YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

We believe you will contribute positively to the program. All participants are expect to adhere to a code of conduct that respects the values and integrity of the community. They are also expected to obey local laws. The school reserves the right to require the withdrawal of anyone whose conduct is detrimental to the community or the school.

• The unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs or the abuse of alcohol is prohibited. DO NOT bring drugs to Italy or use them there. DO NOT abuse alcohol. You risk arrest, the consequences could be incredibly harsh, and you will be required to leave the program.
• The International School of Painting, Drawing and Sculpture is committed to a collegial work and study environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work and learn in a professional atmosphere which promotes equal opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices, including sexual harassment. At the International School, sexual harassment, whether verbal, physical or environmental, is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. For purposes of this policy, sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome or unwanted advances, requests for sexual favors and any other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: (1) submission to or rejection of this conduct by an individual is used as a factor in or out of class or studio, in decisions affecting critiques, evaluation, hiring, retention, promotion or other aspects of education or employment; or (2) this conduct substantially interferes with an individual's work in or out of class or studio or employment, or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive classroom, studio or work environment.

Studio protocol

We have established these house rules to ensure a positive and productive working environment for everyone.

• Respect your colleagues' privacy. You can learn a lot from the other students, and they can learn from you, but don't enter someone's studio while they are working unless you're invited, and never give unasked-for critiques. Music is not allowed in classrooms or studios (use a portable music player). Please be considerate about sharing studio space.
• Do come to class on time, but if you come late, rather than disrupt the class, wait for a break to set up your things. Be considerate not to block anyone else's view.
• We need everyone's cooperation to help keep the studio facilities clean and safe. It is every participant's responsibility to keep their work area clean.
• Cover turpentine and mineral spirits to avoid fumes. Clean up garbage and wipe up spills. Use paper towels, not rags, to avoid combustion.
• Please turn off the lights when you leave a room.
• Close your windows or shutters when you leave the studio at night, to make sure they won't blow open and break; there are occasional high winds, especially at night.
• Close the doors of the buildings when you go in and out, make sure they are locked at night.
• Spray-fix your drawings on the roof or outside, never inside.
• No photographs during models' poses.
• Visitors are not allowed in the school, and especially not in classes, unless they are accompanied by a member of the administration.
• In order to not dilute the work atmosphere, we discourage family and friends' visits during the School sessions. If a visit is scheduled, a weekend or Sunday Gallery opening is an appropriate time.
• We need to return the school buildings to their owners the way we found them. Be careful not to damage the walls, floors and furniture. We will provide dropcloths. Report anything that you notice that needs attention.
• You will be responsible for any damages to your studio and room. You must leave your studio the same way you found it: broom-swept, clean palettes, no garbage or open liquids.

To clean brushes, first wipe them thoroughly with a paper towel to get off most of the paint. Next, clean them with mineral spirits (instead of turpentine: it works the same and costs less). Odorless spirits have the same fumes, just no smell. You can use two containers for the mineral spirits: soak your brushes in one, and after the sediment settles to the bottom, pour the clean spirits into the other container. A wire screen will keep the brushes off the bottom of the can. Finally, wash the brushes in designated sinks. Cans, jars, and screens are available at the Student Store. Use liquid instead of bar soap; it prevents clogging drains. Never put turpentine or mineral spirits in the sink or other drains or pour them in the fields. We'll show you disposal locations.

Leaving School

We ask all students to vacate their rooms and studios on departure day so that we may prepare for the next session. For students travelling between sessions, there will be places designated to leave your things. A bus will transport departing students with their baggage to the airport in Rome, arriving at the airport at about 9:30 AM as follows:

• School: 7 AM on Saturday June 14; July 5; July 26; August 16
• CE and Residence: 7 AM on Saturday May 24; August 30; Sept. 20; Oct. 4
• Seminar: 7 AM on SaturdayAugust 30

While it's tempting to work in our studios until the minute we leave, the last Friday of the session is studio clean-up day. You must leave your studio the way you found it when you arrived. School students must remit a security deposit of 100 Euro with their fees against damages, lost keys, or excessive cleaning. This deposit, less any deductions or outstanding fees, will be refunded after the end of the program.

A few days before departure, make sure you are taking only what you can carry yourself. Plan ahead: if it looks like you can't transport it, take some time in advance to look into shipping options. Canvases and drawings can be rolled up in plastic sewer pipe (available at the Student Art Supply Store) and shipped home or packed in a bicycle box (available at the airline counter at the airport), and carried on board.

Shipping

Anything shipped into or out of Italy to a non-EU country is subject to customs taxes. To avoid paying the 20% tax you must declare NO COMMERCIAL VALUE. However, if no value is declared, it can't be insured.

There is a small post office in Montecastello. The post office requires each box be completely sealed (no masking tape), with no markings other than the sender and addressee information. By surface mail, your things should arrive in 1-2 months, express mail - 1 week, air mail - about 2-3 weeks. The postal service to the US is very reliable.

UPS costs about 60% more. Mail Boxes Etc. has a store in Perugia. They will pick up, pack and ship. Tel. 075 5011798 or fax 075 5011773, or email mbe251@mbe.it. UPS pick-up service is also available. We will help you get boxes and arrange for pickups, but please take the responsibility to pack your things yourself, weigh them, and fill out the appropriate documents. We will provide you with customs forms. Three customs forms must be filled out for each box. Make a list of the contents of each box with one declaration for each box, signed and dated. Write: Descrizione: Merce senza alcun valore commerciale. Valore ai soli fini doganali: 10,00 Euro. (Goods with no commercial value. Customs value $10.) This is the minimum customs declaration allowable. Boxes must be securely packed.

Toll-Free phone numbers for shipping:

UPS tel. 800-877-877 | DHL tel. 199 199 345 | Fedex tel. 800 123 800

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