A note on COVID-19 to our members, students, artists, and the community
CLASSES:
For the spring session starting in April 2023, we use current CDC guidelines which state the following:
When to isolate:
Regardless of vaccination status, you should isolate from others when you have COVID-19.
You should also isolate if you are sick and suspect that you have COVID-19 but do not yet have test results. If your results are positive, follow the full isolation recommendations below. If your results are negative, you can end your isolation.
Isolation:
If you test positive for COVID-19, stay home for at least 5 days and isolate from others in your home.
You are likely most infectious during these first 5 days.
Wear a high-quality mask if you must be around others at home and in public.
Do not go places where you are unable to wear a mask.
Stay home and separate from others as much as possible.
Use a separate bathroom, if possible.
Take steps to improve ventilation at home, if possible.
Don’t share personal household items, like cups, towels, and utensils.
Monitor your symptoms. If you have an emergency warning sign (like trouble breathing), seek emergency medical care immediately.
Ending Isolation
End isolation based on how serious your COVID-19 symptoms were. Loss of taste and smell may persist for weeks or months after recovery and need not delay the end of isolation.
If you had no symptoms
You may end isolation after day 5.
If you had symptoms and:
Your symptoms are improving
You may end isolation after day 5 if:
You are fever-free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication).
Your symptoms are not improving
Continue to isolate until:
You are fever-free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication).
Your symptoms are improving. 1
NOTE FROM THE ART LEAGUE:
Student/Parent Responsibility:
As always, if you or your child has any symptoms of a cold, or feel sick, please stay home.
In order to prioritize the health of our students, instructors, volunteers and staff, we are also taking the following precautions:
- An air purifier will be running in every classroom.
- Windows and doors will be open for ventilation if weather permits.
- All staff will be instructed to practice enhanced hand washing and health practices, including assisting children with hand washing procedures.
- Our classrooms are being cleaned by a professional cleaning company once per week.
- The kitchen space is off limits and there will be no sharing food or drink in classes.
- A disinfectant spray is available in each room.
Cancellations:
-If circumstances should change mid-session and we need to cancel our programs due to Covid 19, a full or pro-rated refund will be given to all students.
-If you need to miss a class due to a Covid-19 quarantine, we will reimburse you the cost of the class missed.
GALLERIES:
Our galleries are open to the public Thursday-Sunday from 1-4pm with the following precautions:
- There is hand sanitizer available at each entrance.
OFFICE STAFF:
We are in the office Monday-Friday from 9-1 p.m. We can be reached by email:
Director: director@whal.org
Registrar: registrar@whal.org
Gallery Assistant: galleryassistant@whal.org
Roxanne Stachelek, Executive Director