TERMS AND CONDITIONS

EXCURSIONS

Most group excursions to other cities will be with public transportation. Train or bus tickets will be bought for the entire group as a group ticket in advance and seating will be organized at the station. Every effort will be made to acquire reserved seating on trains and buses. It is, however, the participants' responsibility to meet at the predetermined location at the station to receive their ticket and reserved seating. Train car and reserved seat information will be issued in advance. Any person who is late and misses the train or bus departure is not entitled to a refund and must book and pay their own fare if they wish to rejoin the tour.

Prices for hotel accommodations on excursions will be based on group rates, therefore we normally place three to five people per room. Any person or couples who need private rooms will need to contact the program director before March 15 to reserve a single room. There will be an additional singles room fee charged (call for price quote and availability).

All participants who do not return to USA with the group on the designated date are responsible for departure arrangements for hotels and transportation on their own. ARTIS will make its best effort to book rooms for return departures for all sections of the program based on quoted prices, however, should hotel rates increase due to whatever reason, the participants will have to pay the difference from the quoted price.

All excursion fees (train, bus and hotel costs) are based on group rates and current exchange rates and are established as a service and a means to hold prices down for our participants. However, in the event of price increases beyond ARTIS's control, the participants will have to pay the increased price beyond the program fee paid.

Excursion and Museum fees paid are based on the daily itinerary. You may attend whichever tour activities you wish, however there will be no refunds for missed tour activities or museums. Anyone who chooses to leave the tour for any reason or to travel independently of the group must take full responsibility for their decision and for any costs incurred in doing so.

COLLEGE CREDIT For students who would like to have college credit, you'll need to check the appropriate boxes on the ARTIS application form to receive the college credit application form and additional information. Credit can be given in various classes depending on the participating colleges course offerings.

For course offerings and tuition prices please contact ARTIS Program Director David Renfrow directly. Accreditation is from various State Universities. There will be different additional fees for credit depending on the college. Please be advised that courses will be filled on a first come, first served basis, and may require prerequisites. Class size is limited. All interested persons should register as soon as possible to assure their place. If you don't have the forms contact ARTIS for application form and registration information.

ADDITIONAL NON-CREDIT CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE IN FLORENCE ARTIS's can host several optional courses at our base studio in Florence. Anyone wishing to enroll in one of these courses may apply to do so. There is an additional fee for participation in these classes. Call for prices. Classes available include: Jewelry Making-all levels, Stone Setting, Silkscreen/Serigraphy Printmaking -all levels, Textile Design, Batik-all levels, Fashion Design, and Sewing - level 1, Drawing, all levels. All classes will be offered during the afternoons and evenings.

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