STUDIO SCHOOL
Studio School Policies
We are so pleased you are interested in taking a class at The Art Center! You can register online, in person or by phone. The policies listed below will be helpful in answering any questions you have about registration and logistics. Any additional questions can be directed to info@artcenternj.org.
Each class must be paid in full at the time of registration. Pro-rating is not available. A $25 fee will be assessed for any returned check.
Students who provide an email address at time of registration will receive an automated receipt and confirmation via email; students who do not provide an email address will not receive confirmation. Students should assume a class is running unless otherwise notified (approximately five days before start date). The Art Center calls students only in the event of a class cancellation.
There is no late registration fee, but you will be charged the full price of the course. Prorating is not available. You may not join a class past its second week.
Students who withdraw from a class or workshop will receive a full refund upon receipt of written notification up to one week (7 days) prior to the start of a class or workshop, minus a $20 handling fee. After the first meeting of class, students will receive a prorated refund, minus a $20 handling fee. After the second meeting of class, no refunds or letters of credit will be issued. Students who withdraw from a workshop less than 48 hours in advance of the start will not be refunded.
A full refund will be given if a class or workshop is canceled by the Art Center. No refunds will be issued for classes or workshops canceled due to circumstances beyond our control, such as acts of God or any other event that renders the class or workshop impossible or in violation of government mandates. Refunds will be processed approximately 3-4 weeks from the date requested.
Summer Art Camp Refunds
The camp refund policy is as follows:
- Cancellation 21 days or more before the start date: 80% tuition refund
- Cancellation 14–20 days before the start date: 60% tuition refund
- Cancellation 7–13 days before the start date: 40% tuition refund
- Cancellation 0–6 days before the start date: no tuition refund
No refunds on camp material fees. No refunds will be issued for classes, workshops, or camps canceled due to circumstances beyond our control, such as acts of God or any other event that renders the program impossible or in violation of government mandates.
The Art Center will only be closed for the dates listed in the calendar. Classes canceled due to holidays, instructor absence, inclement weather, or other unforeseen circumstances will be made up at the end of the semester. Students who miss class of their own accord will not receive a refund, letter of credit, or make-up opportunity.
Please visit artcenternj.org or call 908.273.9121 for closing announcements due to inclement weather. The announcements will be recorded by 7:30 AM and will also be on News12 New Jersey television.
Gift Certificates for classes, workshops, and camps are available for purchase. They are not redeemable for cash or able to be used for membership payment or other fees and services.
Electronic vouchers on student accounts are valid for one year from the date of issue.
The Art Center reserves the right to remove, without refund, any child whose age is misrepresented during registration from any class or workshop. Teenage students under 18 years of age must have written permission from a parent or guardian to attend any class that uses a life model.
The Art Center reserves the right to dismiss any student for inappropriate behavior.
The Art Center allows students to audit classes when arranged with the permission of the Director of Studio School. No student should be in any classroom unless registered or by permission of the Director. No student substitutions are allowed.
The Art Center is not responsible for artwork and other property left on the premises and has no liability if such property is lost, stolen, or damaged, except in instances when artwork is displayed in a gallery exhibition and insurance coverage is in place. The Art Center does not have the space to store artwork between semesters. Any artwork left after the semester ends will be discarded. The Art Center is not responsible for any digital artwork or images left on the computers in the digital lab. You must back up your work on your flash drive every time you use the lab.
The Art Center will be open to the public at 8:45 AM Monday–Friday and 10 AM Saturday & Sunday. Students may enter classrooms no earlier than 9:15 AM Monday–Friday and 10 AM Saturday & Sunday. Students enrolled in evening and weekend classes are expected to leave immediately after class. Animals, with the exception of service animals, are prohibited from entering the Art Center.
The Art Center schedules open studio hours each semester, dependent on studio availability. Open studios are open to all current Art Center members for an hourly rate. For ceramics open studio only, participants must be currently enrolled ceramics students.
