OAR 123-475-0000: Purpose

The purpose of these rules is to: (1) Establish procedures for acquisition of works of art in an amount of 1% of direct construction costs of any project for the construction or alteration of any State Building in an amount of $100,000 or more. (2) Promote placement of visual art of the highest quality where it can be easily viewed by the general public. (3) Utilize the talent of artists and craftspeople. (4) Preserve, encourage, and promote public awareness and understanding of the arts.