51.03 Art Acquisitions for New and Renovated Facilities
Approved February 27, 1995 (MO 44-95)
Revised September 26, 1997 (MO 181-97)
Revised May 27, 1999 (MO 101-1999)
Revised July 23, 1999 (MO 197-1999)
Revised December 5, 2008 (MO 408-2008)
Reviewed September 13, 2010
Revised November 2, 2012 (MO 224-2012)
Next Scheduled Review: November 2, 2017
Policy Statement
This policy allows each chief executive officer (CEO) of The Texas A&M University System
(system) members to allocate a portion of the funds for a construction project for the acquisition
of art.
Reason for Policy
This policy authorizes each member to allocate up to 1% of the construction cost for the
acquisition of art.
Procedures and Responsibilities
It is the intention of the Board of Regents that a maximum of one percent (1%) of the
construction cost of each new building construction project exceeding $1,000,000 may be
allocated for the acquisition of works of art and other aesthetic improvements. The works of art
shall be located at or near the site of the construction project. The acquisition of the works of art
shall be in accordance with the member’s art acquisition standards and shall be approved by the
member CEO. The appropriation and expenditure of funds shall be made on a case-by-case basis
by the member and shall be in accordance with the applicable system policies and regulations.
Member Rule Requirements
A rule is not required to supplement this policy.
Contact Office
Office of Facilities Planning & Construction
(979) 458-7000
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