Class Policies

REGISTRATION
Registration can be completed online, by mail, in person, or by calling The Center for Contemporary Art directly at 908.234.2345. Classes can fill up quickly, so register early to secure your spot. On rare occasions when a class does not meet its minimum enrollment, it may be canceled. Registered students will be notified via email four working days before the first day of the class. ​

MATERIALS
For adult classes and workshops, students provide their own art materials unless otherwise noted. Supply lists are available online with course descriptions or at the office. The Center provides materials for children and teen classes unless otherwise noted.

PAYMENT PROCEDURES
The tuition price listed online and in the course catalogue is all-inclusive unless otherwise specified. Some classes require the purchase of additional materials to participate. Please refer to the online class description for a full materials listing. Full payment is required at registration. Accepted payment methods include MasterCard, Visa, check (payable to The Center for Contemporary Art), or cash. Pro-rating is not available.

IN-HOUSE CREDITS
In-house credits must be used within one year of the issue date and are non-transferable.

CLASS WITHDRAWAL & REFUNDS
Students who withdraw more than 7 days before the first day of the class or workshop will receive a refund for the full tuition price minus a $20 processing fee. No refunds or credits are available for withdrawals within 7 days of the first day of a class or workshop. Monetary refunds will not be given for classes purchased using account credits. In this case, the tuition will be credited back to the account.

RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS
Students may request a refund if they are unable to attend a class due to religious observance. Notify The Center at least 7 days before the holiday. Contact the office at 908.234.2345 to request a refund.

MAKE-UP CLASSES
Classes canceled due to instructor absence, weather, or unforeseen circumstances will be rescheduled. Students who are unable to attend the rescheduled class will not receive an additional make-up day or refund.

CLASS CANCELLATIONS
We make every effort to ensure the classes listed in our catalogue run as scheduled. Occasionally, circumstances beyond our control may require us to cancel or reschedule certain classes. If a class must be canceled for any reason, students will be notified 4 days before the first day of the class via email. Students will be given the option to:

  • Transfer registration to another class (additional payment may be due if tuition is higher).
  • Receive an in-house credit for full tuition, valid for one year from the date of issue.
  • Receive a full tuition refund.
  • Students who miss classes by choice or withdraw after the class has begun are not eligible for refunds or make-up classes.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICIES & PROCEDURES
If The Center must close due to weather or other safety concerns, students will be notified by email. Updates will also be posted on The Center’s homepage and across our social media channels so families can stay informed. When bad weather is expected, we encourage open studio participants to visit our website for updates before coming in.

STUDENT BEHAVIOR
The Center reserves the right to dismiss any student for inappropriate behavior.

REGISTRATION & REFUND POLICIES FOR SUMMER CAMP

For children’s classes, students must fall within posted age restrictions when class begins. Space will be reserved only upon receipt of full payment.

  • A full refund will be given to students who cancel at least 3 weeks prior to the start of the Summer Camp Session, less a $50 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds will be given for cancellations received with less than 3 weeks’ notice before the start of the Summer Camp Session.

PERSONAL BELONGINGS
The Center is not responsible for artwork and other personal belongings left in the facility and has no liability if items are damaged. Any artwork left over at the end of the semester will be discarded. Artwork displayed in exhibitions and covered by The Center’s insurance are excluded from this policy.

Students/visitors should check with The Center’s front desk for forgotten personal items.

PHOTOGRAPHS
On occasion photographs are taken of classes, workshops, and events for promotional purposes.  Names are not used on the photographs. If you would prefer that you or your child not be photographed, please contact the office.

INSTRUCTOR SUBSTITUTIONS
The Center reserves the right to replace an instructor with another qualified instructor in case of emergency.

FACILITY RULES
Please see the Contact and Visit page for office and gallery hours. No pets or cell phones are allowed in classes. Service animals are permitted. The Center is a non-smoking facility.

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