The Six Gears
Six ways to participate.
The Gears are the six ways a person or business participates in the A.R.T.S. Each tier has its own role, requirements, and path forward.
Eligibility checker
Which Gear fits you?
Check what applies. The overlapping rules do the rest.
Student is open to anyone 13 or older who can handle tools. It is not part of the checklist below.
Select anything that applies. Your best-fit Gear will show here.
- Gear 1
Student of the ARTS
Learn the automotive refinishing trade hands-on, from simulated spray training through live vehicle work.
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Member of the ARTS
Bring in a vehicle, donate a projext, give financially, or spread the word. Members keep the program running.
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Technician of the ARTS
Do the repair work that comes through the program. Donate your time or take 1099 payment.
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Trainer of the ARTS
Teach a specific process — estimating, refinishing, bodywork, customer service — to the next technician.
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Master Technician
Work the repair and teach it at the same time.
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Industry Partner
Shops, manufacturers, and distributors that participate in or initiate the other five Gears.
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