Sculpture Space Covid Safety
INTRO TO SCULPTURE SPACES COVID SAFETY PLAN
Since the pandemic began and we had to close our in person events and much of our residency program. We have looked forward to artists and guests rejoining us and has been our top priority, and we’d like to share with you some of the ways we are safely reopening the space the public.
Led by board members Dr. Jonathan Blancaflor, and Dr. Harvey Allen, Sculpture Space has developed a basic Covid Safety plan that considers our operations, our facilities and inviting the public into our studios. The safety plan is updated regularly with the most current, science-based information available and local area trends.
Our safety plan and our facility is based on the work of Dr. Sten Vermund, Dean of the Yale School of Public Health. As part of his efforts he has been instrumental in helping many non-profit organizations re-open safely and we are taking his advice.
The safety of all patron's both vaccinated and un-vaccinated are our top priority.
We do not want to be responsible for any transmission of the COVID viruses at Sculpture Space Inc.
SAFETY PROTOCOLS
as of November 2021
Below is a list of safety protocols for indoor events at Sculpture Space Inc. These protocols will remain in effect until at least the end of 2021. We will regularly review the current situation and any updated guidance from the CDC and the State of New York to determine if changes to our safety policies are necessary. All changes to our safety policies will be communicated on our website and in emails sent prior to an event.
VACCINATION-
Patrons must be Fully Vaccinated (as defined below) with an FDA or WHO authorized vaccine in order to be permitted to attend events at Sculpture Space Inc. Proof of vaccination and a valid form of ID (Drivers license or passport). Entry will be denied to patrons who do not provide the documentation as required.
Because they are unable to get vaccinated, children under 12 must be masked at all times when entering Sculpture Space Inc. and be under the supervision of parent or guardian at all times.
PROOF OF VACCINATION
The following are acceptable as proof of full vaccination:
Vaccination card (which includes the name of the person vaccinated, type of COVID-19 vaccine provided, and date the last dose was administered, which must be at least two weeks prior to the performance date)
A photo of the attendee’s vaccination card as a separate document
A photo of the attendee’s vaccine card stored on a phone or electronic device (NYS Excelsior Pass)
Documentation of full vaccination from a healthcare provider
“Fully vaccinated” means on the day of the event, a patron is:
at least 14 days after their second dose of an FDA or WHO approved two dose COVID-19 vaccine, or
at least 14 days after their single dose of an FDA or WHO approved single dose COVID-19 vaccine.
The only exceptions are:
patrons who need reasonable accommodations due to a medical exception or a sincerely held religious belief.
To request an exemption, you must email tmontan@sculpturespace.org in advance of event and state why you are eligible for an exemption. Once approved, we will contact you.
Patrons with an approved exemption must provide, instead of evidence of vaccination, proof of one of the following or they will not be admitted to the studio:
negative COVID-19 antigen test taken within 6 hours of the event or
negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the event start time.
MASKS-
Masks are required at all times while inside Sculpture Space Inc., regardless of vaccination status except when drinking/ eating or outside areas. Masks must completely cover the nose and mouth and comply with the CDC guidelines for acceptable face coverings. If a patron does not have an acceptable mask, a mask will be provided. We ask that you try at all times to maintain a safe social distance.
Patrons who choose not to wear a mask will be asked to leave the building.