Contour Biennale invites visitors to experience contemporary art and moving image in an inclusive, welcoming environment. We try to make our event as accessible as possible.

 

Wheelchair Accessibility

 

Most venues have fully wheelchair-accessible entrances. Kunsthal Mechelen and TACK TICK have small steps at the entrance. All exhibition spaces can be navigated on a single level. De Noker has a wheelchair-accessible entrance with an automatic door at Edgard Tinellaan 1c. The other venues don’t have automated doors, but the staff at each location are willing to help. A wheelchair is available to borrow at Kunsthal Mechelen.

 

Toilets

 

There are toilets at Kunsthal Mechelen, TACK TICK and De Noker. There is one wheelchair accessible toilet available at De Noker. Unfortunately, the other venues do not have wheelchair accessible toilets. Go to Visit Mechelen’s website to see the list of wheelchair accessible toilets in Mechelen. 

 

Rest Space

 

A Rest Space is available at TACK TICK for anyone seeking reduced sensory input. This room is not part of the exhibition, but is here to help visitors regulate, rest, or decompress. Please help keep it calm for others and respect its intention. Earplugs, eye masks, fidget toys, and seating are available for use. Please avoid loud audio, conversations, and bright or flashing lights in this room.

 

Subtitles in Films

 

All films have English and Dutch subtitles.

 

Content Notices

 

Some works on the route have content notices, available on the artists’ pages in the Exhibition Guide.

 

Seating

 

Each venue has seating to support rest, comfort, and longer engagement with the works.

 

Families

 

There is a family-friendly activity resource available the Exhibition Guide. There is no designated breastfeeding area or baby-changing station along the route, but you’re welcome to do so wherever feels comfortable. Strollers can be stored in the entrance foyer of each venue. 

 

First Aid

 

First aid kits are available from the reception at Kunsthal Mechelen and in the bathroom at TACK TICK.

 

Assistance or Guide Dogs

 

All venues welcome assistance or guide dogs.

 

Social Narrative

 

To help neurodivergent visitors and anyone who wants to further prepare for their visit, we have a social narrative which provides a clear overview of what to expect at each venue.

 

Hidden Disability Sunflower

 

Contour Biennale has signed the Hidden Disability Sunflower pledge, and all staff will recognise the symbol and understand what it means.

 

Cloakroom

 

There is no staffed cloakroom, but visitors can use the racks or lockers available at Kunsthal Mechelen, TACK TICK and De Noker.

 

 

If you have any feedback or questions, email us at [email protected].