Burkhead Art Center Policies

We understand that life brings many surprises to us all, and sometimes people must cancel their class reservation. Please help us continue to offer these wonderful classes, at the most affordable costs possible, by reading and adhering to our cancellation, refund and transfer policies. Please note that under no circumstances will the Burkhead  Art Center prorate any class, camp, or workshop.
Classes are cancelled when enrollment minimums are not reached. Cancellations are determined no later than 2 business days before the class starts. Summer camp cancellations will be determined no less than 5 business days before the start of the camp. If the Art Center cancels a class, camp, workshop or Make It Take It, the student will have the option to transfer to another class, as long as space is available, or receive a 100% refund.*

If a student chooses to withdraw from a class, camp, workshop or Make It Take It, the refund policies are as follows:

Classes & Workshops:

• 100% refunded with seven or more days notice prior to the start date of the class.*

• 50% refunded with six or less days notice, but prior to the 1st class.*

• No refunds will be made after the start of the 1st class.

Camps & Teen Intensives:

• 100% refunded with seven or more days notice.*

• No refunds, full or partial, will be made after this time, for any reason, including illness.

• If a camper is not available for the entire week of camp, we highly recommend that the parent chooses a different week. Camps are designed to be a full week-long learning experience and projects are not designed to be completed on a day-by-day basis. We do not prorate camps.

Visiting Artist Series:

• 100% refunded with seven or more days notice.*

• No amount refunded after that time.

Make It Take It Classes:

• 100% refunded with seven or more days notice.*

• No amount refunded after that time.

Membership:

• Memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Account Credits:

• Account credits may be given in special circumstances at the discretion of the Operations Manager.

• Account credits are valid for the next semester only.

• Unused credits will be forfeited after this time.

Classes, Workshops & Visiting Artist Series:

• Members enjoy a 10% discount on classes, workshops and visiting artist series during the exclusive member enrollment period.

• Discount does not apply to Make It Take It classes.

Camps & Teen Intensives:

• Family Membership Discount

  • Members with a Family Membership can enjoy a 10% discount on classes and camps for the duration of the camp season and a $5 discount on Creative Aftercare. Discount does not apply to Make It Take It classes.

We will use our best judgment about whether to hold class in the event of inclement weather. Closings and cancellations will be listed on our Facebook page and website home page.  On days that the Burkhead ART Center is closed due to extreme weather classes, programs, events, and open studio hours at the BAC will be reviewed by the Executive Director and a decision will be made on closures and cancellations.

Burkhead ART Center will post closing information to social media and on the website to inform the public of closings and delays as soon as possible. Rescheduling or credits will be offered for single classes that are cancelled due to bad weather.  

In order to provide students, members, visitors and staff with a safe and supportive educational environment, BAC has adopted a Zero Tolerance Policy. BAC reserves the right to refuse registration to any student if administration or faculty deem the student to be disruptive or dangerous. No guns, firearms or any type of dangerous materials may be brought into BAC. 

This policy includes the attempted, threatened, or actual conduct done by a person that causes or is likely to cause injury to another student, member, visitor, faculty, or staff member. It includes:

• Physical assaults

• Threats or intimidation

• Discriminatory behavior 

•  Bullying or abuse

• Gestures of a violent or inappropriate nature

•  Any other behavior that might reasonably give a student cause for fear or create a hostile environment.

Acts of this nature will not be tolerated and will be responded to with the immediate removal of the person from BAC.  BAC reserves the right to refuse future registrations to any student if administration or faculty deem the student to be disruptive or dangerous.  BAC has a Zero Tolerance Policy to ensure the security and creative freedom for all.

Membership contributions help support Burkhead Art Center operations, exhibitions, scholarships and programming. Please note that memberships are required for Open Studio use when not enrolled in a class. Membership is not required to participate in adult and youth classes or workshops; however, all members receive a discounted tuition rate.  Memberships are non-refundable and good for one year from the date of purchase.

Building Entry--Let’s all be safe

In order to maintain social distancing, class, open studio, and workshop times will be staggered to the best of our ability to prevent too many people from arriving at one time. Please arrive no more than 5 minutes before or after scheduled class time. The total number of people allowed in the building at one time will be limited.

Social Distancing, PPE, and General Policies:

• If you are sick, please stay home

• Follow the markers to stay 6 feet away from everyone in the building

• All students, faculty, and staff must wear facemasks at all times when in our facilities and on the premises.

• Face Masks must be worn at all times: this is non-negotiable. Face masks required at all times indoors, and masks must cover your mouth and nose

• No eating in classes or in the building

• Please bring your own water

• Please sanitize and wash your hands frequently

• Classrooms will be set up for you prior to you entering the room. Please remain in your area. If you need to move from your designated space please inform the teacher in order to maintain social distancing. 

