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2 <br />Guidelines for Display of Art Work in County Buildings <br />Some works of art owned by Orange County can be loaned to any County <br />Department through the Orange County Arts Commission for display in <br />conference rooms, lobbies or hallway areas for a maximum period of (1) <br />year. Information regarding the location of the artwork will be kept on file <br />in the Arts Commission office. There is no charge for this service. Orange <br />County Departments should contact the Arts Commission office to request <br />a work of art for display in appropriate areas of County buildings. <br />Care and Handling of Art Work <br />(The following suggestions reflect museum quality standards. They are <br />presented for your information as ideal conditions for the display of art <br />work.) <br />Keep display area temperature at 70 degrees F (+ or - 5 degrees). <br />Stability is more important than actual numbers, within reason. <br />Keep relative humidity at 50% to .55% (+ or - 5%). Avoid areas prone to <br />damp heat such as kitchens and bathrooms. <br />Display delicate media (drawings, prints, watercolors, photographs) at low <br />light levels -not more than 10foot-candles. (Foot-candles are a common <br />unit of measurement used to calculate adequate lighting levels in <br />buildings or outdoor spaces.) <br />Display paintings (acrylic, oil) at 20 foot-candles maximum. <br />Do not expose art works to direct sunlight (use shades, blinds, drapes, <br />etc., over windows). <br />Avoid placing objects near heating/air conditioning vents, windows, or <br />frequently used exterior doors. <br />Delicate media ideally should not be displayed indefinitely. <br />