Section 42-75.2-1. – Short title.

§ 42-75.2-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and cited as “Allocation for Art for Public Facilities Act”. History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 339, § 1.

Section 42-75.2-10. – Severability.

§ 42-75.2-10. Severability. If any provisions of this chapter or the application of this chapter to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter, which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or application and to this end the provisions of this chapter […]

Section 42-75.2-2. – Declaration of legislative intent and purpose.

§ 42-75.2-2. Declaration of legislative intent and purpose. The general assembly declares that the state of Rhode Island has a responsibility for expanding the public experience of art, and, it recognizes the necessity of fostering the arts and in developing artists and craftspersons. Art creates a more humane environment: one of distinction, enjoyment, and pride […]

Section 42-75.2-3. – Definitions.

§ 42-75.2-3. Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter: (1) “Acquisition” means acquisition by purchase, lease, or commission. (2) “Architect” means any person or firm retained to design, or prepare plans or specifications for any part of the public construction project, including, but not limited to, landscape, interior, electrical, plumbing, heating, utility, engineering, or fixture […]

Section 42-75.2-4. – Allocation for art.

§ 42-75.2-4. Allocation for art. (a) A state building or state facility constructed, remodeled, or renovated after January 1, 1988 shall include works of art for public display. (b) All state agencies or departments shall expend, as a nondeductible item, out of any monies appropriated for construction, remodeling, or renovation of any state facility an […]

Section 42-75.2-5. – Establishment of fund.

§ 42-75.2-5. Establishment of fund. A separate account is established within the state treasury to be known and maintained as the art for public facilities fund. The fund shall be used for acquisition for art as provided in this chapter and for expenses incurred in the administration of this program. The fund may derive income […]

Section 42-75.2-6. – Administration.

§ 42-75.2-6. Administration. (a) The Rhode Island state council on the arts is responsible for the administration of this chapter. It has the power and authority to contract with artists in any manner that is in conformity with this chapter, and it has the authority to make expenditures from the art for public facilities fund, […]

Section 42-75.2-7. – Selection of works of art and artists.

§ 42-75.2-7. Selection of works of art and artists. (a) Artists and their works of art to be acquired under this chapter shall be selected by the Rhode Island state council on the arts with the advice of a panel specifically chosen for each project, pursuant to procedures established by the Rhode Island state council […]

Section 42-75.2-8. – Artist’s rights.

§ 42-75.2-8. Artist’s rights. (a) The state receives the rights to sole ownership and public display of all art acquired under this chapter, subject to the following intangible rights retained by the artist: (1) The right to claim authorship of the work of art; (2) The right to reproduce the work of art, including all […]

Section 42-75.2-9. – Other works of art.

§ 42-75.2-9. Other works of art. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as precluding the placement or purchase of other works of art. Nor shall anything in this chapter be construed as precluding the use of ornamental detailing or other architectural, functional or structural garnishing in constructing public buildings or facilities. Works of art […]