Current through December 27, 2024
Section 4b-53-5 - Exhibition, circulation, inventory, storage and maintenance, gifts, ownership(a)Exhibition-The State Commission on the Arts shall be responsible for selecting public exhibition locations for works of art by distinguished Connecticut artists.(b)Circulation of the Collection-The State Commission on the Arts shall be responsible for circulating works of arts purchased for the bank of major works of art.(c)Inventory-The State Commission on the Arts shall keep and maintain an inventory of all works of art in state buildings purchased under this collection.(d)Storage and Maintenance-When not on exhibition, works of art will be stored in a manner consistent with accepted museum practice. It will be the responsibility of the State Commission on the Arts to hire appropriate professionals to provide care and repair of works of art.(e)Gifts-Artwork by Connecticut artists may be accepted for the distinguished Connecticut Artists Collection and for the Bank of Major Works of Art. Determination of acceptance will be made by the Connecticut Artists Collection Advisory Committee recommendation to the State Commission on the Arts.(f)Ownership-The State of Connecticut, acting through the State Commission on the Arts, shall be the sole owner of all works of art purchased through these funds. Title shall vest in the state on final acceptance of the work of art.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 4b-53-5