Policies and Procedures
Please read before registering for classes:
- The Museum accepts mailed, walk-in, and faxed registrations using the enrollment forms found in the brochure and processes online registrations through the Museum’s website. Walk-in registrations may be completed at, and left at, the Museum’s receptionist desk. MAM does not accept registration for art classes over the phone.
- Registrations are processed in the order in which they are received and class enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Museum members can take advantage of priority registration prior to open enrollment.
- All courses meet for 10 sessions, unless otherwise noted.
- MAM reserves the right to refuse admission or dismiss any student due to inappropriate behavior.
- Registration is complete when MAM is in receipt of full payment.
- No confirmations will be sent in the mail. If you provide an email address at the time of registration, you will receive an email confirmation approximately one week prior to the start of class. MAM staff will contact students only in the event of class cancellation or if class reaches maximum enrollment before your registration is received. Assume a class is running and your registration has been accepted unless you are contacted.
- Classes and workshops not meeting a minimum enrollment one week prior to the first day will be cancelled.
- Students enrolling after the start of the session are still required to pay full tuition. Tuition is not pro-rated.
- Spray paints, fixatives, and aerosols are prohibited in adult and youth classes. We recommend the use of non-toxic, no-odor solvents; ask your instructor for more information.
- Required materials for courses for students over 16 can be found on the Museum's website at www.montclairartmuseum.org/supplylists/. Materials for children's and young teen courses are provided.
Refunds and Letters of Credits: Full tuition will be refunded if notice of withdrawal is provided at least two weeks (14 days) prior to start date of class. All notification of withdrawal made less than two weeks prior to the start date of class will be subjected to a $25 administration fee. No tuition will be refunded for any reason on or after the start date of class.
Students who withdraw from a class during the first or second week of the semester will be issued a letter of credit. This credit will be based on the number of classes remaining in the semester, minus a $25 administrative fee and will be valid for one year from date issued. After the second week of classes, no letters of credit will be issued. The administrative fee and Museum membership are non-refundable. Refunds and letters of credit can up to three weeks to process.
Transfers: Students may transfer to any class not already filled within the first two weeks of class.
Make-ups: Classes not held due to a holiday or the instructor’s absence are made up at end of the session. Students missing class by their own choice will not receive a make-up class, refund, or letter of credit.
Weather: Montclair Art Museum will close for snow and inclement weather whenever the Montclair Public Schools are closed. Call the Museum’s main number at (973) 746-5555 after 7 a.m. for closing announcements.
Parking: Free parking is available in the Museum’s lot. For evening classes, please enter MAM parking lot at the South Mountain entrance. The St. Luke’s Place entrance will be closed in the evenings.
Lost property: MAM is not responsible for artwork and other property left on the premises, and has no liability if such property is stolen.
Substitute instructors: MAM reserves the right to substitute instructors of equal caliber in an emergency.
Website (montclairartmuseum.org): The Museum’s website allows visitors to view course listings, download supply lists for adult and older teen classes, view extended faculty bios, and register for classes, as well as find information on current exhibitions, events and programs and other resources at MAM.
Volunteers: The Yard School of Art seeks volunteer teaching assistants to work alongside staff in our children’s classes. For information on this and other opportunities throughout the Museum, call the Volunteer Coordinator, at (973) 259-5124. Click here to view available volunteer positions.
Gift Certificates: Gift certificates are available for classes. Contact the Yard School of Art office at (973) 259-5139.
Photography: The Museum will occasionally document classes and student work using photography and video for promotional purposes only. If you do not want yourself, your child, or your artwork photographed, please notify the Yard School of Art in writing.
Scholarships: The Yard School of Art has limited scholarships available each semester. Current opportunities include the Nathaniel C. Harris, Jr. Yard School of Art Scholarship Fund for low income youths. Applications are on our website, or you may contact the Yard School of Art office for the appropriate forms.
Membership: Membership in the Montclair Art Museum is valid for one year from the date of purchase. Members receive a variety of benefits including free admission to the museum, discounted admission to special exhibitions, free subscription to MAM’s Members’ Bulletin, 10% discount in the Museum Store, and priority registration and reduced tuition fees at the Yard School of Art.
Memberships are available in the following categories:
- Student (age 18+) $35 [proof of full-time status at an accredited college, university, or art school is required with payment]
- Individual (age 18+) $50
- Dual/Family $70
- Friend $165
- Patron $325
- Sponsor $750
- Benefactor $1,500
- Director's Circle $3,000
- Inness Circle $5,500
PLEASE NOTE: The Art School tuition discount applies to the member only for Student and Individual memberships. However, Dual/Family memberships and higher categories entitle all members of the immediate family to tuition at the reduced member rate. Single memberships are not offered for children under age 18. Therefore, to be eligible for the reduced member rate for children’s classes, the child’s family must have a current Dual/Family or higher membership. Membership dues may be paid at the time of registration. If your membership is due to expire during the upcoming class session, please include your renewal payment with your registration fee. For more information, call the Membership Department at (973) 259-5117.
Course codes are listed to help select a program that best fits your skill level and experience.
100 series: Novice/Beginner. No experience necessary.
200 series: Beginner/Intermediate. For those with or without experience in a medium.
300 series: All Levels. Open to all levels of beginning and continuing students.
400 series: Intermediate. For students who have taken at least one other course in that medium.
500 series: Intermediate/Advanced. For students who have taken at least two or more courses in that medium or with related skills.
600 series: Advanced. For advanced students only or with the instructor's permission.
For additional information about courses and policies of the Yard School of Art, please contact:
Kate Hutson
Director, Yard School of Art
khutson@montclairartmuseum.org
(973) 259-5159
