FAQ

  • At BAC, all student registration takes place online. First, you will need to create your BAC account. Click HERE to create a BAC account. You can then select your classes and proceed to check out using our online registration system.

    If you are registering additional family members, create their account next. Go to your account page and select “Add New Family Members” and it will automatically link to your family account. You can then select which member of your family you intend to register for a class.

    Certain classes are limited by age or other prerequisites. If you are experiencing any issues or difficulties, please email us at info@brentwoodart.org.

  • If you have a BAC account you must login before registering and return to the events page. After clicking "Add Tickets" the quantity will change to "Sold Out". This is only to indicate you have selected the maximum number of tickets available per attendee. To complete your enrollment scroll to the bottom of the page and fill in the required sections to proceed to check out. Complete your enrollment at check out.

    If you do not have a BAC account, you may sign up by adding your name and email address at the bottom of the event registration page before proceeding to checkout.

  • Online classes are taught via Zoom. You may download your free Zoom account by clicking HERE. You will receive the Zoom link for your class the day before it is scheduled to begin.

  • We are an art center located in California and we will be holding classes in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).

  • We will send out an email with the Zoom link for the class the day before the class begins. We will also be resending Zoom link emails the day of each session (if you have registered for a class with multiple sessions). Students are strictly prohibited from sharing the Zoom links as each class requires registration and has a capacity limit. We will take attendance in each class to ensure that only registered students are in the class Zoom.

  • Yes. If you are joining after the start date and register online, the registration system will automatically prorate your tuition fee.
    Policies

  • If you are joining after the start date and register online, the online registration system will automatically prorate your tuition fee.
    Please see our Policies page for the most up-to-date information.

  • Yes, please see our Scholarship page for qualifications and instructions.

  • Please see our Policies page for greater detail on our refund policy.

    Contact us at info@brentwoodart.org or call us at 310-451-5657 if you have further questions or concerns about your circumstances.

  • There are no makeups, refunds, or credits for missed classes or student absences in online or in-person courses. In the event of illness or other unforeseen circumstance, BAC may provide non-refundable course credit that students may use towards future enrollment. For more information please see our refund policy.

  • The campus is located at 1625 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404. Click HERE for the Google Map.

  • Limited parking is available in our campus lot located at the entrance to the building, 1625 Olympic Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90404. Ample metered street parking is available in the neighborhood.

    Public transportation is available via The Metro E (Expo) Line. Exit on 17th Street/SMC Station. From there it is a 5 minute walk to BAC.

  • You may reach your instructor by emailing info@brentwoodart.org.

  • Students are responsible for purchasing their own supplies. Each course has a Blick supply list or PDF supply list under the course description on our website. You may purchase these supplies directly from Blick or find alternatives on Amazon, Michael’s, or any art supply store. You are also free to use materials you already own.

  • Please refer to the Private Lesson page for more details. You may access the request form there.

  • As per the BAC private lesson agreement, BAC will not charge for scheduled private lessons if the student cancels at least 1 week prior to the scheduled lesson.

    Without this notification, the student will be responsible for the full fee of the scheduled session. Please refer to the private lesson agreement for further details.

  • We offer classes for children, teens and adults.

  • Yes! In addition to being arts educators, our teachers are working artists who have gallery representation and exhibit regularly. To find out more about a particular teacher you can visit our faculty pages.

  • For 5-6 yrs classes the maximum size is 8-10 students. For classes for 6+ the class size is usually a max. of 12 students. Adult classes usually have a maximum of 12 students, although the number can vary.

  • We recommend that teen or adult students who are new to art, or who have not taken an art class in several years, start with Beginning Drawing. Being able to draw well and translate what you perceive into two-dimensions is essential for all other art-making. This class stresses the fundamental concepts of drawing such as line, shape, volume, space, and perspective, while working with a variety of drawing materials (such as charcoal and graphite). This class is also useful for those who need a refresher!

  • Campus:

    Brentwood Art Center
    1625 Olympic Boulevard
    Santa Monica, CA 90404

    Mailing:

    Brentwood Art Center
    PO Box 49481
    200 S Barrington Avenue
    Los Angeles, CA 90049

    Email: info@brentwoodart.org

    Call: 310-451-5657

    Visit: www.brentwoodart.org

    Business Hours:

    Monday - Saturday
    9:00am - 6:00pm