all directions

- 4 square metres per person

Desk arrangements- 1.5 metres distance in all directions

- 4 square metres per person

Signage

Signage

Signage

Signage

Floor markings

Emily.Crocker@ag.nsw.gov.au