Student Handbook 2010 2011 - School of the Museum of Fine Arts

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Any work left in any studio storage space or common area during the academic year should be clearly
labeled with the following to prevent against loss, damage and/or theft:
Student name
Instructor name and signature
Contact information: phone, e-mail
Start and end dates for storage
Artwork in Common Areas
Students who wish to do artwork in common areas outside of studios and classrooms must follow an
established procedure to ensure the safety and well-being of community members and the individual
doing the work. All performances and installations, including those related directly to class work, must
be cleared by the Student Affairs office in advance of the work being done; excluding those scheduled
by the Exhibitions Office. The Approval for use of Common Space form can be picked up from the
Student Affairs Office and must be completed and returned to the office. Completed forms are signed
and, pending approval, returned to the student for posting on the site where the work is done.
The Student Affairs Office will review the request and if necessary make recommendations or
requirements for changes to address safety concerns.
Common areas include: atrium, auditorium, hallways, catwalks, front and back courtyards, balconies,
rest rooms, and administrative offices. Artwork is not permitted in any of the stairwells due to City fire
code.
Audio Devices
The working environment needs to be a place in which all students can focus on their work without
unnecessary interruptions or disruptions. Open-air audio devices and musical instruments in the studios
infringe on the rights of students to work in an atmosphere conducive to critical thinking and artmaking.
Any student who wishes to use any audio devices that are not directly related to their studio
work must use headphones or earphones. Musical instruments must not be intrusive or create a
disturbance in any way to other studio dwellers.
Bicycle Racks
Bicycle racks are located near the entrance of 230 The Fenway and inside the Mission Hill building on
the lower level.
Due to city and state fire and safety codes, bicycles are not allowed inside the 230 The Fenway facilities.
Bicycle storage racks are located outside the main entrance to 230 The Fenway building and inside the
Museum of Fine Arts parking garage on Museum Road. Those students with bicycles are encouraged to
purchase a reliable bicycle locking system. Bicycles and/or bicycle parts are not permitted in any area of
the School, including individual studio spaces; students who wish to incorporate these items into their
art work must receive permission from the Dean of Students.