Part one ... explains the concept of art in public architecture. It shows how cities and states ... have developed legislation to allow a small percent of public construction costs to be earmarked for enhancing public buildings and public spaces. [It] is written for anyone . . . . and is a discussion of where current programs exist and how both the artists and the public are aided by the approach. Part two ... is a detailed examination of the operating details of various programs ... and will be useful to arts commissions personnel, legislative steering committee, architects, artists and others who are interested in the implementation of a program. (Introduction, p. 6).

CONTENTS
Foreword by Richard D. Collins.
Introduction by Dennis Green.

Part 1. What is % for art?

The growth of public art in America.
The % for art concept.
Integrating art and architecture.
The social economic benefits of public art.
Public art and the artist.

Part 2. Writing % for art legislation.

  1. Determining legislative objectives.
  2. How to decide on the scope of legislation. 
  3. Why city, county and state scope may vary.
  4. Legislative scope may be narrow or broad.
  5. Why define words like artwork and commission, construction,
      project, and building.
  6. The importance of understanding taxation systems.
  7. Determine the detail of legislation and guidelines.
  8. Why mandatory legislation is better than permissive.
  9. Administrative responsibilities.
10. Selection of the artist.
11. Artist file.
12. What kind of artist to select.
13. Encourage community participation.
14. Geographic considerations in artist selection.
15. When to select the artist.
16. How to transfer money to the artist.
17. Pooling money from small projects.
18. Administrative costs.
19. Conservation and maintenance of artworks.
20. Defending art selection.
21. How to develop legislative support.
22. How to sell the percent for art idea.
23. How to stress the benefits of the program.

Conclusion.

Appendix:
     What some communities have done.
     Alaska law.
     Metropolitan Dade County, Florida, ordinance.
     Hawaii law.
     Hawaii letter of agreement between artist and contracting agency.
     Seattle, Washington ordinance 102210.
     Seattle, Washington amended ordinance 105389.
     Seattle implementation procedures.
     Seattle procedures for registration of artists.
     Agreement between city of Seattle and artist.
     Washington State law.
     Washington State implementation guidelines.

Part one ... explains the concept of art in public architecture. It shows how cities and states ... have developed legislation to allow a small percent of public construction costs to be earmarked for enhancing public buildings and public spaces. [It] is written for anyone . . . . and is a discussion of where current programs exist and how both the artists and the public are aided by the approach. Part two ... is a detailed examination of the operating details of various programs ... and will be useful to arts commissions personnel, legislative steering committee, architects, artists and others who are interested in the implementation of a program. (Introduction, p. 6).