Decision details

The purpose of this report is to seek approval to accept artwork that has been gifted to Sheffield City Council via the Cultural Gifts Scheme.

That the Executive Director, Place:

1. Approves Sheffield City Council accepting the 13 pieces of artwork offered through the Cultural Gifts Scheme; and

2. Approves the Council entering into the Deed of Gift.

By accepting these works via the Cultural Gifts Scheme, the Council is increasing the size and range of the Sheffield Collection, at no cost to the Council.

The works are in the possession of Sheffield Museums, and if accepted will be added to the register of works held by the Council and cared for on the city’s behalf by Sheffield Museums.  They will be displayed when appropriate as part of the changing exhibition programmes curated by Sheffield Museums.

The Cultural Gifts Scheme works could be rejected.  This would serve no positive purpose, as it would deprive the City Collection of new works at no cost, and would damage the relationship between the donor and Sheffield Museums.