{"id":294,"date":"2025-04-09T03:14:43","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T03:14:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apclay.com\/dduncan\/?page_id=294"},"modified":"2025-04-09T06:38:07","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T06:38:07","slug":"membership-agreement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.apclay.com\/dduncan\/membership-agreement\/","title":{"rendered":"Membership Agreement"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"294\" class=\"elementor elementor-294\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f6f17d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0f6f17d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca082b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ca082b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Community Members Agreement<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ec70ca e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9ec70ca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18e516e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18e516e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At AP CLAY, our community thrives on mutual respect, accountability, and a shared commitment to fostering a welcoming, creative environment. These agreements are the foundation of our space, and we all play a role in upholding them.<\/p><p><strong>Who Does This Apply To?<\/strong><\/p><p>Anyone who walks through the doors of AP CLAY\u2014students, members, instructors, staff, and guests. We are all part of this ecosystem, and our actions shape the culture of our community.<\/p><p><strong>What Happens If an Agreement Is Violated?<\/strong><\/p><p>If an issue arises that impacts the community, it should be brought to the attention of the administrative staff. This can be done via email, in person, or through our anonymous feedback form.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"mailto:asburyparkclay@gmail.com\"><strong>asburyparkclay@gmail.com<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>We approach concerns with <strong>transformative accountability<\/strong>, prioritizing the needs of those affected and respecting privacy unless the situation affects the broader community.<\/p><p>The administrative team may take the following steps:<\/p><ul><li>Engage in necessary conversations<\/li><li>Work with those involved to find solutions<\/li><li>Outline next steps for resolution<\/li><\/ul><p>If someone compromises the mental, emotional, or physical safety of others, we may ask them to leave\u2014particularly if they are guests, contractors, or non-members. While we acknowledge our limitations as staff, we are committed to handling situations with fairness and a desire for community growth.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8102d13 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8102d13\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f963610 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f963610\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our Community Values<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00baa44 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"00baa44\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8043f9c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8043f9c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0afc53 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b0afc53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>We treat each other with respect.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a6722b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a6722b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Everyone at AP CLAY is valued, regardless of experience, background, or status. We expect all members to interact with patience, courtesy, and kindness\u2014the same way they would like to be treated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0182e49 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0182e49\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-459f8cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"459f8cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>We foster a supportive environment.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7761926 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7761926\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To maintain trust and inclusivity, we ask members to bring concerns directly to management. We are committed to transparency in our communication.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f15d91c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f15d91c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e3719b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8e3719b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1eda60c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1eda60c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>We respect creative expression.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9224b80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9224b80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Clay is a deeply personal medium, and every artist\u2019s work is a reflection of their own voice. There is no hierarchy in creativity here\u2014we support all forms of clay-making and encourage exploration without judgment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f565b0f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f565b0f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-076bf0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"076bf0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>We support one another.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32f76f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"32f76f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>AP CLAY is built on a collaborative, non-competitive culture. We ask our members to uplift and assist one another, fostering an environment of shared learning and generosity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6b7ded e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b6b7ded\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68f1106 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"68f1106\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fee9d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5fee9d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>We are committed to inclusion.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ad8b05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ad8b05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Our space is actively anti-racist, anti-classist, and affirming of LGBTQ+ identities. Discrimination, harassment, or exclusion of any kind will not be tolerated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e75b2b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1e75b2b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c10023 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c10023\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>We care for our space.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dd6977 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1dd6977\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A well-maintained studio inspires creativity and respect. 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