Address: 2625 Kaslo Street
Website: https://www.vivomediaarts.com/
Phone Number: (604) 872-8337
Email: info@vivomediaarts.com
VIVO is located in the homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples in a warehouse space at 2625 Kaslo Street south of East Broadway, at the end of E 10th. Transit line 9 stops at Kaslo Street on Broadway. From the bus stop, the path is paved, curbless, and on a slight decline. The closest SkyTrain station is Renfrew Station, which is three blocks southeast of VIVO and has an elevator. From there, the path is paved, curbless, and on a slight incline. There is parking available at VIVO, including wheelchair-accessible parking. There is a bike rack at the entrance. The front entrance leads indoors to a set of 7 stairs to the lobby.
Wheelchair & Mobility Device Access:
A wheelchair ramp is located at the west side of the main entrance. The ramp has two runs: the first run is 20 feet long, and the second run is 26 feet. The ramp is 60 inches wide. The slope is 1:12. The ramp itself is concrete and has handrails on both sides. There is an outward-swinging door (34-inch width) at the top of the ramp leading to a vestibule. A second outward-swinging door (33-inch width) opens into the exhibition space. Buzzers and intercoms are located at both doors to notify staff during regular office hours or events to unlock the doors. Once unlocked, visitors can use automatic operators to open the doors.
Washrooms:
There are two all-gender washrooms. One has a stall and is not wheelchair accessible. The other is a single room with a urinal and is wheelchair accessible: the door is 33 inches wide and inward-swinging, without automation. The toilet has 11-inch clearance on the left side and a handrail.
VIVO Media Arts Centre is making ongoing efforts to reduce barriers and improve the accessibility of 2625 Kaslo Street, and they welcome your suggestions and access requests. For more information or access requests, please email info@vivomediaarts.com or call 604-872-8337.