• Face coverings should be worn in public areas 
• Use hand sanitiser and wash your hands often (There are hand sanitiser stations on every landing in the building) 
• Maintain social distancing (1m) 
• Adhere to our Track & Trace System 
• If you show any signs of Covid-19 please do not enter the building 

These are explained in a bit more detail below:  

Face coverings should be worn in all public spaces. (This is a mandatory requirement - see link here). 

Once you are situated in your seat/allocated space, you are able to remove your mask for the duration of the session (the capacity and set up of each space in the building enables 1m social distancing).   We appreciate that for some artforms, situations may arise that require closer contact with the tutor e.g. an Art Tutor wanting a closer look at your work. On this occasion, we ask that both Student and Tutor wear their face covering and keep time spent in close contact to a minimum. 

Maintain 1-metre social distancing. The Crescent is deceptively small/narrow in places,  and social distancing will be challenging to implement in certain areas. To help us all ensure we are maintaining a safe distance, we ask that public spaces are kept clear. We recognise that it’s really hard not to stop and chat in the corridors and public areas (and usually this would absolutely be encouraged!), but can we ask you to keep it brief so that everyone can feel confident navigating the building. There are a number of areas in the building where we will highlight recommended capacities, including the lift and toilets. 

We have set up each room so that you and your fellow classmates are 1 metre apart. Please leave the furniture where you found it. 

We have allowed a 1-hour gap between every Class/Workshop to allow for cleaning and ventilation, and have staggered start and end times of activity to ensure that the number of people moving in and out of our Front Door and Reception Area is kept to a minimum. 

Mechanical ventilation systems are in place in some of the spaces within The Crescent and will be in operation during activity. Spaces include The Cube, David Hill Studio, Helen Lewis Studio and the toilets. For areas where mechanical ventilation is not possible, we encourage the opening of windows to support the flow of fresh air in the space.

Use hand sanitiser and wash your hands often! There are hand sanitising stations located on every floor of the building, and there are toilet facilities on every floor.  It is recommended that you wash your hands regularly, and for 20 seconds. 

Adhere to our Track & Trace System. All users of the building are encouraged to download the Northern Ireland COVID-19 app – STOP COVID 19. ALL visitors to the building must be recorded. Customer information will be tracked via our Box Office system. At the time of booking, you must provide up-to-date contact details. 

If you show any signs of Covid-19 please do not visit The Crescent.