Half Percent-for-Art Requirement for Capital Projects

Policy number: 
11.006
Policy description: 

The University of North Texas nurtures performance and research in art and promotes an appreciation for creative artistic expression. Public art enriches the community and creates landmarks for the campus. Recognizing these values and seeking to enhance the lives of students and visitors, the University commits to allocate one percent of capital project funds to acquire and install artworks into building plans.

Policy owner: VP for Finance and Administration
Policy contact: 
Karen Hutzel
Dean
College of Visual Arts and Design
Applies to: 
Faculty, Staff, Students, All University
Date Issued: 
Friday, January 29, 2010
Cross-References: 

Last updated: 

Date: 
09/04/2015
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
Capital projects funded by student fees and/or auxiliary reserves are exempted from the art requirement. The amount of 1% has proven burdensome. Effective 09/04/2015.