CHARGE
Consisting of personnel from the Montana Museum of Art and Culture, UM Administration, Facilities Services, and Risk Management, the Art Siting Committee is charged with managing public art on the UM campus, including objects on display in public spaces both inside and outside university buildings. The committee makes all decisions regarding the feasibility, acquisition, safety, security, and public benefit of these works of art. When necessary, it also determines the maintenance, relocation, and/or removal of such objects. The committee is further charged with coordinating with the Montana Arts Council regarding Percent for Art projects on the university campus.
This committee meets at least once per year.
CHAIR
Rafael Chacon, Director, Montana Museum of Art & Culture
REPRESENTATIVES
Stephen Kalm, Dean, College of Visual and Performing Arts
Hugh Jesse, Director, Facilities Services
Brandon Reintjes, Curator of Art, Montana Museum of Art & Culture
Keith Glaes, Former Director, Campus Recreation
Julia Galloway, School of Art
Matt Hamon, School of Art
Kari Goettich, Student, College of Visual and Performing Arts
Jackson Widmyer (2017)
AD-HOC (varies for departments)
Member (administrator) from a specific unit on campus which a recommendation or decision is being made concerning the actual selection of an artwork when it directly relates to that administrator's building, area or grounds.
Updated June 2, 2022