Art Policy Procedures
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ART POLICY PROCEDURES
Procedure
Type:
Management
Initially
Approved:
October 26, 2015
Procedure
Sponsor:
VP, Administrative
Services
Last
Revised:
October 26, 2015
Administrative
Responsibility:
Art Committee
Review
Scheduled:
May 1, 2024
Approver:
Executive Leadership Team
A.
PROCEDURES
1.
GENERAL
1.1.
The Executive Leadership Team will consider recommendations of the Art
Committee but retains final authority to proceed, or not to proceed with acquisition,
loans, borrowing, deaccession or Disposal of Artwork. If the Executive Leadership
Team has decided not to proceed with a recommendation of the Art Committee,
they will provide their reasons to the Art Committee in writing.
1.2.
The Art Committee will ensure that
the University’s Art Collection is maintained at
an appropriate and manageable size for the needs of the University.
1.3.
The Art Committee will meet quarterly at a minimum and more often as necessary.
1.4.
The
University’s Development Office may issue a charitable donation receipt for
the fair market value of the Artwork in accordance with University policy.
2.
HANDLING, CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF ARTWORK
2.1.
Any conservation or restoration activity to Artwork will only occur with the prior
written approval of the Art Committee.
2.2.
The Art Committee will identify, document and report to the Vice-President,
Administrative Services on Artwork that requires conservation.
2.3.
The Art Committee will ensure that conservation or restoration of an Artwork will
be carried out only by individual(s) with the appropriate expertise and training.
2.4.
Only individuals approved by the Art Committee are permitted to physically handle
Artwork in the University’s Art Collection.
3.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
3.1.
No University employee and
no member of the University’s Board of Governors
may acquire a deaccessioned Artwork directly or indirectly from the University if
the acquisition is a conflict of interest as outlined in the University’s Conflict of
Interest Policy.
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3.2.
If a member of the Art Committee takes steps to donate or sell Artwork to the
University and they are in a perceived or potential conflict of interest, that member
must disclose this information to the Chair of the Art Committee in accordance with
the University’s Conflict of Interest Policy.
3.3.
If a proposal to purchase or accept a donation of an Artwork is before the Art
Committee and a member of the Art Committee is in a perceived or potential
conflict of interest as defined in University policy, that member must be absent from
the Art Committee meeting during the discussion of the Artwork and refrain from
voting, or influencing the Art Committee’s decision.
3.4.
If a member of the Art Committee is in a real or potential conflict of interest, the Art
Committee will make a recommendation to Executive Leadership Team regarding
the acquisition of Artwork and the Executive Leadership Team will decide whether
to purchase or accept the donation of the Artwork.
4.
ACQUISITION OF ARTWORK
4.1.
The Art Committee will consider the following criteria for acquisition of any Artwork:
a)
artistic merit;
b)
relevance to the Art Collection, present and future;
c)
relevance to or connection with the University;
d)
the University’s available resources for the maintenance, conservation,
storage, security and availability for display;
e)
condition;
f)
unencumbered and clear legal title;
g)
copyright considerations; and/or
h)
any other factors the Art Committee considers relevant.
5.
STANDARD OF CARE
5.1.
The Art Committee will ensure that the Standard of Care is met for all aspects of
the following practices:
a)
displaying and providing access to Artwork;
b)
installing and de-installing exhibitions;
c)
lighting of Artwork;
d)
loaning and borrowing of Artwork;
e)
framing Artwork; and
f)
transporting Artwork on and off University property.
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5.2.
The Art Committee may designate a higher Standard of Care for individual Artwork
where legally required to do so and/or within its discretion.
5.3.
The safety of an Artwork will take priority over access. When considering the
commitment to generational access to Artwork, the Art Committee will weigh
whether providing access may put strain on Artwork and whether that access may
result in unacceptable risk for damage to or theft of the Artwork.
6.
STORAGE AND EXHIBITION SPACES FOR ARTWORK
6.1.
The Art Committee will identify and recommend storage and exhibition spaces for
Artwork to the Vice-President Administrative Services, or their designate, for final
approval.
6.2.
Storage and exhibition spaces for Artwork in the Art Collection will be maintained
to the Standard of Care.
7.
LOANING AND/OR BORROWING ARTWORK
7.1.
Employees will seek the Art Committee
’s approval, in writing, prior to committing
the University to borrow or loan Artwork.
7.2.
The Art Committee will only approve loans of Artwork where the Standard of Care
will be maintained by the proposed borrower.
7.3.
Agreements to loan or borrow Artwork will
use the University’s standard template
forms or will be reviewed by Legal Services prior to the University committing to
loan or borrow Artwork.
8.
DEACCESSIONING ARTWORK
8.1.
The Art Committee will consider the following criteria for deaccessioning of any
Artwork;
a)
deterioration beyond usefulness;
b)
no longer considered authentic;
c)
no longer deemed relevant to the University’s Art Collection, exhibits or
educational programs;
d)
is held in duplicate;
e)
request for repatriation given other organization or body have proven right
to the Artwork; and/or
f)
the University is no longer able to care adequately for the Artwork.
