CHARGE
Consisting of personnel from the Montana Museum of Art and Culture, UM Administration, Facilities Services, and Risk Management, the Art Siting Committee is charged with managing public art on the UM campus, including objects on display in public spaces both inside and outside university buildings. The committee makes all decisions regarding the feasibility, acquisition, safety, security, and public benefit of these works of art. When necessary, it also determines the maintenance, relocation, and/or removal of such objects. The committee is further charged with coordinating with the Montana Arts Council regarding Percent for Art projects on the university campus.
This committee meets at least once per year.
CHAIR
Rafael Chacon, Director, Montana Museum of Art & Culture
REPRESENTATIVES
Kristin Burgoyne, Montana Arts Council
Jesse Blumenthal, Community Artist
Jennifer Cavanaugh, Dean of the College of the Arts and Media
Rafael Chacon, Diretor of the Montana Museum of Art and Culture
Trey Hill, Faculty Member, School of Visual and Media Arts
Shawn Monson, Facilities Services
Derick Wycherly, Associate Curator and Collections Manager, Montana Museum of Art and Culture
At large member, to be selected per building project
AD-HOC (varies for departments)
Member (administrator) from a specific unit on campus which a recommendation or decision is being made concerning the actual selection of an artwork when it directly relates to that administrator's building, area or grounds.
Updated October 2, 2025