Bill > H2928

This bill establishes a special commission composed of seven members to study art in public spaces, with four appointed by the governor (including an artist and someone from a regional arts council), one by the president of the senate, one by the speaker of the house, and the executive director of the Massachusetts Cultural Council or their designee. The commission's mandate is to investigate policy, regulatory, and statutory changes needed to increase art in public spaces and to develop guidelines for fair compensation for artists whose work is displayed publicly, including identifying associated costs and funding sources. The commission is required to submit its findings and legislative recommendations to the clerks of the house and senate, relevant committees on ways and means, and the joint committee on tourism, arts and cultural development by January 1, 2016.