Authority to de access Fountain in accordance with UHS Public Art - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Request: Approval to de‐access Jackie Ferrara’s Fountain

• Authority to de‐access Fountain in accordance

with UHS Public Art Operating Policy Section

• IX. In particular, the work must meet a

criterion in section d.

• This sculpture meets two of the criteria

– We can no longer afford to care for the art work. – It is in poor physical condition based on evaluation from Facilities, Conservator, and Curators.

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Jackie Ferrara, Fountain, 2004

Science and Engineering Classroom

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Current Conditions

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To date actions: ‐ Reviewed Policy and artist contract ‐ Discussed with artist April 5th

‐ Submitted formal letter to artist, describing intent to de‐access

‐ Acknowledged and signed by artist Next steps: ‐ Approve recommendation ‐ Create De‐accession documents ‐ Document dismantling and removal of artwork ‐ Create record in Collectrium

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