1. (a) The Council may:

   1. (1) conduct a statewide survey of resources and needs in the arts;
   2. (2) determine the extent to which existing resources can fill the needs;
   3. (3) design new or expanded programs in the arts on its own or with arts organizations;
   4. (4) encourage and assist in the formation and activities of community arts councils;
   5. (5) provide technical and consultative assistance to arts organizations throughout the State;
   6. (6) provide logistical and financial assistance to encourage the touring of outstanding professional performances and exhibitions of art, from inside and outside the State, to communities throughout the State;
   7. (7) make awards for excellence in the arts;
   8. (8) make grants to arts organizations and individual artists;
   9. (9) cooperate with educational institutions and organizations to establish a higher level of education in and appreciation of the arts by students throughout the State;
   10. (10) explore the feasibility of regional arts programming in neighboring states and program exchange with other states, and implement the programs the Council considers advisable;
   11. (11) make recommendations to the Board of Public Works concerning appropriate aesthetic decorations, embellishments, accessories, and ornamentation to State projects, buildings, and property; and
   12. (12) conduct other programs consistent with this subtitle.

2. (b) The Council:

   1. (1) shall publish an annual report; and
   2. (2) may publish other material.

Added by Acts 2008, c. 306, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2008.