Accessibility

Meredith College Galleries works to ensure our exhibitions, programming, and facilities are accessible to all visitors. We are working with Arts Access and Disability Services on-campus to provide staff training and ensure each exhibition and event is universally designed. Our Galleries are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

If possible, please allow two weeks for fulfilling requests for audio-described or ASL-translated tours of current exhibitions.

For further information or to request accommodations, please contact Todd Jones or call 919-760-8414 .

Accessibility description outside of the gallery.

Some of our accommodations include:

Visual Schedule

Visual schedules or guides are intended for people on the autism spectrum. They help prepare people for their visit and cover important things to remember. This schedule has images and a recommended schedule highlighting how to navigate the Gaddy-Hamrick Art Center, the Frankie G. Weems Gallery, and the Johnson Hall Rotunda.

See the Visual Schedule for the Frankie G Weems Gallery

See the Visual Schedule for the Johnson Hall Rotunda Gallery

Sensory Map
Sensory maps are intended to help visitors identify sensory-friendly spaces within the Art Center. This map highlights accessible bathrooms, an elevator, and spaces that are quiet.

Sensory Map for the Gaddy-Hamrick Art Center

Free, ADA-compliant parking

Free, ADA-compliant parking is available at both gallery locations. Free, visitor parking is also available in close proximity to both galleries.

Curb Cuts

Curb cuts are located at entrances to the buildings in which the galleries are located.

Elevators

An elevator is available to access all three floors of the Johnson Hall Rotunda Gallery. Frankie G. Weems Gallery is on the first floor of Gaddy Hamrick Art Center. An elevator is available in the Art Center to access studios and professors’ offices on the second floor.

Wheelchair Accessible Restrooms

Wheelchair accessible restrooms are available on the first floor of Johnson Hall, which are located in the right and left wings. The wheelchair accessible restroom is located on the first floor of the Gaddy Hamrick Art Center. This restroom happens to be labeled women.

Automatic Doors

Both building entrances have automatic doors.

Service Dogs

Guide and Service animals are welcome.

Large Print of Labels and Text

A large-print version of the wall labels and text is available. If the exhibition is held in the Frankie G. Weems Gallery, these materials are provided on a pedestal near the entrance. If the exhibition is held in the Johnson Hall Rotunda Gallery, these materials can be requested at the Welcome desk.

Places to Rest

Chairs are available within the gallery spaces.

Visual Schedules/Guides

Visual Schedules/Guides are updated with each exhibition. Please enroll in our mailing list to receive the most up-to-date information specific to the current exhibition and let us know of your needs.

Sensory Friendly Hours

Sensory Friendly Hours are a time for families to enjoy a less-crowded visit to the exhibition. These hours are offered in the Frankie G. Weems Gallery. Please enroll in our mailing list to receive the most up-to-date information specific to the current exhibition and let us know of your needs.

See the Sensory Map for the Frankie G Weems Gallery

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