Cotton Exchange Building: May 2021

Liverpool Biennial presents the UK biennial of contemporary art. It takes place every two years across the city in public spaces, unused buildings, galleries and online. The Biennial is underpinned by a programme of research, education, residencies and commissions. Founded in 1998, Liverpool Biennial has commissioned over 340 new artworks and presented work by over 480 artists from around the world.

Liverpool Biennial

Bookings are now available for Liverpool Biennial 2021 exhibitions.

Liverpool Cotton Exchange Building

The full festival of nine exhibitions for Liverpool Biennial 2021: The Stomach and the Port opens on 19 May. Entry is free for all exhibitions, but you can support us by giving a donation. Now more than ever, Liverpool Biennial needs your help to continue our work with artists and communities.OPENING HOURSThis venue is open from 19 May until 27 June. Opening hours are Wednesday to Sunday 11am – 6pm. You are currently booking a time slot for a date in May. To book a time slot for June, please click <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/151707889381" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.Liverpool Biennial will be implementing Relaxed Gallery Hours across select venues. These dedicated opening times have been created specifically for visitors who may benefit from reduced foot traffic, lighting and sound levels. Find out more <a href="https://liverpoolbiennial2021.com/visit/bookings/accessibility/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>. TICKET BOOKING &amp; WALK UPSMost venues are operating timed ticketing. We recommend that all visitors book a slot in advance as capacity is limited. This is to ensure everyone has plenty of space for social distancing. If you’d like to visit multiple Liverpool Biennial exhibitions at different venues, please book separate tickets for each. One ticket per visitor, per venue is required.There is a maximum group size of 6 people per booking. Please select your preferred 30-minute window and arrive for your visit at the start time stated to guarantee entry. The building closes at 6pm, final entry will be at 5:30pm.Walk-ups are subject to availability. Ticket holders will be given priority entry.If you arrive at the venue and you have not pre-booked, one of our festival Guides will book you in at the desk at the first available time.ACCESSIBILITYAccess is at the side entrance of the building via Ormond Street. You will be required to show your ticket(s) on arrival – either on your device or a printed version. For the safety of our staff and other visitors we ask that you please wear a face covering, unless you are unable to.An access ramp is at the side of the building via Ormond Street and the venue has lifts available for wheelchair use.Large print versions of the the interpretation are available at this venue.For further access information, including accessibility information for all Biennial venues, please click <a href="https://liverpoolbiennial2021.com/visit/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here.</a>TRACK &amp; TRACEIf you have a multiple ticket booking, you will be asked on arrival to supply the contact details of everyone in your party over the age of 16. Your data will only be shared with the NHS if an outbreak of Covid-19 involves someone who has visited the Cotton Exchange Building. Data will be held for 21 days and will not be used for any purpose other than Test and Trace.For FAQs and Covid–19 Safety Information, please visit our Online Portal <a href="https://liverpoolbiennial2021.com/visit/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>. MORE INFORMATION<a href="https://www.biennial.com/get-involved/sign-up" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://www.biennial.com/get-involved/sign-up" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sign up</a> to our mailing list for the latest updates from Liverpool Biennial.Some participating venues will be operating individual ticketing systems, please find further information below:BluecoatBooking is strongly recommended and walk-ins are subject to capacity. Tickets available <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bluecoat-general-admission-tickets-114130960776" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here.</a>Tate LiverpoolBooking is required. Tickets available <a href="https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-liverpool/exhibition/liverpool-biennial" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here.</a>Dr Martin Luther King Jr BuildingBooking is required. Tickets available <a href="https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/whatson/international-slavery-museum/exhibition/horror-vacui-2008-david-zink-yi" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.FACTNo booking required. Walk-ins welcome.Open Eye GalleryNo booking required. Walk-ins welcome.Central LibraryNo booking required. Walk-ins welcome.

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