Payment & Cancellation

Studio Sessions (January 2025)

• You should receive a confirmation email when you register on-line. If you have not received one within a week of having submitted your application, please check your spam folder or contact us to make sure we received your request.
• Anderson Ranch Arts Center accepts all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or religion. You must be at least 18 years old to attend an adult workshop.
• Unacceptable behavior: Anderson Ranch reserves the right to refuse registrations from participants who have a history of disruptive behavior or to dismiss any student (without a refund) who disrupts our learning or living community.
• Some studios are only accessible by stairs. Please call for more information.
• Please click here for visitor information and the Anderson Ranch Student Handbook.

Payment Policy for Studio Sessions and Studio Concentration

A deposit is required to reserve space in a January Studio Concentration or Studio Session and in Ranch-provided housing. A deposit of $500 per session is required to reserve a space for an adult (with or without housing). The Ranch accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, personal checks, bank checks, traveler’s checks, money orders and cash. The balance of tuition, studio and registration fees, and housing is due 60 days prior to the start of your first session. We will automatically charge the balance to the credit card used for the deposit when it comes due, unless you have made other arrangements prior to the due date. Thus, we strongly discourage the use of debit cards for deposit; we are not responsible for penalties you incur from your bank if an account is overdrawn when the balance is charged. If payment in full is not received by the due date, you risk forfeiting your enrollment and housing space and may also incur a cancellation fee.

To Cancel a Studio Session

In order to receive a refund, cancellation notice must be given at least 60 days prior to the start of your studio session. If we are given the required 60 days’ notice, we will refund your payments less a cancellation fee of $150 per week. Cancellations made within 60 days of the start of your Studio Session or Studio Concentration will result in a full forfeiture.

To cancel housing (January 2025) and receive a refund, notify us at least 60 days before the start of your reservation. If we are given the required 60 days’ notice, we will refund your payments less a cancellation fee of $150 per week of housing reserved. Cancellations made within 60 days of the start of your housing reservation will result in a full forfeiture. CLICK HERE for more information about housing and lodging options.

Children’s Art Break Sessions (Fall 2024 & Spring 2025)

Workshop fees are charged in full at the time of registration. Children must be the correct age for the workshop as of the first day of class. Children’s workshops will meet for the times specified in the class description; students attending all-day workshops are asked to bring a sack lunch and a snack. In order to receive a refund, cancellation notice must be given 60 days prior to the start of your workshop. If we are given the required 60 days’ notice, we will refund your payments less a cancellation fee ($75 per workshop for children). No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 60 days of the start of a workshop.

General Summer 2025 Registration Information

• Registration requests can be submitted by mail, phone, email, online or in person starting on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 9AM MST.
• Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Anderson Ranch no longer requires proof of Covid-19 vaccination for studio and artistic program participants. For your own safety as well as the safety of our community, we highly encourage all program participants to be up-to-date with their vaccinations for COVID-19 as well as the flu vaccine (and RSV, if eligible). We also encourage you to carry health and travelers’ insurance.
• The 2025 summer workshop schedule is subject to change and cancellations and/or new workshops may be programmed. Please be sure to contact us or review this website for the most up-to-date workshop schedule.
• You should receive a confirmation email when you register online. If you have not received one within a week of having submitted your application, please check your spam folder or contact us to make sure we received your request.
• Please read the workshop description carefully before enrolling to ensure that the workshop is appropriate for your skill level.
• Anderson Ranch Arts Center accepts all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or religion. You must be at least 18 years old to attend an adult workshop.
• Unacceptable behavior: Anderson Ranch reserves the right to refuse registrations from participants who have a history of disruptive behavior or to dismiss any student (without a refund) who disrupts our learning or living community.
• Some studios are only accessible by stairs. Please call for more information.
• Please click here for visitor information and the Anderson Ranch Student Handbook.

Adult Summer Workshop Registration

Please note that studio workshops for adults meet from 9AM to 5PM, Monday through Friday, for one or two weeks unless otherwise noted in the description. Certain machinery and equipment may only be used during shop monitor hours. The hours for your particular studio/media will be specified on the supply list.

Applicants will be enrolled (or waitlisted, depending on workshop availability) on a first-come, first-served basis starting January 6th at 9AM MST as long as skill level is appropriate for the requested workshop(s). Click here for more details about skill levels. For advanced workshops requiring a portfolio review, once you are notified of your acceptance, a space will be held in the workshop (and in dorm lodging, if available) for one week to allow you to work out logistics. If the $650 deposit is not received by the end of that time, the space will be released.

Registration for adults is confirmed upon receipt of a confirmation for workshop(s) and housing, showing deposits made, sent by email or mail. A Student Handbook containing important information about housing and check-in procedures, Monday morning orientation, the Café and meals, maps, shipping of supplies, etc., currently posted to our website will also be sent via e-mail. If you would prefer a hard copy be mailed, please contact us to request it.

Adult Summer Workshop Pricing

Through our fundraising efforts, the Ranch underwrites workshop costs an average of $250 per week for each adult student. Many have asked to know this subsidized amount of the workshops they attend and have offered to pay this extra amount. In response, we provide students with a choice when signing up for a class. The Studio Support Donation is a tax-deductible donation to the Ranch. Many thanks for your support in advance!

Children’s Summer Workshop Registration

Children must be the correct age for the workshop as of the first day of class. Children’s workshops will meet for the times specified in the class description; students attending all-day workshops are asked to bring a sack lunch and a snack.

