Committee on Public Art

Charge

The Committee on Public Art advises the President on issues related to the acquisition and placement of works of art in public spaces outside the curated collections of the University. The Committee's jurisdiction covers all exterior areas of the University Grounds. In carrying out its charge, the Committee is responsible for:

• Promoting the acquisition of high quality public art and its standard of care on the University Grounds
• Establishing a clear set of procedures and criteria for art on the University grounds, guiding the purchase of works, the commissioning of new work, and the acceptance of donated works
• Meeting when called by the Committee Chair to review proposed art according to established criteria
• Developing a program to solicit public comment and participation in determining the appropriate site for acquired works
• Providing a written report to the President summarizing the Committee's conclusions on any proposed acquisition and its site selection

Statuary and historic fragments are not considered public art.

Committee Structure:

The Committee consists of the following twelve members by virtue of their position:

• Architect for the University
• Chair, Arboretum and Landscape Committee
• Chair, Art Department
• Dean, School of Architecture
• Dean of Students
• Director of Community Relations
• Director of the University of Virginia Art Museum (ex-officio)
• Representative of the President's Office
• Representative of the Studio Art Program
• Representative of the Vice President and CEO of the Health System
• University Landscape Architect
• Vice Provost for the Arts (ex-officio)

The remaining members of the committee include:

• Four at-large faculty/staff members
• Two community representatives (ex-officio)
• Two student members, one being a representative of the Artspace Committee of the University Programs Council or the University Programs Council
• Member of the Office of the Vice Provost for the Arts serves as an ex-officio member and Secretary
  

Vice Presidential Liaison: Executive Vice President and Provost