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No, classes and memberships are open to the public.

Yes, class attendees and members must be 18+. However, children are welcome to view the gallery and visit during art events.

Classes are done in groups, with a specific objective or learned medium taught by an Artists of Opportunity staff member or Resident Artist.

Memberships give you access to the studio space to create independently. Staff are around to answer questions, but are not there to lead you in an art medium or provide 1:1 instruction.

Yes, in order to become a member, you are required to complete an in-person orientation session. These are held weekly, and you can sign up for orientation under the membership tab. Orientation is required to learn and agree to studio safety precautions and studio etiquette.

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Classes: Yes, materials are included in the price of class registration.

Memberships: No. Some basic art supplies are provided, like drawing paper, acrylic paint, markers, crayons, and colored pencils. However, some mediums may require you to bring in your own supplies. Clay is also not part of the membership cost – clay can be purchased by the pound online as an add-on or from the front desk.

Classes can be cancelled 3 days before the class start date for a full refund, minus a 3% processing fee. Within 3 days of the start date, classes cannot be cancelled and no refund will be given. Memberships cannot be cancelled and no refund will be given.

Contact your coordinator/case manager to discuss utilizing IGS funds. Select IGS when registering for the class. Continue with payment as normal, and each quarter, an itemized IGS receipt will be sent to the email on file.

Contact your coordinator/case manager to discuss billing through Art Therapy.

Welcome! Paying for an art class will look like anything else then. Complete the registration and pay via card online. All abilities are welcome to take our art classes, regardless of waiver status.

Yes! All abilities are welcome, whether or not you are a client of ORI. However, because our staff’s focus is on teaching art and keeping the art center a safe place, we cannot provide support with meds, medical equipment, or bathroom needs.

Aides are welcome to be present to support those needs! We do not provide aides, and they are not supposed to be participating in the art classes beyond supporting the individual served with their specific needs. If you plan on bringing an aide with you, simply note that in your class registration so we know when we need to cap a class for room capacity fire codes.

Yes, the gallery is open to the public! No appointment needed to view the art.

Yes! A check-out desk is located in the retail space for you to purchase the art. Cash, check, and card are accepted. Please note we do have a credit card surcharge fee.

Some artworks that are part of a show may need to stay up on display for the remainder of that month, but will be marked as sold, and are yours to take home at the end of the show period. No online sales or shipping at this time. All artwork must be picked up in person.

Artists of Opportunity members and class attendees will have the opportunity to sell their work in our retail space. Artwork must be original artwork made in the Art Center. An agreement must be signed prior to selling.

Gallery items will be displayed on a case-by-case basis based on calls for art, residencies, classes taught by resident artists, and at the determination of art staff.

Fill out this form to begin the process! A staff member will review your request and be in touch with next steps.

Yes! Accessible parking is located in the one-way alley to the side of the building. The alley is also for convenient paratransit drop-off and pick-up. We have a variety of accessible tools available, an adult changing table in the bathroom, and a lift to access the 2nd floor.

You can find diagonal parking on Ash St. and parallel parking on 3rd St.

Hours are 8 AM–4 PM, Monday–Friday.