Public Art Commission Acquisition Policy

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The City of Ames Public Art Commission is committed to the creation of a visual and aesthetic environment that integrates art into the lives of the citizens of Ames.

In order to accomplish the goals of the Public Art Commission, when art is being acquired for the City Collection it shall be in keeping with the mission of the Commission and the following guidelines will be considered.

  1. It is the preference of the Public Art Commission to work on public art projects from their inception.

  2. Artwork will be accepted only if given unconditionally with the understanding that the City has complete jurisdiction over its handling, sale, and/or placement.

  3. Works of art recommended by the Commission to become part of the City’s permanent collection will be accepted or declined on the basis of subject matter, artistic execution, safety, ongoing maintenance and care, and the appropriateness of an approved site. The Commission will not consider works of art advancing devotion of any specific religious faith.

  4. Priority will be given, but not limited to, local and regional professional artists.

  5. The Public Art Commission will provide any signage recognizing artwork.

  6. All artwork acquisitions are subject to the approval of the Ames City Council.

  7. All artwork acquisitions are subject to the Artwork Deaccession Policy adopted by the Ames City Council on February 24, 2015.

 

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