Cleaning--We are doing our best   

Staying healthy is everyone’s job. Burkhead ART Center is following a scheduled cleaning protocol throughout the day but all students, teachers, and staff are requested to consistently clean any surface they contact during their sessions.

• Classrooms will be sanitized between each class, workshop, or open studio session.

• We are suggesting that students do not share tools whenever possible. Shared tools must be wiped down with a sanitizing solution, sanitizing wipes, or soap and water.

• Hand sanitizer can be found in each classroom and around the building.

• Wash your hands often. 

• Doors to classrooms will remain open to support air circulation

GENERAL HEALTH AND SAFETY – IT JUST MAKES SENSE

• Disinfecting wipes will be available in all the bathrooms. Please use a paper towel or disinfecting wipe to open the bathroom doors and avoid the bare-hand touch of common surfaces

• If you have symptoms, stay home.

• If you are exposed to COVID-19, you must either quarantine for two-weeks OR take a COVID-19 test 3 days after exposure and receive a negative COVID-19 test result.

• If a student is diagnosed with COVID-19 and has been participating in a class at BAC please contact Melinda Burkhead, Executive Director at info@burkheadartcenter.com. This will allow us to take the necessary steps to inform anyone they may have come in contact with and sanitize according to CDC guidelines.

• Students who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 may not return to BAC until they have received a negative COVID-19 test result.

• If a teacher has been exposed to COVID-19 they must quarantine for 14 days and receive a negative COVID-19 test result. Classes will either be postponed or cancelled and students will be notified. Credits for any missed classes will be placed on students accounts for use towards a future class.

• BAC reserves the right to do spot temperature checks of anyone entering the building

• If you refuse to follow any of the above items, you will be asked to leave the premises and no refund or credit for unused class time will be available.

I have read, understood, and will comply with the conditions and protocols listed in this document. Furthermore, I agree to hold harmless The Burkhead ART Center, its faculty, staff, volunteers, owners, or anyone connected to it, for any possible exposure to COVID-19 that might occur as a result of my participation in any programs I voluntarily attend.*

When registering for a class you will be required to agree and sign the above document before you can checkout and attend a class.

Every class or workshop has a minimum number of students needed to run. Should a class or workshop not fill sufficiently, we may cancel it prior to the first class session. If a class or workshop you have signed up for is cancelled, you will receive notification and have the option to transfer to another class or be issued a full refund.

CLASS WAIVER

There is an element of risk inherent in participating in the artistic process, handling artistic materials, operating machinery, and breathing fumes and particles. The Burkhead Art Center takes every precaution to ensure the safety of our students, staff, volunteers, and faculty.

In consideration of my participation in educational programs at Burkhead Art Center, I hereby discharge and forever hold harmless the Burkhead Art Center, staff, instructors, volunteers, and all granting agencies sponsoring, co-sponsoring, or funding agencies or individuals, for the responsibility for any injury, illness, death, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned for any reason whatsoever during the course of my participation. I certify that I am physically able to participate in all activities for which I am enrolled, which may include scheduled field trips to local parks, galleries, or other venues for class curriculum. The Burkhead Art Center assumes no responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to occurrences beyond its control.

I give my permission for Burkhead Art Center to use, without limitation or obligation, photographs, film footage, tape or video recordings, which may include my image, voice or artwork for purposes of promoting or interpreting BAC programs.

I understand that failure to abide by the policies and guidelines, as outlined by my instructor, may result in the cancellation of my usage privileges. I further understand that damage to equipment and/or the facility due to reckless acts, negligence and/or deliberate indifference will be my financial responsibility.

CANCELLATION POLICY

We understand that life brings many surprises to us all, and sometimes people must cancel their class reservation. Please help us continue to offer these wonderful classes, at the most affordable costs possible, by reading and adhering to our cancellation and refund policies.

Classes and workshops can be cancelled for a full refund 7 days in advance. If less than 7 days we can offer a 50% refund. No refund is available within 48 hours of your scheduled class.

BAC retains the right to photograph any class, student, student work or event and reproduce the images at its discretion without incurring obligations.

Open studio is available for currently enrolled students but may incur supply costs.  If not enrolled in a current class, there is an Open Studio fee.  Open Studio times vary with each session. Contact Burkhead ART Center for further information.

There is limited storage for student artwork at BAC.   All artwork must be removed by students by the last day of your class. 

The Burkhead ART Center has a Large parking lot located at the entrance of the property.  Street parking is also available. Please do not park up by the front of the center, house or garage.   This includes parking temporarily to pick up/drop off a student, pick up/drop off art supplies, or any other reason. If you have special circumstances, please contact the Burkhead ART Center to make needed accommodations.