Kilns are reserved for firing current student work only. All work must be properly marked with student’s full name and course number in order to be fired. Firing of work takes approximately two weeks from time the piece was submitted for firing in the kiln room. No work created outside of the Art Center’s classes or open studios will be fired at the Art Center.
The Art Center reserves the right to substitute instructors of an equal caliber for any class or workshop. The Art Center also reserves the right to substitute life and portrait models for any reason.
The Art Center will occasionally document classes, instructors, teaching demonstrations, and student work using photography and video for promotional purposes only. If you do not wish yourself or your child to be photographed, please notify the Art Center in writing at the beginning of the semester.
Recording of class sessions is not permitted, except with advance permission from the director of studio school, and written consent from student(s) and instructor(s).
We work to make certain prices are accurate. However, on rare occasions, there might be a mistake in pricing. In the event of a pricing error, the Art Center reserves the right to cancel any registration resulting from such a pricing error.
To ensure everyone’s safety, we ask that everyone follow all posted signage throughout the building.
CAMP POLICIES
Registration is accepted in several ways:
- Online: Visit artcenternj.org 24/7 to register.
- In Person: Register during our operational hours.
- By Phone: Call us at 908.273.9121.
Payment
Each registration must be paid in full at the time of purchase. A $25 fee will be assessed for any returned check.
Refunds
The camp refund policy is as follows:
- Cancellation 21 days or more before the start date: 80% tuition refund
- Cancellation 14-20 days before the start date: 60% tuition refund
- Cancellation 7-13 days before the start date: 40% tuition refund
- Cancellation 0–6 days before the start date: no tuition refund
No refunds will be issued for classes, workshops, or camps canceled due to circumstances beyond our control, such as acts of God or any other event that renders the program impossible or in violation of government mandates.
Public Safety Policies
Public safety policies will evolve based on current guidance and be posted throughout the building. Everyone must follow the public safety policies and posted signage. The Art Center reserves the right to dismiss any student, without refund, for failure to comply with the public safety policies.
Instructor, Project, or Location Substitutions
The Art Center reserves the right to substitute instructors, projects, or themes of an equal caliber for any class, workshop, or camp. We are planning to hold our Summer Art Camps indoors, however, the Art Center reserves the right to hold programs indoors or outdoors at our discretion.
Pricing Errors
In the event of a pricing error, the Art Center reserves the right to cancel any registration resulting from a pricing error.
Junior (under 18) Students
The Art Center reserves the right to remove, without refund, any child whose age is misrepresented during registration. Teenage students under 18 years of age must have written permission from a parent or guardian to attend any class which uses a life model. Permission forms are available through the Studio School at studioschool@artcenternj.org.
Drop-off & Release of Students
Student safety is important to us. Students under 18 will only be allowed to leave the Art Center with the designated pick-up person(s). For students 10 and over, guardians may sign a form if they wish for their child to walk home at the end of the program. Permission forms are available through the Studio School at studioschool@artcenternj.org. If campers are not picked up by 3:30 PM, they will be sent to the extended care studio, and guardians will be charged the day rate for extended care.
Student Behavior
The Art Center reserves the right to dismiss any student, without refund, for inappropriate behavior.
Cell Phones and Electronic Devices
Campers may have cell phones with them; however, cell phones may not be used during the camp day. Campers will be allowed to check their phones only during lunch. Recording of class or camp sessions is not permitted.
Student Substitutions
No student substitutions allowed. Only students enrolled in the program can attend, unless they have the permission of the Director of Studio School.
Student Property
The Art Center is not responsible for artwork and other property left on the premises and has no liability if such property is lost, stolen, or damaged. Any artwork left after the session ends will be discarded.
Make-up Sessions
The Art Center will be closed for dates listed on our website. Make-ups and refunds will not be offered for classes missed by students.
Photographs
The Art Center will occasionally document programs using photography or video for promotional purposes. Summer Camps will be documented daily and images shared with parents of campers. If you do not wish your child to be photographed, please notify the Art Center in writing.
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