You are, clearly, not part of the  Democratic intelligentsia.  

They are the ones who have passed the legal requirement that all major highway construction projects dedicate a minimum of 1% for 'artistic' sculptures and such whenever a taxpayer-funded construction of a particular value is authorized.

Since the 'artistes' in Oregon can't support themselves by selling their 'art' to willing buyers, the Legislature requires that the taxpayers support them in this fashion instead.  The law also applies to buildings and such we taxpayers are privileged to fund.

The selection of the 'art' to be funded is in the hands of very special 'Boards' who are above the concerns of hoi polloi such as you and I who are only required to provide the money.