December 22, 2009 through January 25, 2010
Membership at MWPAI offers many advantages.
Frederick, Thomas, and Maria Proctor agreed that arts and culture are the foundation of a great community.
The School of Art is Central New York's most prominent center for community arts education and offers classes for children and adults, from novice to advanced. Classes are held throughout the year, many following the traditional semester schedule of 14 weeks during the Fall and Spring. The School of Art also offers a four-week Summer session and special workshops as part of a full slate of classes in more than 60 art and dance subject areas.
Dance Classes begin January 18.
Art Classes begin January 19.
Registration for the spring semester begins December 22, 2009. Classes have an enrollment limit, which allows instructors to devote individual attention to each student. Register by phone (315) 797-8260 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., online or download the following registration form and submit it by fax, mail or in person.
No registration will be taken before December 22, 2009.
Fax on or after December 22, 2009.
No art or dance registrations will be accepted after January 25, 2010.
Registration for classes at the School of Art is easy. Our professional staff is prepared to assist you and help you make the most of your educational experience. Classes have an enrollment limit, so register early for the best selections.
School of Art 2010 Registration Form
Art Classes begin
January 19
Last day to register
January 25
No Classes
March 15 through 20
ArtBox switch day
March 13
Art Classes end
May 3
Rehearsal for Level 2,3,4, Jazz/Tap Jr. & Sr. Workshops. (mandatory)
January 5, 6, 12, 13
Dance Classes begin
January 18
Last day to register
January 25
No Classes
February 15 through 20
April 19 through 24
Dance Classes End
May 8 for 14-Week Non-Performing
(no performances for this group)
May 8 for 14-Week Children’s
(peformance at MVCC)
May 23 for 17-Week
Annual Spring Dance concert at Hamilton College
Technical Rehearsal
May 24 and 25 (mandatory)
May 26 and 27 for Jazz
May 28 and 29 for Ballet
Registration begins and ends on the specified date listed in the catalog each semester. NO registrations will be accepted prior to the start date, or after the end date.
Full payment is due at the time of registration. NO partial payments will be accepted. NO registrations will be taken without full payment.
Registration can be done 5 ways:
A fee of $10 per student is charged to cover registration costs. Fee is not refundable.
Classes will not be prorated.
Instructors are not permitted to accept registrations. A staff member from the Registrar's Office must handle all registrations and payments. All registration must be done at the School of Art reception desk (Studio Building).
NO registrations are accepted after the deadline specified in the catalog each semester.
All memberships will be verified during registration.
Classes at the School of Art have limited enrollment so instructors have the opportunity to devote individual attention to each student. Refund policy: a full refund of tuition is granted only when the School of Art cancels a class or the Registrar receives formal notification in writing of withdrawal from a student prior to the first scheduled class meeting. Ninety percent refund of tuition is granted when formal notification is received prior to the second scheduled class meeting. Sixty percent refund of tuition is granted when formal notification is received prior to the third scheduled class meeting. If a student withdraws after the third scheduled class, no refund will be granted. Class fees cannot be prorated for students choosing not to attend all class meetings. If withdrawal is necessary, tuition cannot be applied to another semester. Lab fees are non-refundable if withdrawal is made after 1st scheduled class.
This refund policy covers withdrawals for any purpose including injury, illness or family emergencies. Refunds take four weeks to process. Refunds are issued in the form of a check, which is mailed directly to the student’s home address as recorded at the School of Art. In the case of credit card payments, refunds are applied directly to the credit card account.
Lockers are available upon request.
Students supply their own materials for painting, drawing and design. A fee is charged to cover the cost of some materials and equipment furnished by the School of Art in photography, sculpture, jewelrymaking, pottery and printmaking. A small fee may also be charged in classes involving a model. Lab fees are non-refundable if withdrawal is made after 1st scheduled class.
The School of Art reserves the right to cancel any class before its scheduled starting date. All students registered in a canceled class will be notified, and a full refund of tuition (and lab fee, if any) will be issued by mail.
Cancellation Due To Weather
If classes are cancelled due to inclement weather, it will be announced on the following:
Television Stations: WKTV, WUTR,
Radio Stations:
WIBX, WFRG, WLZW, WODZ, WOUR, KISS FM, Mix 102.5, WRCK/WKLL
Please refrain from calling the School of Art, as there will be no receptionists on duty to answer the calls.
cannot be responsible for loss, theft or damage of any student’s personal property or artwork. Student work, which has been on exhibition must be collected by owners prior to the deadlines specified for pick-up. The School of Art cannot hold work beyond those dates.
Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute has a policy of non-discrimination, which assures that students are accepted fairly, and without discriminatory regard for sex, race, national origin, color, religion, age or disability. Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute is a not-for-profit educational corporation, which in furtherance of its purposes and objectives, endeavors to publicize the work and achievements of its students, faculty, staff and alumni. In connection with these efforts the Institute reserves the right to release appropriate information and to take photographs, motion pictures, or videotape of students, faculty, staff and alumni, and their work, and to use and distribute these materials in any form or format in furtherance of the Institute’s purpose and objectives.
MWPAI Instructors may, with the approval of the Dean, dismiss from class or refuse enrollment to any attendee who is disruptive or uncooperative or whose skills are advanced beyond the level of instruction of a particular class or section.
PrattMWP: College Credit Program is the Upstate New York Campus of Pratt Institute.
For more information on PrattMWP, please phone 315-797-0000 ext. 2248.
PrattMWP: College Credit Program link
Scholarships
A limited number of community outreach scholarships are available for deserving students with demonstrated ability. Scholarships requests for Spring 2010 must be submitted, in writing, to the Dean of the School of Art by January 11, 2010.
Please Note:
This website must be considered as informational and not binding on the Institute.
MWPAI reserves the right to make changes in the information on this website or printed in the catalog without prior notice.