COVID-19 Policies & Procedures

• All participants will receive an information sheet outlining our COVID-19 policies and signage is installed at the studio to remind participants of these policies.
• Our COVID-19 policies will be constantly reviewed to ensure they are aligned with all current public health recommendations.

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COVID-19 Self-Assessment & Symptoms

• Staff and participants are required to conduct an online COVID-19 self-assessment before visiting the studio. Anyone showing symptoms of COVID-19 is asked to stay home. visualartsbrampton.com/screening
• Staff and participants will be monitored for symptoms upon arrival at the studio and during studio activities.
• Procedures are in place for isolating and removing individuals who are showing symptoms.
• Sick leave policies are in place for to support staff that feel unwell and are unable to work.
• Students who are self-isolating at home can attend their class online.

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Vaccinations

• We require everyone age 13 and over participating in programming at the studio to be fully vaccinated.
• Proof of vaccination must be provided by showing an official certificate obtained at https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca.
• Unvaccinated individuals are encouraged to participate in our online programs.

• Alcohol based hand sanitizer stations are available at the studio entrance and in each classroom.
• Participants and staff are required to sanitize their hands before entering and leaving the studio.
• Proper hand hygiene and washing techniques will be reinforced. Staff and participants will be required to wash their hands frequently.
• Proper respiratory etiquette such as coughing and sneezing into elbows and avoiding touching of the face will be reinforced.

• Per the City of Brampton by-law, all staff and participants must wear a non-medical mask that covers their nose, mouth and chin without gaps at all times while inside the studio.
• The following are not permitted: Scarves, neck gaiters, open-chin triangle bandanas, face coverings with valves, mesh or holes of any kind.
• Participants who are unable to wear a mask due to medical reasons are encouraged to register for our online programs.

• Studio capacity has been reduced to support physical distancing in all classroom spaces.
• Classroom spaces have been rearranged to ensure participants and staff are seated apart.
• In-person make-up and trial classes have been suspended.
• Common areas have been closed where physical distancing may be difficult.
• Physical distancing guide markers and directional arrows will be used for lining up at the studio entrance.
• Parents are asked to remain outside when picking up and dropping off their child.

• Studio staff will conduct regular cleaning and disinfecting of frequently touched surfaces.
• Classroom surfaces and touch points will be cleaned and disinfected after each class.
• Only approved disinfects that have a Drug Identification Number (DIN) will be used.
• Program schedules have been adjusted to allow for more cleaning time between classes.

• Only participants who have registered for a program may enter the studio. Non-registered participants, guests or visitors will not be allowed entry.
• Advanced online registration and payment is required for all programs. Cash and cheque payments are no longer accepted.
• Due to reduced studio capacity, drop-in sessions such as Open Studio and Life Drawing will require advanced registration.

• We are enforcing a "no sharing" policy to support reducing virus transmission between students and staff. This policy includes the sharing of art materials and tools.
• Students enrolled in our Art Exploration, Art Fundamentals, and Art Refined classes will be supplied with a personal set of materials to bring to each class.
• All other participants will be required to provide their own materials and tools.