UNE Art Collection Advisory Committee
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Terms of Reference
Advisory- To advise the Vice-Chancellor on significant matters relating to acquisition, commissioning and sponsorship of artworks for the University;
- to assist in the development of the University’s collection of art works;
- to acquire artworks within the parameters of the approved policy, taking full account of the overall context of the Collection; and
- to review as needed Collection Management policies on the acquisition, disposal and lending of artwork.
- To extend by all possible means the funds available for the acquisition, preservation, promotion and use of the Collection through external grant funding, endowments and sponsorships and other financially viable methods, including the sale of artworks if appropriate;
- to encourage in principle and support the inclusion of works of art as part of the University’s capital works and refurbishment programs; and
- to promote a sense of ownership of and duty of care for the Collection within the University community.
- To liaise with all major bodies as appropriate that focus on art and artists both within the University and the wider arts community; and
- to establish ties and enhance relations with the New England Regional Art Museum, the New England Art Society, the Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place, the New England Institute of TAFE and other local and regional arts institutions and organisations.
Reports to: Vice-Chancellor
Chaired by: Vice-Chancellor nominee
Membership
- Vice-Chancellor or nominee;
- Chair (appointed by the Vice Chancellor);
- one Faculty member with expertise in art education (appointed by the Vice-Chancellor);
- one member external to the University with expertise in the arts or arts organisations (appointed by the Vice-Chancellor);
- the University Curator (ex officio);and
- the University Art Collection Manager (ex officio).
Co-option
The Vice-Chancellor will have the power to co-opt additional Committee members. The Committee can invite individuals to provide additional appropriate expertise as necessary.
Term of Office
The Chair and appointed members shall serve for terms of two years and may be re-appointed for additional terms at the discretion of the Vice-Chancellor.
Frequency of Meetings
The Committee shall meet no less than three times per year.
Support
The Heritage Centre will provide support.
For further information, please contact the UNE Art Collection Manager, Michelle Arens.
Current membership
Vice-Chancellor: Professor Alan Pettigrew
Chair: Deputy Chancellor James Harris
Faculty member: Frances Alter
External arts member: Fay Porter
External community member: Robyn Power
University Curator: Christine Bryan
University Art Collection Manager: Michelle Arens