Frequently Asked Questions
How much are dues?
$25/calendar year.
What do I get for my $25?
  • You may attend all General and Board Meetings.
  • You will receive your very own badge!
  • You will receive the Newsletter if you signed up for a mailed copy on your application.
  • Use of the studio.
What's available in the Studio?
Library, Coffee, Easels, Matt cutter, Opaque Projector, friendly and helpful people.
A limited number of lockers and drying slots are available for rent.
How do I sign up for classes and workshops?
See Classes and Workshops.
What is a mini-workshop?
These are free workshops usually given by a member of SRAL.
What Groups are there?
There are the following groups: Clicking on the names will take you to pages that describe each group. All groups are open to all SRAL members.
How do I become a monitor?
See Volunteers Page.
How do I dispose of used solvent?
DO NOT POUR SOLVENTS DOWN THE SINK! Also do not use the kitchen sink for clean up of brushes and other painting materials, it is a safety hazard. There are utility sinks in each room that have containers next to them for turpenoid, mineral spirits etc. If you are using Acrylics pour your used water into the blue buckets that are under the sinks. Watercolor rinse water may, however, be put down the drain.
What do I do with solvent and oil soaked paper towels?
In the back room is a red can marked for oily waste, please place used paper towels and rags that have solvent or oil on them and disposable palettes in that container.
How do I make coffee?
Ensure the Blue "Add Water" light is not on. If it is SLOWLY add water until it goes out, be sure there is a pot under the basket in case you add too much water. Also, you can watch the level change in the sight glass above the hot water spigot. Wait until the green READY light goes on, put a filter and 3 rounded scoops of regular or decaf coffee in the basket (less if not making a full pot). Place the appropriate carafe underneath (the decaf has an orange dot on the handle). Fill the other carafe with water, measure using the markings labeled WATER not COFFEE. Pour the water into the rectangular, screened hole in the top. Turn on the bottom warming plate. The coffee is kept in the refrigerator: the green can is decaf, the brown can is regular. Full, unopened cans are kept in the freezer.
Where do I get hot water for tea?
On the front of the coffee maker on the right side is a spigot for hot water. AFTER drawing out hot water you will need to add water to the resevoir. SLOWLY add water to the rectangular screened hole on top until the blue "Add Water" light goes out, be sure there is a pot under the basket in case you add too much water. Also, you can watch the level change in the sight glass above the hot water spigot. Tea bags can be found in the cabinet above the coffee maker along with cups.
How do I sign up for a show?
See Shows
How do I get a locker/drying slot?
Put your name on the sign-up sheet posted on the lockers.
What is a drying slot?
They are narrow slots above the lockers for storage of wet canvases.
How much are lockers?
$20 per calendar year for a locker and $15 per calendar year for a drying slot.
Why are lockers and drying slots separate?
Not everyone who has a locker needs or uses the slots and vice versa. Also there are not as many slots as there are lockers.
What is the studio phone number?
(520) 547-3976 for other phone numbers see Contacts.