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Q.	Do artists pay for their own transportation to and from the Burden Artist's Guild?
A.	In most cases, yes.
Q.	What is the nearest airport?
A.	The Sacramento International Airport is less than 45 minutes away. The San Francisco Airport is just over two hours away, depending on traffic conditions.
Q.	How close are you to town?
A.	The Burden Artist's Guild is located in the center of town.
Q.	With the Guild downtown, is there a noise problem?
A.	Noise can be sporadic as Placerville is a historical town that occasionaly has shotgun wedding re-enactments and gunfights in the main street. We find this more of a pleasent distraction from a busy days work than a problem and the view is great from the second story window!
Q.	What is the space like?
A.	The Guild is 36 square feet of studio space. It has a desk with two drawers and a chair. One large window faces Main street. There is plenty of shelf space. Two six foot long by 14 inch high shelves line the wall adjacent to the window. You are encouraged to send any art supplies, books, pictures or objects that would stimulate your wax artist's creative process. These items can be placed in the Guild to make it more familiar and comfortable to the artist in residence.
Q.	What kinds of services are in town?
A.	Placerville has the best restaurants in the area; coffee shops, taverns, grocery stores, banks, and small boutiques. Sacramento is about an hour away and is quite a bit larger and has a city like atmosphere.
Q.	Do I have a hookup for my modem?
A.	No.
Q.	Does the Burden Artist's Guild have phones?
A.	Yes. Artists are responsible for their own long-distance telephone calls.
Q.	What is the weather like?
A.	The temperature is reasonably mild year round. Expect rain from December through April. Summers are dry and usually in the 90s, with a few hot spells in the 100's. Fall and Spring temperatures range from 40s at night to 80s during the day.
Q.	Local museums, theatre, coffee shops?
A.	Placerville has a historical museum and an 8 screen theatre. Placerville has a great community coffee shop.
Q.	Are pets allowed?
A.	No.
Q.	Can I bring children?
A.	Unfortunately, no.
Q.	Do you have a kiln?
A.	No, not at the present time.
Q.	Do you have a darkroom?
A.	No.
Q.	If I would like to do a collaboration with another artist, do we have to apply separately?
A.	No.
Q.	Should I bring my own computer?
A.	No
Q.	Do you have television?
A.	Not currently.
Q.	Can I receive mail?
A.	Sure. Just make sure it is in care of the Burden Artist's Guild. Mail is delivered to the main office daily, except for weekends and holidays. Each artist is assigned a mailbox in the main office. As mail is received it is put in the appropriate box.