Upon arrival at the Minerva Space: Please check off your name on the printed attendance list at the front desk, and let us know if you need to join or renew your membership. Cash or cheque only, no EFTPOS in the venue - most members now choose to pay online (see Membership section).
In the rare event of technical problems with a screening, we may need to cancel - but we generally find a way to reschedule any films missed that way, and (touch wood) it very seldom happens. Please do make sure that we have your current email address for such contingencies.
COVID-19 Update
Now that official restrictions have been lifted, mask wearing is optional. However, COVID-19 is still circulating and generating new variants. So - please be mindful that many members are still being careful, and respect their use of face masks, social distancing, etc, and please don't attend screenings if you have cold or flu symptoms.
Note on social distancing for those concerned: chairs are easy to move as needed, and our attendance numbers are usually 50-60 - well below the Minerva Space limit of 140 people. Hand sanitiser is available upon entry and exit. Vaccination against influenza and Covid-19 are recommended for members and guests attending screenings at the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute.
In the rare event of technical problems with a screening, we may need to cancel - but we generally find a way to reschedule any films missed that way, and (touch wood) it very seldom happens. Please do make sure that we have your current email address for such contingencies.
COVID-19 Update
Now that official restrictions have been lifted, mask wearing is optional. However, COVID-19 is still circulating and generating new variants. So - please be mindful that many members are still being careful, and respect their use of face masks, social distancing, etc, and please don't attend screenings if you have cold or flu symptoms.
Note on social distancing for those concerned: chairs are easy to move as needed, and our attendance numbers are usually 50-60 - well below the Minerva Space limit of 140 people. Hand sanitiser is available upon entry and exit. Vaccination against influenza and Covid-19 are recommended for members and guests attending screenings at the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute.