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The Administration of Public Art on State University Campuses

The Administration of Public Art on State University Campuses The Administration of Public Art on State University Campuses LAWRENCE D. MANKIN ublic art can serve multiple purposes for a university campus, including P (a) embodying and reflecting the intellectual and creative mission of the institution, (b) enhancing the aesthetics of a campus, (c) fostering campus community spirit, and (6) memorializing individuals or events significant to the institution's history. Given these purposes and the significance public art can have for a campus, it is appropriate to pause and consider the approaches universities take in administering public art programs on their campuses. The issues considered in this study include sources of funding public art, the deci- sion structure used in acquiring public art, and the oversight and maintenance of public art after it is installed. Universities across the nation have gathered an impressive collection of public art, yet as a whole it has not been catalogued nor has its value appraised. Furthermore, university practices vary on the acquisition and main- tenance of public art. Uniform standards do not exist; however, some patterns of practice are discernible among institutions of higher education. This study began as an effort to help Arizona State University place the administration of its public art program http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png "The Journal of Arts Management, Law, and Society" Taylor & Francis

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The Administration of Public Art on State University Campuses

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The Administration of Public Art on State University Campuses LAWRENCE D. MANKIN ublic art can serve multiple purposes for a university campus, including P (a) embodying and reflecting the intellectual and creative mission of the institution, (b) enhancing the aesthetics of a campus, (c) fostering campus community spirit, and (6) memorializing individuals or events significant to the institution's history. Given these purposes and the significance public art can have for a campus, it is...
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10.1080/10632920209597334
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The Administration of Public Art on State University Campuses LAWRENCE D. MANKIN ublic art can serve multiple purposes for a university campus, including P (a) embodying and reflecting the intellectual and creative mission of the institution, (b) enhancing the aesthetics of a campus, (c) fostering campus community spirit, and (6) memorializing individuals or events significant to the institution's history. Given these purposes and the significance public art can have for a campus, it is appropriate to pause and consider the approaches universities take in administering public art programs on their campuses. The issues considered in this study include sources of funding public art, the deci- sion structure used in acquiring public art, and the oversight and maintenance of public art after it is installed. Universities across the nation have gathered an impressive collection of public art, yet as a whole it has not been catalogued nor has its value appraised. Furthermore, university practices vary on the acquisition and main- tenance of public art. Uniform standards do not exist; however, some patterns of practice are discernible among institutions of higher education. This study began as an effort to help Arizona State University place the administration of its public art program

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"The Journal of Arts Management, Law, and Society" – Taylor & Francis

Published: Jan 1, 2002

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