8.2.
Prior to deaccessioning, the Art Committee will research the Artwork, determine
its fair market value, photograph it and thoroughly document the process of
deaccessioning.
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8.3.
When considering the deaccessioning of a donated Artwork, the Art Committee
will consult with Legal Services
to determine the University’s legal obligations.
8.4.
If an Artwork is accidentally destroyed or permanently lost, the Art Committee will
deaccession the Artwork from the Art Collection.
8.5.
The Art Committee will determine how money recovered as a result of accidental
destruction or loss of Artwork, such as insurance payments, will be used in
accordance with the Art Policy and these Procedures.
9.
DISPOSAL OF ARTWORK
9.1.
The Art Committee will determine when Artwork should be disposed of or
recommend Disposal to the Executive Leadership Team in accordance with
University policy.
9.2.
When the Art Committee does not have authority to determine whether an Artwork
may be disposed of by the University, the Art Committee will make a
recommendation to Executive Leadership Team and will act according to their
decision.
9.3.
Means of Disposal of an Artwork may include:
a)
exchange with another public institution;
b)
sale;
c)
repatriation; or
d)
intentional destruction.
9.4.
Prior to the Disposal of an Artwork, the Art Committee will provide written
notification of their approval for the Disposal to the
University’s Department of
Physical Resources.
9.5.
When an Artwork has been moved or disposed of, the Art Committee will forward
the relevant documents to
University’s Financial Services Department to ensure
that the Disposal is recorded in the financial records of the University.
9.6.
In circumstances other than accidental destruction or loss, the manner of Disposal
will be determined by the Art Committee or Executive Leadership Team, taking
into account the best interests of the University and the public, and the public trust
placed in the University.
9.7.
If an Artwork is disposed of by sale, the Art Committee or the Executive Leadership
Team, will determine how the Artwork will be sold.
9.8.
The following factors will be considered prior to the sale of an Artwork:
a)
will the Artwork remain accessible to the public;
b)
does the buyer have a connection to the Artwork;
c)
the purchase price offered;
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d)
Artwork which has significant Canadian cultural heritage is retained in
Canada; and
e)
whether the buyer is a public institution.
9.9.
If Disposal is by sale, all proceeds obtained from the Disposal will be managed by
the Art Committee in accordance with the Art Policy and these Procedures.
9.10.
Artwork can be intentionally destroyed only with the prior written approval of the
Art Committee or Executive Leadership Team
if the University’s legal obligations
have been addressed and:
a)
the Artwork is inauthentic, such as forgeries or reproductions, and
the Art Committee determines that it is of no archival or
documentary value;
b)
alternative means of Disposal, including sale and donation have
been attempted and the University is unable to find an individual
or organization willing to accept the Artwork; or
c)
the Artwork substantially lacks physical integrity so that it cannot
reasonably be preserved.
9.11.
If Disposal involves the transfer of ownership, the Art Committee will take steps to
ensure that appropriate legal documents are obtained.
10.
RESOURCES
10.1.
The Art Committee will seek information or assistance as needed from University
resources such as:
a)
University Advancement;
b)
Legal Services;
c)
Physical Resources;
d)
Risk Services; and
e)
the Supervisor of Capital Assets.
B.
DEFINITIONS
(1)
Artwork:
means all forms of original art, including but not limited to
paintings,
drawings,
prints,
photographs,
sculpture,
installations, digital and electronic works, and artefacts.
Artwork may also be part of the fabric of buildings, such as
windows, or may be displayed outdoors. Artwork may be a
single items or an integral unit made up of components.
(2)
Art Collection:
means all of the Artwork t
hat is in the University’s care and
control
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(3)
Art Committee:
means the Art Committee created in accordance with the Art
Policy and these Procedures
(4)
Deaccession:
is the formal and final removal of Artwork from the University’s
Art Collection
(5)
Disposal:
is an administrative function that may include the sale,
exchange, destruction or repatriation of Artwork by the
University after a decision has been made to deaccession the
Artwork
(6)
Policy:
means the University’s Art Policy
(7)
Procedures:
means the procedures to the University’s Art Policy
(8)
Standard of Care:
means the University’s degree of care and maintenance of the
Artwork that would be expected of an institution which is not a
professional museum or gallery and whose primary purpose is
not the collection or display of art. For further clarity, it means
the degree of care and maintenance that is equivalent to the
level of care and maintenance that is provided by the University
generally for its facilities.
(9)
University:
means Mount Royal University
C.
RELATED POLICIES
D.
RELATED LEGISLATION
E.
RELATED DOCUMENTS
F.
REVISION HISTORY
Date
(mm,dd,yyyy)
Description of
Change
Sections
Author
(Position Title)
Approver
(Position Title)
10/26/2015
NEW
Director, University
Secretariat
10/06/2023
PEC to ELT
All
Policy Advisor
General Counsel and
University Secretary
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