Artwork for the Graduate School of Oceanography’s new Ocean Science & Exploration Center (OSEC) and Pell Library at the University of Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay campus (URI) will be commissioned through Rhode Island’s Public Art Law, which mandates that 1% of all state capital construction and renovation funds be allocated to the purchase and maintenance of public art. Through this program the State recognizes that public art creates a more humane environment: one of distinction, enjoyment, and pride for all citizens. Construction of the building is rapidly approaching completion. The public art component has a budget of $90,000. Entry fee.

Contact:

Elizabeth Keithline
Project Grants For Organizations/Public Art
Rhode Island State Council On the Arts
1 Capitol Hill 3rd Floor
Providence RI 02908

401-222-3882
http://www.arts.ri.gov
Elizabeth@arts.ri.gov