Community Ensembles

Welcome back to Art Center East!

We are re-opening the building with new procedures in place in order to comply with State and County COVID-19 safety regulations. Our ability to keep the building open for classes and gallery visits relies on your willingness to comply with the following:

• Anyone entering the building is required to wear a mask or face shield for the entirety of their visit.

• Gallery capacity is limited to 70 people, with no more than 4 visitors allowed in the Gift Gallery at once.

• Class sizes are limited to 18 students in the main studio, 4 students in the glass studio, and 7 students in the clay studio.

• All work stations are spaced a minimum of 6 feet apart and/or separated by a divider.

• Staff will disinfect door handles and commonly shared surfaces throughout open hours.

• Bathrooms will be disinfected twice daily.

All visitors are required to:

• Wear a mask or face shield at all times (age 3 and older).

• Utilize provided hand sanitizer before handling items in the Gift Gallery.

• Maintain a 6 foot distance from staff and other visitors at all times.

• Visit the gallery in groups of 10 or fewer.

• Stay home if you are feeling sick or know you have come in contact with someone who has tested positive or currently has COVID-19 symptoms.

• Be aware that ACE will have to adjust our safety policies and procedures as County and State guidance requires. Please consult our current requirements before each visit.

Students are expected to:

• Wash hands for at least 20 seconds upon arrival, and again any time you touch your mouth, nose, or eyes.

• Pass by the hands-free thermometer mounted in the downstairs hallway.

• Sign form acknowledging being free from COVID-19 symptoms each class meeting.

• Bring your own apron and tools, as necessary.

• Limit other personal belongings that you bring into the space.

• At the end of class, clean and disinfect your work station and any communal tools used.

• Follow additional posted requirements specific to the glass and ceramics studios.

• ACE is following government guidelines on COVID-19 safety and cleaning procedures, but students are expected to research, assess, and understand their own risk level before choosing to work in an indoor space.