11/4/2009 BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES Minutes

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Ma tepee Public Library Art Policy Acquisitions Committee Mission Statement It is the intent of the Mashpee Public Library Art Committee to obtain high quality public artwork by local and regional artists and to display these pieces in a public area within the library in ordier to enrich the intellectual, educational and cultural pursuit of the community. Art Advisory Committee The members of the Mashpee Public Library Art Committee will review the work, and vote to recommend, or not recommend, the purchase or acceptance of artwork to the Board of Trustees for acquisition. The vote on the recommendation to add the artwork t -the library wilI be by majority. Composition The members will consist of a representative from the Board of Library Trustees, three representatives from the community who have ars interest in the library and the arts, and the Library [director. The members will be appointed by the Chairman f the Board-of Trustees. Term The committee members shall have staggered three-year terms with subsequent renewals at the discretion of the Chairman of the Board ofTrustees, Committee members shall declare conflicts daring the selection process. A conflict of interest exists if a committee member has the potential to gain financially from the transaction. Acquisition Policy Art commissioned for, purchased by or given to the Committee will become the property of the Trust/non-profit. Artwork includes, but is not limited to, paintings, sculpture, photographs, textiles, and decorative items. Acquisition by Gift: Gifts of works of art or funds for the acquisition of artwork will be accepted without limitations or conditions placed on the Trust/non-profit by the donor or artist. A reed of Gift has been established to formally convey this policy. Title to all art will pass to the Trust/non-profit. Donors who wish to receive a tax credit are responsible for getting an appraisal. The provenance will also dourmnt the current appraisal. Acquisition by Purchase: A separate endowment account will be established for- the sole purpose of purchasing, conserving and maintaining artwork for.the library: The Committee will follow the process outlined above for the acquisition of a gift. Selection Criteria The I a hpee Public Library has limited space for the display of art, and therefore it i important to consider very carefully the selection of artwork. The art should be appropriate in scale, material, form and content for the library environment, and shall be consistent with the mission statement. The work of art should complement and enhance the building and its purpose. The reputation of the artist may be a factor in the decision. Artwork shall display a high level of artistic quality and craftsmanship that supports and enhances the artist and community. The "message" of art, if any, shall be acceptable to the current standards of the community. When selecting a work-of art to purchase or determining if a gift may be accepted, the Committee will take into consideration any security-issues, the cost of installation,-and the cost of maintaining the work over it lifetime.