Things To Know

Passports and Visas​

 United States citizens do not need a visa to travel to Italy if your stay is under 90 days. You do need a valid passport that does not expire during your trip.

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Arrival/Departure Details

• Class Dates listed on the website are arrival and departure dates

• Airport transfer from and to the Leonardo da Vinci Rome/Fiumicino Airport (FCO) aboard our private bus on scheduled dates. 

• The private bus leaves Rome Airport at 12:30PM, so schedule your flight to arrive in the morning.

• Airport welcome service and assistance with baggage

• 24/7 bi-lingual support with manager on site at all times

• 24/7 Access to all facilities

• Village orientation provided on arrival day

• All ground transport is aboard private bus or van with licensed professional drive

• There is a small art materials shop on site, and a large art supply in nearby Deruta

• Return transport to the Rome/Fiumicino Airport (departs Monte Castello di Vibio 6 AM) with rest stop, so schedule your departing flight after 11:30AM to give yourself time to check in and go through security

• Departure service/airport assistance at airport

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Our Host Facility, ICARTS SRL, Required Forms 

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Please visit this website and complete forms before departure to Italy

​https://icaitaly.com/guides-forms/

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You do not have to complete the ICARTS SRL Cancellation and Refund form. For Refund Policy see Payments and Registration page on this website.

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​Emergency Contact & Medical Information, Liability Waiver, and Proof of Insurance are required forms for participation in Umbria Contemporary Arts classes

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Housing

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​Housing is single room occupancy with shared bathrooms. There are two to three rooms sharing each bathroom. The Bedrooms, Dining Room, Library/Media Room and Terrace are located in, Asilo,  a fourteenth century convent, steps away from the Studio Building. Most rooms have wonderful views of the Tiber river valley.

Upgrades are available for an additional fee. For Upgrade details and pricing contact Valentina Polito at icarts.srl@gmail.com

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If you are traveling with a spouse, partner or family we will make every effort to accommodate your specific housing needs as well. We can accommodate children in two-bedroom apartments with full kitchens.

• Unless otherwise specified, single occupancy accommodation is provided in our Asilo building, a 14th c. convent. All rooms have a beautiful view of the Tiber Valley Rooms in the Asilo building are shared bath (2-3 rooms per bath), but have a sink and vanity inside each room. (Rooms with private bath and AC, double rooms, apartments in the village, as well as group or villa accommodations are available for an additional fee)

• Linens, blankets, and towels are provided 

• Weekly housekeeping service with change of towels and linens 

• Free washing machine access, laundry facilities on request

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Meals

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Three Chef prepared meals are served daily, consisting of typical locally sourced Umbrian fare. Breakfast is served from 8-9AM, Lunch 1-2PM, and a four course Dinner with wine is served on the terrace at 8PM. Gluten free and other dietary choices are also available. Friday's are all-day excursions to sites in Umbria and Tuscany, with clients purchasing meals on their own during those trips.

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Art Supplies

 

If you are bringing art supplies with you make sure they are in checked luggage. UCA provides basic materials like thinners, inks and oils in the studios, and there is a small art supply store in the school. The nearby town of Deruta has a large, well stocked art store for painting, drawing and ceramics supplies.

If you are enrolled in a ceramics class, clay and glazes are provided for your class. Once your class is set, your Instructor will contact you with a list of suggested supplies.

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Payments,Registration and Refund Policy​

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Course fees offer an all-inclusive experience. They include round-trip transportation from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Monte Castello di Vibio, single or double occupancy rooms (upgrades available), three wonderful chef-prepared Umbrian meals per day (wine included, vegan and gluten free meals available), classrooms and individual studios, daily class sessions with your instructor, weekly excursions to important art sites in Umbria and Tuscany, and a group exhibition at the end of your session.

 

You may enroll in an additional class in the same session (at a different time of day) for a discounted rate ($650 for a two-week class and $350 for a one-week class).

 

Options for registration:​

- Pay the full tuition now

- Pay a deposit of $500 per Studio Class

- Pay a deposit of $500 per Art History Class (or $350 if combined with a Studio Class)

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Class sizes are limited and registration is on a first come, first serve basis.

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Optional deposit payment: enter promo code 'DEPOSIT' at checkout.​

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Due dates for remaining balances:​

Spring Mentoring Session: before January 30, 2026

May / June Sessions: before March 1, 2026

July / August Sessions: before April 1, 2026​

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After you register, you will receive an invoice for your remaining balance, as well as instructions for paying the balance, via email.

 

Refund Policy

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More than 90 days before the session start date:

You may request a full refund of your deposit or tuition.​

Within 90 days of the session start date:

Deposits are non-refundable

If cancellation occurs 60-90 days before session start date, a 70% refund of tuition will be granted.

If cancellation occurs  30- 59 days before session start date, recoverable costs of tuition only.

Cancellations received less that 30 days from session start date receive no refund.

​( Refunds are made minus credit card service charge if applicable)​

In the event of low enrollment, a class may not run. In that case, you may enroll in another class, or receive a refund.

 

In cases of Force Majeure (such as a: strike, riot, acts of God, unforeseen illness or death,

or death of a family member) we highly recommend that your travel insurance policy

include coverage for any trip cancellation that may occur prior to or afterdeparture.

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For additional questions contact us at info@umbriacontemporaryarts.com