Arts-Based Research Studio

address: University of Alberta, 4th floor Education North, Edmonton, ABT6G 2G6

website: http://abrstudio.wordpress.com/

venue type: Theatre/ Classroom

capacity: 100

cost:

minors: Yes

rating: 2 stars 

Accessibility:  Building has three accessible entrances, north elebators take you to fourth floor. Studio has large doorways, and then is wide open space. Stage is accessible!
There are "theoretically" accessible washrooms just down the hall, though a bit narrow. The building does have other larger washrooms on the main floor. 

Other Perks: The studio is accessible for artists and audiences, although it depends how the seating arrangements are set up.

  

Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

address: 11455 - 87 ave, Edmonton, AB

website: www.jubileeauditorium.com

venue type: Room & Theatre

capacity: ?

minors: Yes

rating: 3 stars full venue overview not yet available 

Accessibility: The Jubilee auditorium offers a number of fully accessible venues including the main theatre, a banquet room, and a meeting room (NOTE: rehearsal room is NOT accessible). Theatre includes multiple levels of accessible seating & assisted listening devices. Banquet and Meeting rooms are in the basement and are accessed by stairs, escalator or elevator (route from elevator to basement rooms is circuitous, but well-signed if adjoining double doors are left open). Only one entrance to Banquet room is accessible. Signage on the inaccessible door may help to clarify this.

There are gendered washrooms on the main level and basement, each having accessible stalls that are built to code.

Venue is close to ample paid parking and is near University LRT and bus routes (hospital LRT stop is the closest). Bike lock up and accessible stalls are on the east of the building. The main entrance has curb cuts and push-button doors (30" clearance).

 The venue is extremely committed to accessibility, as demonstrated by the accessibility page on their website (click here).

 

TransAlta Arts Barns

address: 10330 84 ave, Edmonton, AB

website: http://fringetheatreadentures.ca/tab.php

venue type: theatre

capacity: 40-600

minors: Yes

rating: 3 stars click here for full venue overview 
 

accessibility: This venue has very accessible entrances, seating spaces, washrooms, and performance spaces (stages etc.), except that all washrooms are currently gendered (male OR female). There is ample parking, bike lock ups, multiple bus routes to the venue, and signage is large and well-lit.

suggestions: Three-star rating is based on venue renters declaring at least one gender-neutral washroom. We also suggest setting aside some nearby parking stalls for accessibility. There are many options for setting up the venue seating, proper venue set up should ensure ample accessible seating and paths throughout the venue. Hearing assistive/captioning technologies can be added by renter.

 

Avenue Theatre

address: 9030 118 ave nw, Edmonton, AB

website: www.avenuetheatre.ca

venue type: theatre

capacity: 400 standing, 300 seating, 150 tables & chairs

Minors: yes
Rating: 3 stars

Click here to download the detailed venue review checklist.

Accessibility: Venue has no stairs, is well signed, and in general, can be made extremely accessible by event coordinators (venue is extremely supportive). Accessible parking spaces can be reserved; ramps can be rented for the stage if needed. Male accessible washroom door may not close properly - suggestion: temporary screen for door, AND make both washrooms gender neutral.

Other Perks: This locally-owned and artist-run venue recycles and uses water/energy saving strategies. The employees who manage the place are a diverse groups of artists and musicians who are committed to keeping the venue open to diverse groups and supporting art in any form. The venue supports the artistic projects of its employees and community.