Oklahoma Art in Public Places
HISTORY
In May, 2004, Governor Brad Henry signed into law Senate Bill
1347, “State of Oklahoma: Art in Public Places Act” a bill
that supports public art in Oklahoma. The new law incorporates artwork
in, on, or near new state buildings or those with major renovation projects.
BACKGROUND
Public art reflects the local environment, cultural values and artistic
vitality of Oklahoma communities. This law offers opportunities
for local artists and also provides a vehicle for Oklahoma communities
to express their identity, spirit and pride. More than 350 public
art programs across the U.S. support projects in airports, libraries,
parks, government buildings and neighborhoods and some 28 states
have public art laws.
REQUIREMENTS
The “State of Oklahoma: Art in Public Places Act” requires that 1 1/2 percent of the cost of construction
or major
renovation of state-owned public buildings approved after September
1, 2004, must be allocated for works of art in or near the project.
The act applies to construction or renovation
projects costing $250,000 or more. The maximum assessment for any one
project is $500,000.
OVERSIGHT
The law requires two oversight committees to ensure that commissioned
art is of the highest quality and meets community standards. The
Oklahoma Historical Society administers the Act in cooperation
with the Oklahoma Arts Council. The law does not apply to water,
sewer or public utility projects or to projects undertaken by public
school districts, prisons or city and county governments.
Interior Installation
Prince George's County (MD) Art in Public Places Program is pleased to announce a national "Call for Artists" for a $90,000 interior installation.
Deadline is Friday, October 9, 4:30 p.m.
http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/Government/
AgencyIndex/CentralServices/art.asp
Questions should be directed to Lauren Dugas Glover at 301-883-6201 or ldglover@co.pg.md.us
HarborArts
Large-scale outdoor sculpture on loan at Boston Harbor Shipyard - international call for entries; HarborArts seeks to implement an outdoor artwork loan program for a limited number of large-scale, 2D and 3D works at Boston Harbor Shipyard in East Boston, Massachusetts. Works will be exhibited on a rotating schedule lasting a minimum of 3 months to several years, depending on availability and feasibility.
Artists/designers/teams are invited to forward a selection of up to four existing works and/or installation proposals for new work. Approximately 12-20 works will be installed.
Deadline: November 9, 2009
http://www.massart.edu/x1671.xml
and Contact: Christina Lanzl, Project Manager, Urban Arts
Institute at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, at christina.lanzl@massart.edu or 617.879.7973.
Tulsa Police and OSU Forensic Laboratory
Oklahoma Art in Public Places and the Tulsa Arts Commission on behalf of Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences and the Tulsa Police Department are seeking an artist (or team of artists) to create a significant, public sculpture for their new facility. This project represents a unique partnership of Oklahoma State University and the Tulsa Police Department and is one of only two dual facilities in the United States that partners its police department with a university. The first two floors of the new building will be dedicated to the Forensic Laboratory and Evidence & Property Department of the Tulsa Police Department and the third through fifth floors will house Oklahoma State University’s Biomedical and Forensic Sciences Research Facility, Oklahoma State University, including the Chapman Forensic Graduate Program’s classrooms, laboratories and offices.
Deadline for Submission: November 20, 2009, 5 pm (EDT);
Budget: $378,600.00
Rules and Regulations & Guidelines
The following is a copy of the promulgated Oklahoma Art in Public Places Rules and Regulations which were adopted in accordance with the Secretary of State’s Administrative Rules on Rulemaking. Rules and Regulations
The following is a copy of the Oklahoma Art in Public Places Pogram Guidlines. Program Guidelines
Helpful Links and Information
Contact
Debby Williams, Director of the Art in Public Places program
405-522-8959
dwilliams@okhistory.org
Kolbe Roper, Program Assistant
405.521.2585
kroper@okhistory.org