SECTION 115:10-1-2.1. Approval of art display  


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  • (a)   Request for approval. Any foundation, group or individual interested in financing and donating an appropriate work of art to the State for use in the Capitol or the Governor's Mansion shall submit a written request for approval of a permanent display to the Commission.
    (1)   A request for approval shall be reviewed by the Art Standards Committee for presentation to the Capitol Architect and Curator and the Commission for discussion.
    (2)   Upon approval by the Commission, a formal set of guidelines will be established with participation of the potential donor and artists, if chosen.
    (b)   Commissioned art contract requirements. Works commissioned by the State for exhibit in the Capitol shall meet requirements contained within a written contract developed by the Art Standards Committee, in conjunction with the Capitol Architect and Curator.
    (1)   All such contracts and works shall be approved by the Commission.
    (2)   Any variation from such contract shall be reviewed and approved or disapproved by the Commission.
    (c)   Approval of artist. The Commission shall approve the artist of all commissioned works and provide written notice of said approval to the applicant.
    (d)   Solicitation of art works. Whenever possible, an open competition program will be established and utilized by the Commission to acquire special art works. Artists shall contact the Commission or the Oklahoma Arts Council when such art works are being solicited.
    (e)   Noncommissioned art works. Individuals interested in donating noncommissioned art works to the State shall submit a written request for review and approval to the Commission.
    (1)   Noncommissioned art works presented to the Commission or the State may be accepted by the Committee on behalf of the Commission for display in the State Capitol or the Governor's Mansion only if such works meet quality standards approved by the Commission.
    (2)   Such works may be displayed, stored, loaned to other agencies of the State or sold after three (3) years if so recommended by the Art Standards Committee.
[Source: Added at 21 Ok Reg 489, eff 12-8-03 (emergency); Added at 21 Ok Reg 2668, eff 7-11-04]