The Regulations on Public Art Installation enacted in 1988 defines public art as all kinds of creations that are displayed at public spaces or venues.The nation's public art sector is supervised by the Ministry's Department of Arts Development, whose priorities include:
- Promoting the concept of public art in Taiwan
- Regulating the installation of public art pieces
- Transferring art pieces from museum halls to public spaces
- Providing funding for public art events
- Introducing public art to the nation's cultural and creative parks
- Holding the biennial Public Art Awards in Taiwan