At Wright State

The Ohio Percent for Arts Program has ushered in a new era of public expression on Wright State University campus. Since 1993, when Wright State first utilized the program, the campus has seen numerous artistic pieces both in- and outdoors. And, as our campus continues to renovate structures and construct new campus buildings, more and more public art pieces will continue to beautify campus.

	Scenario Artist: Ken Valimaki Location: Student Union atrium		Turning Points Artist: David Black Location: University Hall plaza		Theta Paradigm Artist: Kenneth vonRoenn Location: Fawcett Hall lobby
	Divisions* Artist: Linda Cunningham Location: Outdoor amphitheatre		Round Dance Artist: Tim Prentice Location: Millett Hall atrium		Horizons Artist: Will Nettleship Location: Between Allyn and Rike Halls

*This artwork is currently on loan and not funded through the Ohio Arts Council's Percent for Art program.

Ohio Arts Council

Committed to the economic, educational, and cultural development of the state, the Ohio Arts Council (OAC) supports and encourages public, individual, and organizational artistic efforts.

The OAC was created in 1965 to "foster and encourage the development of the arts and assist the preservation of Ohio's cultural heritage." One way of accomplishing this mission was through the establishment of the Ohio Percent for Art Program in 1990. This legislation provides monies to fund works of art for new or renovated public buildings.

Specifically, whenever the state legislation appropriates more than $4 million for a public structure, the law requires that one percent of the total appropriation go to artwork. Since its establishment, this legislation has brought public art to areas, large and small, throughout Ohio.

Visit the Ohio Arts Council Web site for more information about its programs.