Getting there, about the venue, Nyisztor Studio & stairs at entrance, facilities and visiting
About the opening event – 2-4pm Saturday 15 November
About the clean air (immune aware) event – 4.30-6.30pm, Wednesday 19 November
Viewing the exhibition, online exhibition and events
Visit the Fremantle Biennale
Nyisztor Studio
1/17 Essex St, Fremantle, Western Australia
THE STORM
On show 16 – 30 November
Open Wednesday to Sunday, 11am to 4pm
+ events
MAP
Google map link:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/qeaApft5AszNU5c27
Nyisztor Studio venue says ‘Essex Street Gallery’ on the awning above the door.
PARKING & TRANSPORT
Limited street parking is available.
On weekends it is busy. You may need to walk further.
City of Fremantle Visitor Parking information:
https://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/services-and-support/parking-and-transport/visitor-parking/
Download City parking map: https://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/FRE556-CoF_CarParks-
Public Transport and Cycling:
https://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/services-and-support/parking-and-transport/public-transport-and-cycling/
VENUE
STAIRS
The building has 4 steps at the entrance and a handrail.
FACILITIES
TOILETS
There is one standard uni-sex toilet.
SEATING
The venue’s seating is first come, first served, and variable – a limited amount of high chairs and low chairs.
Consider your accessibility requirements (ie seat cane or fold-able stool) if requiring extended seating; or ask gallery attendants.
CLEAN AIR
The venue has 4 sets of windows at the front, a double door entrance, and 2 sets of double doors on to the private outdoor balcony.
CO2 monitors and cross-flow air will be on use on the events.
The venue is mask friendly.
A special masked immune friendly event will be held for the opening,
VISITING
RULES & EXPECTATIONS:
Do NOT attend if you have flu like symptoms, have a virus or have been closely exposed to a virus in the last few days.
There is no check in, or check out at the entrance.
You can walk inside and start looking at the exhibition.
You may be asked, or can opt to, leave large bags, drinks and food at the desk.
The venue is mask friendly.
PHOTOGRAPHS:
You can take photographs inside the venue.
Please respect the artist’s copyright.
If you share photos of the exhibition, please credit the artist and exhibition.
At the opening events, the exhibition will be live streamed and saved online.
SENSORY NOTES:
The gallery is bright. Sun comes in from the windows around two sides of the space.
It uses LED track lighting to spot light artwork.
Background noise from the street comes in through the doors and windows.
The crowd size will vary – and be busier during events.
The general area is busier on weekends.
There are street smells of cooking and transport. Visitors may wear perfume. Paint smells in the gallery space will be lowered.
SUPPORT OPTIONS:
If you require assistance, ask the Gallery attendants (volunteers).
During the events they will be wearing a ‘SICK AF’ tshirt.
About the Opening event:
2pm, Saturday 15 November
WHAT WILL HAPPEN:
The exhibition will be opened to the public with a reception, from 2pm-4pm,
The event is free to attend.
It is mask friendly.
There is no official invitational process.
There is no official opening process.
Navigate the exhibition through QR codes. Paper version available.
Drinks will be served, wine and water. They are free. Safe alcohol service protocols are followed.
At the opening events, the exhibition will be live streamed and saved online.
Many of the artists, including the curator, are too SICK AF to attend, and will be joining in online.
This is an option for alternative access requirements that make the venue challenging (note the venue has stairs), for housebound and remote viewing.
Do NOT attend if you have flu like symptoms, have a virus or have been closely exposed to a virus in the last few days.
CLEAN AIR AND IMMUNE AWARENESS:
It will have immune aware practices in place -mask friendly, CO2 monitor, cross-air flow, sanitiser.
A special immune aware launch event (masked) will be held at4.30pm, Wednesday 19 November, when Fremantle is not as busy.
Face masks will be available,
FREMANTLE AND SURROUNDS:
It is busier on the weekends.
Note there will be an event ‘Beer Fest’ on in The Esplanade park during this time.
You may need to park further away.
MAKE A DAY OF IT:
Schedule your opening visit to coincide with the Fremantle Biennale
ONLINE STREAMING:
The opening will be streamed online on You Tube.
Should technical difficulties arise with the stream, please visit the SICK AF Collective Facebook page for an alternative link to zoom.
About the Clean air (immune aware) launch:
4.30pm, Wednesday 19 November
PLEASE NOTE: This is a new initiative and the first time we have trialed this.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN:
This event is for immuno-compromised people and their supporters, carers and loved ones.
It will be masked.
The exhibition will be opened to the public with a reception, from 4.30-6.30pm,
The event is free to attend.
There is no official invitational process.
There is no official opening process.
Navigate the exhibition through QR codes. Paper version available.
Drinks will be available for consumption in the outside reception area. They are free. This space is small.
It will have immune aware practices in place – CO2 monitor, cross-air flow, sanitiser.
It is set mid-week as Fremantle is quieter.
Closer street parking will be more available.
ALTERNATIVE ACCESS:
Note the venue has stairs at the entrance.
Many of the artists, including the curator, are too SICK AF to attend, and will be joining in online.
At the opening events, the exhibition will be live streamed and saved online.
This is an option for alternative access requirements that make the venue challenging, and for housebound and remote viewing.
ONLINE STREAMING:
The opening will be streamed online on You Tube.
Should technical difficulties arise with the stream, please visit the SICK AF Collective Facebook page for an alternative link to zoom.
Navigating THE STORM exhibition
Artwork will be on display in Nysiztor Studio and also be viewable online on this website
Artwork and objects will have signs with ‘touch’ on them – you are invited to touch and read these ones
Each artist has a dedicated webpage about their work on this website.
Links to the artists and artwork pages can be found here: THE STORM
QR codes will be on the wall – use your mobile camera to scan these to get the link for more information on the artwork
How to use a QR code: To scan a QR code, open your phone’s camera app and point it at the code, holding it steady until a notification or link appears. Tap the notification to be directed to the content. If your camera can’t scan it, enable QR code scanning in your camera’s settings, use the built-in “Scan QR code” option in your phone’s Quick Settings, or download a dedicated QR code reader app.