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  • Miscellaneous
  • STUDIO ART PROGRAM POLICIES

    REGISTRATION: Registration is first come first served. Students will be contacted only if a class is full, or if a class has been cancelled. Small classes ensure individual attention. All tuition fees must be included with the registration form unless applying for a Red Apple Fund grant. Tuition is payable in full with registration and already includes a $10 non-refundable registration fee. Registrations forms are due one day before the first class. No registrations will be taken over the phone. Submit Registration online at www.delart.org, by fax to 302.571.0220, or by mail to Studio Programs Manager, Delaware Art Museum, 2301 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19806.

    INQUIRIES: The Education staff will be happy to answer your questions or help you choose a class that best suits your preferences and your level of accomplishment. Contact Brett John Johnson at 302-351-8551 or via e-mail at bjohnson@delart.org.

    REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS: Refunds (less a $10 registration fee) are issued only when a written request is received at least 10 business days before the first class meeting. If a student wishes to withdraw from a class, a 75% refund will be issued if the Museum has been notified prior to the second meeting of class. NO FEES ARE REFUNDABLE AFTER A CLASS HAS MET MORE THAN ONCE. Membership fees are non-refundable.

    If the Museum cancels a class due to insufficient enrollment, registered students will have the option to transfer to another class or receive a full refund.

    BAD WEATHER OR EMERGENCY CANCELLATION OF A CLASS: In case of bad weather / emergencies check the following to learn if the Museum is closed: Call 302-351-8541, WDEL 1150am on the radio, WDEL.com on the web. An instructor will contact students if he/she is unable to make it to class on a particular day. Instructors will contact students to reschedule classes. If an instructor cancels a class, the classroom is closed to students during that time frame.

    MATERIALS AND FEES: Class supply lists will only be mailed or e-mailed upon request. Class supply lists will be posted on our website at www.delart.org. Students enrolled in adult classes must supply their own materials. Clay and tools are available for purchase in the ceramics studio. Lab and materials fees for metals and ceramics classes may include maintenance fees for studio equipment and upkeep. Materials are included for youth art classes.

    STORING STUDENT ARTWORK: Artwork can only be stored in designated areas and must be removed by the end of the semester. If a student misses the last class or if a student?s ceramic work is being fired in the kiln, he/she has two weeks from the date of their last class to pick up their artwork. Artwork will be disposed of if not removed by allotted time.

    NO GUESTS ALLOWED: Siblings and/or friends who are not registered students are not allowed to participate or be in the classes.

    PARKING: Parking for studio classes is available either on Kentmere Parkway or in the Museum's general parking lot. Students may drop off and pick up their supplies at the entrance to the Bank of America Education Wing before and after class. Also, parents bringing children to class may drop them off at the Education Wing.

    SUMMER ART CAMP POLICIES

    REGISTRATION: Due to the popularity of the Museum's camp program, all Summer Art Camp sessions require written or online registration and payment. A Medical Information Form is also required (see below). Registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. No phone-in registrations are permitted.

    MEDICAL INFORMATION: All registered students are to turn in a Medical Information Form prior to or on the first day of camp. The Medical Information Form is available online at http://www.delart.org/discover/fam_youth/art_camp.html (print or submit online). Medical Information Forms may also be requested through mail by contacting Brett John Johnson at 302.571.9590 ext. 551 or bjohnson@delart.org. Museum Staff is unable to dispense medication.

    WAITING LISTS: Once a session's enrollment is full, a waiting list will be established. The Education Department will contact those on the list if space becomes available. Students on waiting lists are not registered and may not attend class without clearance from the Education Department.

    GENERAL INFORMATION: Students are required to bring a brown bag lunch and snacks for the morning and afternoon breaks. Museum staff is not permitted to provide food or beverages to students. All tuition must be paid at time of registration. No adjustments will be made for student absences. Refunds and credits cannot be issued for classes missed as a result of illness, personal emergencies, or any other event. In the event that a session is canceled by the Museum for any reason, all tuition and fees will be refunded. All withdrawals must be made in writing and submitted to the Education Department. Tuition (less a registration fee) is refunded on the following schedule:

    Written withdrawal received on or before May 24.......................................................100%

    Written withdrawal received after May 24 but before first day of camp.......................75%

    Written withdrawal received after the first day of camp.................................NO REFUND

    Membership fees are non-refundable.

    CHILDCARE: The Museum does not provide aftercare. When claiming childcare for tax purposes, please contact Brett John Johnson at 302.571.9590 ext. 551 or bjohnson@delart.org.

    ART SHOWS: Each camp session will end with an art show for campers' family and friends. The art shows will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Museum?s Education Wing on the last day of each session.

    LOCATION: The Delaware Art Museum is located at 2301 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington DE 19806. For directions, call 302.571.9590 or visit www.delart.org.