Ordinance on the Promotion of Art in Public Buildings - Subject Matter and Scope
Table of Provisions (8)
Statutory Text (8 Provisions)
1. This regulation governs the principles and procedures for the promotion of art and architecture in new constructions and comprehensive renovations of public buildings within the canton.
2. The promotion of art and architecture pertains to artworks associated with a building.
3. Not covered under the promotion as defined in this regulation is the usual decoration of buildings with artworks not associated with the respective building.
1. New Buildings and Existing Structures of the Canton that are Substantially or Comprehensively Renovated May Be Equipped with Art and Architecture.
1. The Promotion of Art and Construction of the Canton aims to
a) complement public buildings and the public spaces in their surroundings with artistic interventions, thereby contributing to the quality of life of the population
b) promote artistic creation
1. The Promotion of Art and Building may include the following points
a) Conducting competitions
b) Awarding and financing contracts
c) Planning the implementation of projects together with the affected parties
d) Informing the public and the directly affected entities
1. In the execution of the procedures, the generally recognized guidelines of the relevant professional associations are taken into account.
2. Competitions can be conducted for the selection of projects for art and construction. The administrative costs (total of jury and competition costs) should amount to a maximum of 20 percent of the total sum for art and construction.
3. In competitions, a jury is appointed that provides a recommendation for the project to be executed for the attention of the competent directorate. The jury consists of representatives of the users, representatives of the involved offices, the commissioned architect, and specialists from the art sector.
1. For construction projects pursuant to this regulation, the canton provides a contribution for art and construction amounting to 0.35 to 1 percent of the eligible construction costs.
2. The percentage of the contribution for art and construction is determined on a case-by-case basis according to the location, accessibility, and frequency of use of the building, as well as the external impact of the project.
3. A maximum of 200,000 francs is available per construction project for art and construction.
4. If the contribution does not reach the amount of 50,000 francs, art and construction will be forgone.
5. The expenditures for art and construction are shown separately in the construction budget.
6. The costs of the competition are part of the expenditures for art and construction.
1. The Executive Council enforces this regulation unless another authority is declared responsible. It particularly decides whether to waive art and construction and what percentage will be used for the expenditure item art and construction in the construction credit proposal.
2. The competent office is responsible for organizing the competitions.
3. The responsible directorate makes the final decision on the selection of the project after acknowledging the jury's recommendation.
4. The client and the commissioned artists are responsible for the execution of the selected projects.
5. Unless otherwise regulated, the procedure and legal protection are governed by the Administrative Procedure Ordinance.
1. This regulation is subject to the optional referendum. It shall come into force on July 1, 2024.