FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Cancellations & Transfers

If you withdraw from a class before it begins with a minimum of 8 days notice, you will be refunded your tuition minus a $30 cancellation fee. Due to instructor/school preparation costs, no refunds will be granted 7 days or fewer prior to the class start date.

Due to the large volume of students, there will be a $30 transfer fee each time you switch a class. No transfers will be granted 7 days or fewer prior to the class start date.

Museum memberships are non-refundable. If a class is canceled by The Art School, participants in the class will be notified and offered a full refund of class tuition.


Museum Membership

Most Art School classes are only available to museum Members. To enroll in Art School classes, you must first become a museum Member. Check out all the levels and benefits and join online here to register for classes! Art School students can save 20% on Membership with code ARTSCHOOL.

As a member, you don't just get access to Art School class - you also enjoy free admission to Laguna Gloria and the Jones Center all year long! Plus, you'll get 10% off your pre-class snack or coffee at Spread and Co. and 10% off all items in the Shop. Beyond these perks, your Membership directly supports our education programs, helping everyone in Austin discover contemporary art.

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How to Register for Classes

You may register online, by phone, or in person at Laguna Gloria.

Online:

  1. Review our course catalog to see which class(es) you'd like to register for.
  2. Purchase, renew, or check your membership status. Membership to The Contemporary Austin is required for all Art School classes, except for Saturday Samplers. To receive 20% off your membership, use code ARTSCHOOL. After purchasing a Membership, you will receive an automatic email with your Member ID.
  3. Click the 'Register Now' link in the class description to be transferred to our registration website, ACTIVE.
  4. Once redirected to ACTIVE, create an account or sign into your pre-existing account.
  5. Complete registration and payment.

By Phone:

Call 512-458-8191 (Ex 3), Monday through Sunday, between 9 am and 4 pm.

In person:

Stop by The Art School registration office at Laguna Gloria (3809 W. 35th St., First building on the left once you enter the grounds. Enter office through porch door).


Class Tuition

Tuition is due in full at the time of registration. For more information about our scholarships, see our scholarship page.

Parking & Accessibility

All classes meet at Laguna Gloria. Click below for directions.

Map to Laguna Gloria
Map of Laguna Gloria studio locations

All Laguna Gloria Studios have ground floor entrances.

All students and visitors of The Contemporary Austin are invited to park along West 35th St. Art School students may park on-site for evening classes from 5:30P on if there are no other events taking priority. We recommend arriving early to ensure ample time for parking and walking to get to class on time. Do not leave any valuables in your car.

If you require any parking accommodation, please feel free to reach out to the Art School office via phone call or email for assistance.


Kids' Classes

There is no adult supervision for children during the lunch hour. A parent or guardian MUST pick them up from the morning class and drop them off at their afternoon class.


On-site Cafe

Breakfast and lunch are served during museum open hours Wednesday-Sunday from 9A-3P at Spread & Co, located next to the Visitor Information building. Please feel free to bring your own food or snacks, but keep in mind that no refrigeration is available. The Casis Village Shopping Center, which is just a few minutes down Exposition Blvd., has a few options, including Starbucks, Randall's, and Food Food.


Miscellaneous

The Art School is not an accredited institution, and does not offer college credit.

The Art School has 3 semesters: Spring: late January through mid-May, Summer: late May through August, Fall: mid-September through mid-December. Each semester has two 'halves' to accommodate two rounds of 6/7 week classes.

Be sure to check course descriptions, as prerequisites may apply for certain courses.