Every student must pass certified training through the Office of Environmental Health and Safety before moving into assigned studio space.
TO ENSURE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS:
If you have an emergency, please call UMass Police from a landline at 545-3111, or 911 (Northampton Police will answer), or the Physical Plant Help Desk for building emergencies, at 545-6401.
Studios and technical shops are to be used only for art practice.
Students may not sleep overnight in studios.
Students may not share or reassign studios.
Only individuals with authorized card access may use the facility after regular after-hours.
In fairness to the many students seeking limited studio space, students are expected to use their studios on a regular basis. Unused or underused studios will be reassigned.
Personal electrical appliances-such as portable heaters, refrigerators, and hot plates—are not permitted in studios and will be confiscated.
EATING IS NOT PERMITTED IN STUDIOS.
Smoking, consumption of alcoholic beverages, and illegal drug use is prohibited.
No Pets.
Damages to or theft of artwork and/or personal property is not the responsibility of the University of Massachusetts or the Department of Art.
Studios are the property of UMass and the Department of Art and may be inspected at any time for emergency maintenance, repair or as needed by the Department.