AFI84-104 — Art Program

AFI84-104 governs requirements and procedures for the Air Force Art Program, Air Force Art Collection, and other works of art.

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  • Publication number: AFI84-104
  • Title: ART PROGRAM
  • Date: 2020-04-21

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It addresses acquiring, accessioning, controlling, valuing, displaying, storing, reproducing, transporting, shipping, and deaccessioning artwork. It also provides guidance for reports of survey and includes loan, training, and trip report materials.

Applies to: This applies to all Air Force activities, to include the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard.

Topics covered

  • Air Force Art Program
  • Air Force Art Collection
  • Artwork acquisition and accessioning
  • Artwork control and valuation
  • Artwork display and storage
  • Artwork loans and transportation
  • Artwork deaccessioning
  • Reports of survey

Questions and answers

Can Air Force organizations accept donations of original artwork?

Air Force organizations may accept donations of original artwork not registered as part of the Air Force Art Collection.

Are commercially purchased artwork and reproductions regulated by the Art Program?

Artwork and reproductions purchased commercially, such as those used for interior decoration, are not controlled by the Art Program, nor regulated by this instruction.

What happens to excess commercially purchased artwork and reproductions?

Excess artwork and reproductions purchased commercially will be disposed of through Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services.

Can Air Force employees receive Art Program-accessioned artwork as gifts?

Air Force employees may not receive Art Program-accessioned artwork as gifts.

What is the mission of the Air Force Art Program?

The mission of the Air Force Art Program is to preserve a visual record of Airmen and the Air Force experience in operations, events, and other activities; and to make it available to the broadest audience possible.

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