| The Ohio Legislature recognized the state’s responsibility
to foster culture and the arts and to encourage the development of artists
and craftspeople. The result of this was Ohio’s Percent for Art legislation,
which became effective July 1, 1990. The legislation provides funds for
the acquisition, commissioning and installation of works of art for new
or renovated public buildings with appropriations of more than $4 million.
For these projects the law provides that one percent of the total appropriation
will be allocated for the acquisition, commissioning and installation of
art work. Since the legislation went into effect, 64 projects have been
completed. The completed projects have brought public art into many areas
of the state. Major cities as well as small communities have benefited
from the program. |
