At the Eastside Arts Society, we are committed to making the Eastside Culture Crawl as inclusive and accessible as possible. Our Festival programming is free of charge and designed to reduce barriers for community members to participate in the arts. Below you’ll find information about physical accessibility at our venues, as well as other initiatives that support broader access.

 

For more information or to discuss your specific access needs, please contact us at admin(at)eastsideartssociety(dot)ca or call 778-379-4545.

 

PREVIEW WEEK

All of the preview exhibit venues are wheelchair accessible.

 

Alternative Creations Studio – 1659 Venables St

• Automatic, wheelchair‑accessible front entrance with wide paved walkway
• Interior: Well-lit walkways, a mix of lighting types, accessible main-level washrooms
• Washrooms: Two wheelchair-accessible stalls in the main studio area, accessible via a ramp

Pendulum Gallery – 885 W Georgia St

• Automatic, wheelchair‑accessible front entrance with wide paved walkways
• Accessible parking available underground
• Washrooms: Wheelchair-accessible stalls on the ground floor

The Cultch – 1895  Venables St

• Automatic, wheelchair‑accessible front entrance with wide paved walkways and 5 ft-wide corridors
• Accessible parking: Three reserved spaces at the rear (pre-book through the box office) and step-free access from Venables Street
• Interior: Well-lit walkways, scent-free environment, self-serve water dispenser, accessible main-level washrooms
• Washrooms: Two accessible stalls (34″ doors, grab bars, sensor flushes, swing handles), plus a separate accessible stall nearby

VIRTUAL PREVIEW WEEK

 

Can’t attend in person? Our Virtual Preview Week includes Artist Talks and Moving Art programs, which are live-streamed and recorded for later viewing on the Eastside Culture Crawl YouTube Channel.

 

FESTIVAL WEEKEND

 

Studio Building Accessibility

Physical accessibility varies across our participating studio buildings. You can explore detailed access information on our website using the Explore Buildings/Map feature, where all wheelchair-accessible buildings are marked with a diamond symbol (◆). These are also listed in our printed program guide.

• Service animals are welcome at all Culture Crawl events.
• Transit and route accessibility varies by venue; we encourage visitors to use our building map for planning.
• While we do not currently provide on-site volunteer assistance, we’re happy to support your visit in advance if you contact us.

Gender Inclusivity

Inclusivity is one of our core values. We encourage all participating studio buildings to implement gender-inclusive washroom policies and foster welcoming environments for people of all genders.

 

Sensory and Neurodivergent Accessibility

We recognize that accessibility includes more than physical space. While our current focus is on improving physical access, we are exploring ways to better support neurodivergent visitors and those with sensory needs, such as providing quiet zones or visual guides in future years.

If you have specific sensory-related needs or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to contact us — we welcome your feedback.

 

Language Access

We currently do not offer ASL interpretation, live captioning, or multilingual translation during Festival programming. We acknowledge the importance of language accessibility and are working toward expanding these supports in the future. Please reach out if you have communication needs, and we will do our best to accommodate them.