FAQ's and Policies

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Payment 

• Students must pay for classes in full upon registration. We can accept cash and checks (on site only) and all major credit cards. Read course descriptions carefully for dates, times, and required supplies. AAI will send a confirmation email after registration 

Cancellations and Refunds

• In the event that a student must withdraw their registration from a class or workshop, AAI will issue a refund if the cancellation is made seven days prior to the start of the class less a $10 cancelation fee. There will be no refunds or pro-rating options for missed classes. No refunds are issued for cancellations made within seven (7) days of the first day of the scheduled class.     

• Workshops will not be refunded within 45 days of the start date.        

Minors

• AAI requires written permission for all students under the age of 18 who are enrolled in any adult course. Please contact education@amarilloartinstitute.org for if you are enrolling a minor. Minors must be accompanied by an adult (over 18) at all times during open studio time. Any minor that is unaccompanied may be asked to leave.

Make Up Date

• AAI does not offer make- up dates for any student who is unable to attend class. Classes cannot be carried over from one session to another.

 Artwork Pickup

• If your class or workshop project (s) requires additional treatment after the course is over, AAI will contact you when work is completed and ready to be picked up. AAI does not ship work to students. Artwork will be held 60 days after the course end date. All work is subject to discard after the 60-day period.

Clutter

• AAI is a shared space for artist and students. Wagon storage and lockers space will be available for members. All members must keep shared space clean and clutter free. Shared spaces, and class spots may not be 'claimed'. All supplies must be put away after use. 

Videos and Photographs

• AAI reserves the right to use photographs and/or videos taken during classes and other programs to market and promote AAI and it's programs. Any person or legal guardian who does not wish to have their child photographed, or photographed themselves  must notify director@amarilloartinstitute.org upon registration.  

Code of Conduct

• Members are expected to be respectful of Arts in the Sunset. This includes all members, studio artists, class attendee’s, and the facilities. Members may not:

• Intrude on other members art supplies, projects, class time or personal space.    

• Threaten, bring weapons, or use language that is vulgar, inappropriate or sexual in nature. 

• Speak negatively (including on social media) about AAI or Arts in the Sunset to others publicly 

• Damage our property inside or out in anyway

• Recruit AAI members for outside classes or private lessons

• Host an unauthorized private class or lesson at AAI. All instructors must be approved.