While I understand your reasons for cheering, you should do so with caution.  On the one hand, this ruling provides some much-needed protection to artists.  On the other hand, it could make the task of deaccessioning more complex for public art programs.  I am in the process of reading the entire decision and talking with legal colleagues to get a feel for what impact this might have going forward.  I would be happy to discuss the implications of this ruling with anyone who is interested.

Between this ruling and the Oakland percent for art ruling, it’s been a massive week for establishing legal precedent for public art!!

Best,
Sarah

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On February 14, 2018 at 2:06:54 PM, Julia Muney Moore (jmoore@indyarts.org) wrote:

We were all cheering this in our office!

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On Wed, Feb 14, 2018 at 1:03 PM, Beth Tobey <btobey@cityofsantacruz.com> wrote:

This is worth reading and sharing with your colleagues.  Heavy price tag for VARA violations with regards to art of “recognized stature”– even if graffiti.

 

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/12/nyregion/5pointz-graffiti-judgment.html

 



 

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