Public Art at Wheaton

Mission Statement

The College seeks to enrich our indoor and outdoor public spaces through the exhibition of short term and long term installations. We believe in the power of public art to add aesthetic value, unite communities, and facilitate important conversations. This program is especially interested in supporting work that is designed with our campus in mind. Works may, for example, seek to engage with aspects of Wheaton identity through our history, architecture, landscaping, academics, athletics, etc.

Committee Membership

Provost (chair); VP of Finance and Administration; VP of Advancement; Curator of the Permanent Collection; Coordinator of the Public Art Program; Associate Director, Arts Events & Publicity/Visiting Artists Program; Gallery Director

Recommendation Sub-committee

Curator of the Permanent Collection; Coordinator of the Public Art Program; Associate Director, Arts Events & Publicity/Visiting Artists Program; Gallery Director

Charge

• Review and approve proposals or plans to install semi-permanent and permanent works of art in exterior or public interior environments that alter the physical footprint
• Ensure that all works of art are cataloged and insured
• Document the process of installation, maintenance, and removal, including information about donor, creator, etc.
• Identify funding to ensure acquisition, installation, maintenance, and removal for all public art
• Liaise with community to communicate process of art acceptance and installation
• Ensure that gift acceptance policy (revised 10/23) is followed

Map of current and past art installations

Questions may be directed to Kelly Goff at [email protected].