The Public Art Network (PAN) Council of Americans for the Arts appreciates the need to identify best practice goals and guidelines for the field. The PAN Council also recognizes that no two public art programs operate under the same governing principles or rules. However, both artists and curators/arts administrators should be obligated to produce work of outstanding quality through a process that is ethical, fair, and reasonable for all parties. The PAN Council encourages both the adoption of these guidelines as well as consultation with legal counsel as appropriate and necessary.

Best Practice Goals and Guidelines outlines the guidelines for the field in order to ensure a process that is ethical, fair, and reasonable for artists, curators/arts administrators, etc.