As a staff member at the University, you are probably
juggling many hats. On the one hand, you serve as a resource to students,
faculty members and the community about your department and programs.
On the other hand, you are typically supporting or running a program,
and sometimes teaching classes or workshops at the University. This
section of our web site is designed to help you to use the Fine Arts
Center in all the facets of your work here at the University.
A LITTLE Q&A....
WHAT IS THE FINE ARTS
CENTER?
New staff members, in particular, are often
unfamiliar with the Fine Arts Center and its resources. It's confusing:
there's the building called the Fine Arts Center, and then
there's the organization called the Fine Arts Center.
So
here's a bit on the organization: The Fine Arts Center consists of
six performing arts programs, four art galleries and three educational
programs (all are listed under the Centerwide
Programs section of this web site). Our events range from dance to sound installations, and our emphasis is on presenting
a world view of the arts.
WHAT
TEACHING RESOURCES DO YOU OFFER FOR UNIVERSITY STAFF?
From the multitude of teaching resources available
at the Fine Arts Center, we have culled those that have particular relevance
to staff. Just click here
to go to that part of our site.
HOW CAN I FIND OUT ABOUT
WHAT EVENTS AND EXHIBITS ARE SCHEDULED?
On
this site, you will find two calendars: one lists
all the events of the Fine Arts Center, and the other lists just
the educational
programs that are linked to events--this way you can locate the
information that is most useful to you. We hope you will take the
time to peruse each calendar to learn about what we have to offer.
HOW DO I SIGN UP MY
STUDENTS TO ATTEND EVENTS AND EXHIBITS?
Remember that admission to all of our
galleries is FREE of charge, except for special events. Most of the
educational
offerings (such as master classes, residencies, lectures and similar
events) are typically offered free of charge as well. And Five College
students can get discounted tickets to all of our performing arts
events--as can staff! So here's how you do it: if you want your class
to visit an exhibit during gallery open hours (again, check this web
site for the gallery hours), just call the gallery in advance to let
them know you are coming. If the gallery staff is available at that
time, they may even be able to bring your group on a tour. For performing
arts events, many staff members just collect money from their students
to buy tickets in a block, so everyone can sit together. Otherwise,
students
can buy their own tickets by calling (413) 545-2511 or visiting
our online
ordering center. Teaching staff who assign their class to attend
a ticketed performing arts event are entitled to one free ticket,
based on availability (provided it isn't sold out).
WHO SHOULD I CONTACT
FOR MORE INFORMATION?
If
you have any questions after perusing this site, please feel free
to call (413) 545-4164
for additional assistance.