A.P.E. COVID-19 POLICIES (updated October 31, 2022)
Both the gallery on Main Street and the 33 Hawley building are public spaces, and in the context of a global pandemic, exposure to COVID-19 is a constant risk. We thank all of our patrons for their patience and diligence over the past years and believe that we can continue to work together to keep each other as safe as possible. We will continue to monitor the status of the pandemic in our community and update our policies as necessary.
A.P.E. requires full COVID-19 vaccination to enter the gallery at 126 Main Street and the building at 33 Hawley Street.
Masking policies:
Both the gallery on Main Street and the 33 Hawley building are public spaces, and in the context of a global pandemic, exposure to COVID-19 is a constant risk. We thank all of our patrons for their patience and diligence over the past years and believe that we can continue to work together to keep each other as safe as possible. We will continue to monitor the status of the pandemic in our community and update our policies as necessary.
A.P.E. requires full COVID-19 vaccination to enter the gallery at 126 Main Street and the building at 33 Hawley Street.
- This applies to all people over the age of 12.
- Exemptions can be accommodated by a negative PCR COVID test within the previous 48 hours.
- Please be ready to present proof of vaccination or negative test if asked to do so by any staff member in the building.
- Vaccines are free to all those who live, work, and go to school in Massachusetts. Vaccines are available at most pharmacies, including CVS, Walgreens, RiteAid, and those at Big Y and Walmart. To find a vaccination site near you, visit vaxfinder.mass.gov
Masking policies:
- Face masks are recommended, but not required, in all spaces in our buildings.
- PLEASE check individual events for masking and vaccination policies, as they may differ from A.P.E. / building policies.
- If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 — fever, cough, headache — we ask that you do not enter our spaces. If you know that you have recently been exposed to COVID-19, we ask that you do not enter our spaces.