Policies

Program-Specific Policies

Safety

Berkshire Art Center staff will do our best to provide a safe, clean working environment. Students and visitors know that they are using the facilities at their own risk. Questions? Email info@berkshireartcenter.org.

By registering for a class with Berkshire Art Center, you acknowledge that there are inherent risks involved in participating in classes and events at Berkshire Art Center. You recognize and understand these risks and release Berkshire Art Center and the employees thereof from any liability that may result from these risks, including the risk of physical injury. You also understand the rules and guidelines of the Berkshire Art Center and agree to abide by these rules for the sake of your personal safety, the safety of other artists and students, and the facility.

Registration

Sign up for art classes, workshops, and camps online or email info@berkshireartcenter.org. Berkshire Art Center accepts tuition payments by check, cash, or credit card.

Adult classes are open to students age 14 and older.

Class registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. A reserved class space is guaranteed once we have received payment. Please register at least three weeks prior to the start date of the courses or workshops you wish to attend. Early registration allows us to plan appropriately and avoid last-minute cancellations. A waitlist is created for classes that have reached maximum enrollment. 

Refund & Cancellation Policy

Summer in the Studios Young People Programs

  • If you cancel 16 business days or more before the beginning of the program, you will receive a refund, minus a 4% cancellation fee.

  • If you cancel 11 to 15 business days before the beginning of the program, you will receive a 50% refund.

  • No refunds or credits are given for cancellations 10 business days or less before the first day of the program.

All other Classes and Workshops

  • If you cancel 14 days or more before the beginning of a class, you will receive a refund, minus a 4% cancellation fee. Students who opt to transfer into another class will have the 4% cancellation fee waived

  • If you cancel seven to 14 days before the beginning of the class, you will receive a 50% refund.

  • No refunds, credits, or transfers are given for cancellations six or less days before the first day of class.

This policy also applies to work exchanges and scholarship students. If it is necessary for Berkshire Art Center to cancel a class for any reason, students will be notified and offered the option of another class or a full refund. No refunds or credits are given for missed classes.

Dropping In & Partial Classes

There are no refunds or credits issued for classes that were scheduled to run and not attended by the student. Students are not permitted to drop into classes a session at a time, except for classes that are structured as a “drop-in.” We do not allow students to make up missed time by attending other classes. We are not offering prorated tuition for students wishing to register prior to the start date of a class.

Class Credits & Gift Certificates

Class credits will be issued in the form of a gift certificate to the email address confirmed by the student.

The gift certificate will remain active for a minimum of 7 years, is not redeemable for cash, and is not refundable.

Weather-related Program Changes & Cancellations

When weather or facility emergencies require Berkshire Art Center to cancel classes, makeup classes are scheduled by extending the end of the term. No refunds or credits will be issued to those students unable to attend makeup sessions. Berkshire Art Center often closes when local public schools close. We contact students directly when a cancellation is necessary. Students will be emailed within the same week with a confirmation of the scheduled makeup date. There are no refunds or credits issued for classes that were scheduled to run and not attended by the student.

Materials & Studio Fees

Studio fees cover the cost of consumables (gas, chemicals, tools, etc.) that are used by everyone in the studio. Materials fees cover the costs of materials used by individuals for their individual projects. If a materials fee is listed then most, if not all, materials will be provided. Students should expect to receive a list of any additional materials to bring with them to class once they have registered.

Note that there is sometimes a site fee associated with Berkshire Art Center classes that are located off-site.

Berkshire Art Center currently provides scholarships for youth based on financial need. See Tuition Assistance for Youth for more information and to apply.

HEALTH & Emergency Contact FORMs

Our Young Artist programs require students to have a current Health and Emergency Contact Form on file with Berkshire Art Center. Please fill out a Health Form for each child that will be attending a BAC program. Health Forms are due as soon as possible at the time of registration and no later than one week before a program begins. Please ensure you have your child’s insurance information ready when filling out the form. This form is also required to be submitted for minors ages 14-17 who are registering for an adult studio class.

Observed Holidays

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January)

  • Memorial Day Weekend (May)

  • Juneteenth (June)

  • Independence Day (July)

  • Labor Day Weekend (September)

  • Indigenous Peoples' Day (October)

  • Veterans Day (November)

  • Thanksgiving Day & the Friday afterward (November)

  • Extended Winter Break (stay tuned for specific December/January dates)

Photography of Classes

Berkshire Art Center reserves the right to photograph classes, workshops, camps and parties for promotional use.

To opt out, please fill out this No Photo Request Form.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Berkshire Art Center does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

Code Of Conduct

Berkshire Art Center’s shared work environment is critical to our operations and a vital resource to our community. Disruptive behavior in class or open studio, damaging, or destroying the property of Berkshire Art Center, other students, staff members or visitors is not tolerated.