Adult Class Policies

Updated August 28, 2023

General Policies

Refund & Cancellation Policy: Requests for refunds are made two weeks prior to the start of the registered session(s). Cancellations made less than two weeks prior to the first day of your session(s) will be refunded at 50% of the fee paid. After the first day of your session, no refunds will be issued for any reasons. The BMoA reserves the right to cancel any session if enrollment is insufficient. In the event that a class is cancelled, we will contact all registrants 48 hours before offer the option of transferring to another available session, or receiving a full refund.

Absences: We reserve space for each student during their registered class time. Make-up classes are not offered.

Discounts: In order to receive a membership discount, the student must be a member.

Waiting Lists: Once an instructor’s maximum enrollment is reached, names will be placed on a waiting list and students will be notified if an opening occurs.

Photo Release: The BMoA may take photographs of students during class for promotional and/or archival purposes. If you do not consent, please inform our Executive Director and record your non-consent.

Late Policy: Students who arrive late to class will miss out on important steps and may be expected to catch up on their own. Out of consideration for our staff schedules, we ask that all students be picked up on time. The Museum reserves the right to charge a late fee of $1/minute after 10 minutes.

What to Wear: Please dress in clothing you are not concerned with getting dirty. All students must wear closed-toed shoes.

Personal Belongings: Instructors will not allow the use of cell phones, tablets, or other electronic devices during class time. We are not responsible for lost or broken items. Weapons of any kind are prohibited.

Safety: BMoA has a no-tolerance policy on weapons, violence, and bullying.

Discipline: To ensure every child has an equal learning opportunity, disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. BMoA has a 4-step infraction policy as listed in the order below:

  • 1 - Verbal warning will be given to student

  • 2 - Student will have a private discussion with the instructor

  • 3 - Depending on the circumstance, the student will be sent home and/or suspend the student from the program.

BMoA has zero tolerance for fighting or bullying. If a student acts out in an aggressive manner with the intent of harming another student, they will be suspended.

Students with Special Needs: Museum instructors do their best to ensure all students are given appropriate attention. However, we may not have the resources and staffing necessary for students with special needs. Please contact the Executive Director to discuss specific needs (developmental, sight, hearing, behavioral or other) you may have. For students with physical disabilities, the Museum has wheelchair access and is able to accommodate in the classroom.

Class Policies

  • Class sizes will be limited to between ten (10) and 13 students.

  • What to consider on the day of the class and leading up to it. (If any of the below occurs, contact Bakersfield Museum of Art via phone or email):

    • Check in with yourself each morning for signs of illness. If you have a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher, they should not attend class.

    • Make sure you do not have a sore throat or other signs of illness, like a cough, diarrhea, severe headache, vomiting, or body aches.

    • If you have had close contact with a COVID-19 case, you should not attend in-person class at the Museum.