Washington Administrative Code Title 30 - Arts Commission
The Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Title 30 specifically pertains to the Arts Commission in Washington State. It outlines the regulations and procedures related to the commission's functions and programs.
Key provisions and areas covered within WAC Title 30 include:
General Rules and Definitions: This includes fundamental definitions used throughout the title (e.g., "accession," "art in public places program," "artistic excellence"), as well as rules regarding grants, rosters of artists and curators, application procedures, panel reviews, and conflict of interest guidelines.
Art in Public Places Program (Chapter 30-40): This is a significant part of Title 30, detailing how the state acquires, develops, administers, and manages the state art collection. It covers:
Funding mechanisms (often related to a percentage of state building construction costs).
Collections management policies.
Art acquisition committees.
Methods for acquiring works of art, including commissioning new works, curated purchases, and resiting existing works.
The public artist roster and curator roster, which are tools for selecting artists and curators.
Poet Laureate Program (Chapter 30-41): This chapter establishes and outlines the program for selecting and supporting the Washington State Poet Laureate.
Creative Districts Program (Chapter 30-42): This part of the WAC deals with the designation and support of creative districts within the state.
Governor's Arts and Heritage Awards (Chapter 30-44): This chapter sets forth the regulations for the Governor's Arts and Heritage Awards, which recognize outstanding contributions to the arts and heritage in Washington.
Public Records (Chapter 30-04): Regulations regarding public access to the commission's records.
Practice and Procedure (Chapter 30-08): This covers general administrative procedures for the Arts Commission.
In essence, WAC Title 30 provides the legal framework for the Washington State Arts Commission to fulfill its mission of promoting and supporting the arts throughout the state, particularly through initiatives like the "Art in Public Places" program and various awards and recognition programs.
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