We want to be as welcoming, inclusive and accessible as we can be at Undershed. Here you can find information about visiting Undershed and the individual artworks in the Sing The Body Electric Exhibition.

Visiting Undershed

Watershed's main entrance (which leads to Undershed's entrance, just to the right of the Box Office desk) is on the ground floor and accessible via ramped, electronically assisted entrance door.

The entrance to Undershed is ramped and you enter the exhibition space through a curtain. We have worked with access consultants to ensure environmental elements like signage, manoeuvrability and lighting are appropriate for visitors with access needs.

There is seating available - a sofa in the welcome area, and seating in the main exhibition space.

Visitors are welcome to take a break at any time. You can go back to the welcome area and return to the exhibition. The Undershed Gallery Assistants (GAs) are always available in both areas if you want to chat about your experience, discuss the artworks or ask questions.

You are welcome to use any of the toilet facilities in Watershed then come back into the space. Visit Watershed's Access page for information about toilets.

We have created an audio introduction to Sing The Body Electric Collection 1: you can listen to Amy Rose, Curator of Undershed, talk about Collection 1 here. You just need your phone and some headphones.

We have programmed Relaxed and Masked and Socially Distanced Undershed visits. You can find out more about them below.

Relaxed Visits

Please check the Calendar to find one our Relaxed or Masked and Socially Distanced Visit slots. To be kept informed about these slots and other accessible events please sign up to our Accessible Mailing List. You can also let us know about your access requirements by signing up to our Access Register.

What to expect during a Relaxed Visit to Undershed:

• Maximum of 6 people in the space so you can spend longer with each of the artworks 
• Gallery Assistants will have more time to spend with you if you need them and explain what to expect so you can choose which if the artworks you are comfortable to try.
• More seating options for you to rest and relax.
• The welcome space is a quiet space where you can chill out if you need it.

Masked and Socially Distanced Visits

What to expect during a Masked and Socially Distanced Visit (MSD):

• Maximum of 4 visitors in the space.
• Our Gallery Assistants will also be wearing masks.
• Gallery Assistants will have more time to spend with you if you need them and explain what to expect so you can choose which if the artworks you are comfortable to try.
• More seating options will available for you to rest and relax.
• These events are open to everyone, but are part of our offer for audiences and customers who would rather they had more space and less people in the exhibition.
• For this reason mask wearing is mandatory throughout your visit if you're not exempt.

Sing The Body Electric 

Below you can find information about the individual artworks in the Exhibition.

I You We Me Us

This artwork is not accessible for audiences who are blind or partially sighted. Audiences are invited to sit or stand in front of two monitors. More seats are available on request.  

Invisible Sculptures:

There is no specified time requirement to engage with the Invisible Sculptures. Visitors are welcome to engage with the work for as long or little as they wish depending on personal comfort levels. 

Air Sculpture

Air Sculpture uses a technology that might not be suitable for people with pacemakers, people with hearing aids, or those who are pregnant. We advise these visitors do not take part in the air sculpture piece.  If this is the case for you when you arrive please let the Gallery Assistants know.

We will send the other visitors into the Gallery to try Air Sculpture first. Whilst they are doing that we will give you a tablet and headphones so you you can watch a video of the artists work plus a  election of audio pieces that are on theme for the exhibition. 

Once the rest of the group have played with Air Sculpture we will turn it off and you can then enter the space and begin to explore.
 
Visitors with hearing aids are welcome to remove these and then take part, this is not a hearing-based work.

Sound Sculpture 

This work is not accessible for deaf and hard of hearing audiences.  

Turbulence  

This piece can be challenging for those with vestibular disabilities, or those who suffer from vertigo.  You are able and encouraged to take things at your own pace.  Please discuss your engagement with a GA if you have a vestibular disability or vertigo the work can be put into vestibular access mode, or for closed captions in English. 

Two Subtle Bodies 

This artwork is accessible to all.

The Archive of the Unseen 

This work contains themes of domestic violence and outdated or offensive language about race and disability which may cause some visitors distress. 

The Island of the Colourblind

This work explores visual impairment though fast changes of lighting states and audio instruction. Deaf and hard of hearing audiences should notify a GA if you require a transcription of the audio.    

Vast Body

This artwork is accessible to all.

More information and feedback

If you have any feedback or require any support to visit Undershed, please contact us. Email communications@watershed.co.uk or phone Box Office on 0117 927 5100 and one of the team will be able to help.

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