The Cultural Arts Program in Hays County is an excellent way to discover the local art scene and foster public discourse, understanding, and appreciation of the visual arts. The program presents a series of ongoing exhibitions at the Hays County Government Center to showcase local art initiatives and promote the county's cultural and economic initiatives. The Hays County Government Center is not a gallery-style space, so the art displayed in these public areas must be suitable for an office setting and for viewing by public officials, county employees, and citizens who conduct business in the building. The exhibition is organized by the Hays County Arts Committee, which is the sole curator of an exhibition at the Government Center, with complete discretion over the selection and placement of works of art.
Organizations or individuals who want to exhibit an exhibition at the Hays County Government Center must submit a proposal to the Arts Committee. This proposal should include images of the artwork to be exhibited, information about the individual artists, a proposed design, and the proposed installation methods. The artwork for an exhibition will be loaned to the County by the artist or organization at no cost to the County, but they are responsible for shipping costs. The installation must comply with plans approved by the Arts Committee.
Works of art presented in electronic format may be displayed without audio portion, if any, at the discretion of the Arts Committee and as needed to conduct business at the Hays County Government Center. Works of art displayed at the Hays County Government Center during an exhibition will remain in place until the end of the exhibition, unless the Arts Committee approves their early removal. The organization or artist lending works of art for an exhibition at the Hays County Government Center must provide an appropriate replacement, subject to approval by the Arts Committee, for works of art removed from an exhibition before its conclusion. The Art Committee may reschedule or cancel an exhibition at their discretion at any time before its start date.
The Art Committee may cancel an exhibition on display if they determine that it is necessary to protect the artwork or because of an unexpected use of the building. The organization or artist lending artwork must deliver it and all related components by a date specified in their loan agreement. All submitted two-dimensional artworks must be framed or mounted and ready to hang, while all three-dimensional artworks presented must be freestanding or include a support. The Art Committee will oversee both installation and uninstallation of works of art for an exhibition.
They may allow works of art to be removed and replaced at specific times during an exhibition as well. The same guidelines apply to works of art removed and replaced during an exhibition as to its original installation or dismantling. The Cultural Arts Program respects freedom of expression in visual arts but also takes into account that citizens with diverse opinions and backgrounds visit the Hays County Government Center to do business with the County. Therefore, they select works of art that are appropriate in subject matter and quality for its functions. If they receive a complaint that a particular work of art is mocking, vulgar, appalling, or offensive to visitors, they will review it and make a determination to move or remove it. The Hays County Government Center cannot be used for private functions but organizations or artists lending artwork may jointly organize events with them. Discovering local art initiatives in Hays County is easy with its Cultural Arts Program.
Exhibitions are organized by its Arts Committee who curate each show with absolute discretion over selection and placement of works of art. Organizations or individuals who want to exhibit must submit a proposal which includes images of artwork, information about artists, design plans, and installation methods. All two-dimensional pieces must be framed or mounted while three-dimensional pieces must be freestanding or include a support. The Art Committee oversees installation and uninstallation as well as removal and replacement during exhibitions if necessary. They also take into account that citizens with diverse opinions visit the Government Center so they select works that are appropriate in subject matter and quality for its functions. The Cultural Arts Program provides a great opportunity to explore local art initiatives while promoting cultural and economic initiatives in Hays County.
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