Applicants will be enrolled (or waitlisted, depending on workshop availability) on a first-come, first-served basis starting on January 6th at 9AM MST, as long as the child’s age is appropriate for the workshop. Registration for children is confirmed once parents have received confirmation by email or mail. A link to the Participation Waiver and Release Agreement will be emailed three weeks before the beginning of the class. Please complete the online waiver form prior to the start of the first workshop. Some workshops for older children/teens may also have a supply list of suggested materials or tools to bring to the workshop, which represents an additional expense; this supply list is posted on our website next to the course description.

Workshop Payment

A deposit of $650 per workshop is required to reserve a space for an adult (with or without housing). Children’s, teens, and one-day workshops will be charged in full at the time of registration. The Ranch accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, personal checks, bank checks, traveler’s checks, money orders and cash. The balance of tuition, studio and registration fees, and housing is due 60 days prior to the start of your first workshop. We will automatically charge the balance to the credit card used for the deposit when it comes due, unless you have made other arrangements prior to the due date. Thus, we strongly discourage the use of debit cards for deposit; we are not responsible for penalties you incur from your bank if an account is overdrawn when the balance is charged. If payment in full is not received by the due date, you risk forfeiting your enrollment and housing space and may also incur a cancellation fee.

Workshop Fees & Expenses include:

TUITION:  This covers the cost of instruction for a workshop, welcome dinner, and five lunches.
STUDIO FEE: This fee covers general studio maintenance, use of facilities and some materials. Please refer to your supply list for an explanation of what the studio fee covers.
REGISTRATION FEE: A registration fee is charged per workshop; the fee is $45 per adult workshop, and the fee for children and teens is $25 per class.

To Cancel a Summer Workshop

Summer Adult and Young Artist Workshops

In order to receive a refund, cancellation notice must be given at least 60 days prior to the start of your workshop. If we are given the required 60 days’ notice, we will refund your payments less a cancellation fee of $250 per workshop for adults and $150 per workshop for teens. Cancellations made within 60 days of the start of your workshop will result in a full forfeiture.

Summer Children’s Workshops

In order to receive a refund, cancellation notice must be given at least 60 days prior to the start of your workshop. If we are given the required 60 days’ notice, we will refund your payments less a cancellation fee of $150 per workshop. Cancellations made within 60 days of the start of your child’s workshop will result in a full forfeiture.

To Cancel a Summer Housing Reservation

To cancel housing and receive a refund, notify us at least 60 days before the start of your reservation. If we are given the required 60 days’ notice, we will refund your payments less a cancellation fee of $150 per week of housing reserved. Cancellations made within 60 days of the start of your housing reservation will result in a full forfeiture. CLICK HERE for more information about housing and lodging options.

Transfers

You may transfer from one workshop to another or from one housing option to another, space permitting. To do so, please notify us at least 60 days before the start of your workshop or housing reservation and pay a $25 transfer fee. Registrations are not transferable to another person.

Waiting Lists

When a workshop fills, we start a waiting list. There is no charge to be on a waitlist. When space in a workshop becomes available, registration will open registration for the workshop on the website. Everyone on the waitlist will be emailed to alert them of the opening, ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to register for the workshop or program.

If Anderson Ranch Cancels a Workshop

Please register early! Registration is ongoing on a space-available basis. Students who wait to register may not be able to secure a spot in their preferred workshop or studio session. Some may fill up, while others may be cancelled due to low enrollment. Early registration also enables Anderson Ranch to plan more appropriately, especially with respect to faculty travel and housing.

Occasionally, Anderson Ranch must cancel a workshop or studio session due to low enrollment, faculty illness or other unforeseen circumstances. We will notify you if a workshop or studio session for which you have registered has been canceled. Notification of cancellation will normally occur one month prior to the beginning of the workshop but, in rare cases, it may be less. You may then enroll in another workshop or studio session (based on availability) or receive a full refund of tuition, housing, studio and applicable registration fees. Anderson Ranch is not responsible for losses incurred due to off-Ranch housing, travel or other arrangements.

If there is a Change in Workshop Instructor

Occasionally a listed instructor is unable to participate because of a change in his or her professional schedule. If we must replace an instructor, we will do so with someone of equal or similar credentials. When time permits, we will inform all registered students.

Supply Lists

Supply lists have been posted with each course description on our website. Anderson Ranch does its best to work with faculty to devise a comprehensive list of supplies, tools or materials that you may need during the workshop. You may be asked to bring more than you will actually use. The acquisition and cost of these items are your responsibility. Anderson Ranch has an art supply store that carries a wide selection of many art making tools and materials and offers a 10% discount on preorders. Please contact the staff at the front desk for more information about the ArtWorks Store. It is also possible to order supplies from other merchants and have them shipped directly to the Ranch. Otherwise, Anderson Ranch is in a location that makes obtaining tools and supplies difficult once you are here, hence the broad range of materials suggested on the supply list.

Pets and Service Animals

Pets are not allowed at Anderson Ranch. Other than Anderson Ranch staff resident pets or trained service animals, no pets are allowed on the grounds, in cars in the parking lot or in Anderson Ranch-provided housing. There are few lodging facilities in Aspen or Snowmass Village that allow pets. If you must bring your pet, please ask us about an appropriate local kennel.

Anderson Ranch complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Any student who plans to bring a service animal must notify the Registrar at the time of registration, at which time we may ask if the service animal is required because of a disability and what work or task the service animal has been trained to do. A service animal must be under the handler’s control at all times, and the handler is expected to clean up after the service animal. If dorm housing is requested, we would ask that you reserve a single room; a fee will be charged should there be any damage to the room. For more information, click here.