OAR 123-475-0080: Criteria for Relocation or Deaccession

The Oregon Arts Commission may approve a request to consider Relocation or Deaccession of a Work of Art for one or more of the following reasons: (1) The artwork requires unforeseen excessive maintenance or repair, contains failing materials, faults of design or workmanship, or repairing or securing the Work of Art is or becomes impractical or unfeasible; (2) It would benefit the collection re replace the Work of Art with another more significant Work of Art by the same Artist; (3) The Work of Art has been the source of significant, documented adverse public reaction over at least five years, and a broad range of people who come into regular contact with the Work of Art support its removal; (4) The condition or security of the Work of Art cannot reasonably be guaranteed; (5) The Work of Art has become significantly less appropriate over time, given changes in the function or character of the collection, setting or the community; (6) The site is going to be demolished or adapted, and it is not possible to successfully incorporate the Work of Art into redevelopment of the site; (7) The site is not longer publicly accessible; (8) There is not suitable new site available for the Work of Art in the same facility; (9) The Work of Art endangers public safety.