ART CENTER SARASOTA ADULT CLASS & WORKSHOP POLICES

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HEALTH & SAFETY: By attending a class/workshop/event at Art Center Sarasota you voluntarily assume all risks associated with exposure to COVID-19.

This document supersedes and replaces all previous oral or written policies, correspondence or other communications between the parties hereto relating to the subject matter hereof. (9/01/2024)

FEES AND DEPOSITS: To reserve a place in a class or workshop a nonrefundable deposit must be paid at time of registration. This deposit is part of the full payment.

Classes: $50 deposit – Full payment due 30 days before the first day of class.

Workshops: $100 deposit – Full payment due 60 days before the first day of workshop. For workshops under $175, there is a $50 non-refundable deposit payment and full payment is due 30 days prior to the first day of the workshop.

ENROLLMENT: Students are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. If a program is full, you may request to be added to a waitlist and will be notified if a space becomes available. Prorating students may sign up 2 weeks before a class starts.

PRORATING CLASSES: Signing up for single or more than one day of a class (as opposed to the full class) is allowed in most classes at the Art Center. Students wishing to prorate a class must wait until two weeks before a class starts to request prorating. The single session fee will be higher than the equivalent fraction of the full course fee.

TRANSFER TO A DIFFERENT CLASS/WORKSHOP:
No refunds will be given for transferring to another class or workshop. A $35 administration fee will be charged.

Transfers/Changes can only occur before the last day to withdraw, see below. If there is a difference in a class/workshop cost the difference will be paid at the time of the transfer.

There is no reimbursement or refund for transferring to a class/workshop that is less than the original class/workshop. A $35 administration fee will be charged.

REFUNDS/WITHDRAWAL: Refunds are given only by providing written notice of withdrawal before the last day to withdraw. Emails should be sent to katherine@artsarasota.org. Fees will be refunded less the non-refundable deposit.

LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FOR A REFUND:

Classes/Workshops (local) - 30 DAYS before first day of class

Visiting Artist Workshops - 60 DAYS before first day of workshop

Written notice must be given if you need to withdraw from a class/workshop. If written notice is given after the last day to withdraw (see dates above), the class/workshop cost (tuition) and the non-refundable deposit will not be refunded.

Art Center Sarasota understands that last minute emergencies, illnesses, or conflicts come up that cannot be controlled. Due to administrative and contract expenses on the part of the Art Center, we are not able to make exceptions.

ART CENTER CANCELLATION OF CLASS/WORKSHOP: In the event that a program is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment or the teacher requests cancelation, all fees will be refunded, including the non-refundable deposit for students who are currently registered for the class/workshop. Students who have withdrawn before the cancellation will not be refunded.

AGE: Students ages 15 and older are welcome in classes/workshops/demonstrations/events. Students must be 18 or have written parental permission to attend “life sessions.”

SUPPLY LISTS: Supply lists are posted on the Art Center Sarasota website on the class or workshop listing page and available per the students request to be sent via email. If you are unable to obtain a supply list from the website, please contact the Center and we will mail or have a copy for you to pick up at the front desk. Students are responsible for supplying and acquiring their own supplies unless noted.

LIFE SESSIONS: Minimum age for participating artists is 18. ABSOLUTELY NO photography is permitted during Life Sessions. Pre-registration is required. No walk-ins. No refunds. These life drawing studios are open to all in the community. Each session will have an undraped and/or a costumed model. There is no teacher.

ACS Members have access to purchase Life Sessions punch cards (8 sessions) on site. These cards are valid for the 2023/2024 season only. No carry-overs into the next season will be permitted.

NEWSLETTER & PHOTO RELEASE: Students attending workshops, classes and parents of campers will be added to the Art Center Newsletter and the Education Newsletter email list. Email addresses, phone numbers and mailing addresses are confidential information that is used for Art Center purposes only. Art Center staff will be taking pictures during events. These images may be used by the Art Center for promotional purposes. If you prefer not to be included in photographs, please inform any photographer present.

ZOOM EDUCATION RELEASE:
Online workshops/classes/demonstrations/events are facilitated through Zoom. Art Center Sarasota is in EST. Art Center Sarasota is not responsible if a student is unable to attend due to illness, computer problems, forgetting, etc. No refunds for missed days will be given on online education.

IMPORTANT: PROGRAM TITLES, INSTRUCTORS, FEES, DATES, TIMES AND ONLINE OR IN PERSON STATUS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE, ALWAYS CALL TO CONFIRM. THANK YOU.

New programs will be added as the season progresses. Please check the website and newsletters for updates. Questions? Please call ACS 941-365-2032.

Health and Safety

By attending a class/workshop/event at Art Center Sarasota you voluntarily assume all risks associated with exposure to COVID-19.