(20 ILCS 3105/14) (from Ch. 127, par. 783.01)
Sec. 14.
(a) It is the purpose of this Act to provide for the promotion
and preservation of the arts by securing suitable works of art for the
adornment of public buildings constructed or subjected to major renovation by
the State or which utilize State funds, and thereby reflecting our cultural
heritage, with emphasis on the works of Illinois artists.
(b) As used in this Act: "Works of art" shall apply to and include
paintings, prints, sculptures, graphics, mural decorations, stained glass,
statues, bas reliefs, ornaments, fountains, ornamental
gateways, or other creative works which reflect form, beauty and aesthetic
perceptions.
(c) Beginning with the fiscal year ending June 30, 1979, and for each
succeeding fiscal year thereafter, the Capital Development Board shall set
aside 1/2 of 1 percent of the amount authorized and appropriated for
construction or reconstruction of each public building financed in whole or in
part by State funds and generally accessible to and used by the public for
purchase and placement of suitable works of art in such public buildings. The
location and character of the work or works of art to be installed in such
public buildings shall be determined by the designing architect, provided,
however, that the work or works of art shall be in a permanent and prominent
location.
(d) There is created a Fine Arts Review Committee consisting of the
designing
architect, the Chairman of the Illinois Arts Council or his designee, the
Director of the Illinois State Museum or his designee, and three persons
from the area in which the project is to be located who are familiar with
the local area and are knowledgeable in matters of art. Of the three local
members, two shall be selected by the County Board to the County in which
the project is located and one shall be selected by the Mayor or other chief
executive officer of the municipality in which the project is located.
The Committee, after such study as it deems necessary, shall recommend three
artists or works of art in order of preference, to the Capital Development
Board. The Board will make the final selection from among the recommendations
submitted to it.
(e) There is created a Public Arts Advisory Committee whose function is
to advise the Capital Development Board and the Fine Arts Review Committee
on various technical and aesthetic perceptions that may be utilized in the
creation or major renovation of public buildings. The Public Arts Advisory
Committee shall consist of 12 members who shall serve for terms of 2 years
ending on June 30 of odd numbered years, except the first appointees to
the Committee shall serve for a term ending June 30, 1979. The Public Arts
Advisory Committee shall meet four times each fiscal year. Four members
shall be appointed by the Governor; four shall be chosen by the Senate,
two of whom shall be chosen by the President, two by the minority leader;
and four shall be appointed by the House of Representatives, two of whom
shall be chosen by the Speaker and two by the minority leader. There shall
also be a Chairman who shall be chosen from the committee members by the
majority vote of that Committee.
(f) All necessary expenses of the Public Arts Advisory Committee and the
Fine Arts Review Committee shall be paid by the Capital Development Board.
(Source: P.A. 90-655, eff. 7-30-98.)
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