§ 4–510

conduct a statewide survey of resources and needs in the arts;

determine the extent to which existing resources can fill the needs;

design new or expanded programs in the arts on its own or with arts organizations;

encourage and assist in the formation and activities of community arts councils;

provide technical and consultative assistance to arts organizations throughout the State;

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;

make awards for excellence in the arts;

make grants to arts organizations and individual artists;

cooperate with educational institutions and organizations to establish a higher level of education in and appreciation of the arts by students throughout the State;

explore the feasibility of regional arts programming in neighboring states and program exchange with other states, and implement the programs the Council considers advisable;

make recommendations to the Board of Public Works concerning appropriate aesthetic decorations, embellishments, accessories, and ornamentation to State projects, buildings, and property; and

conduct other programs consistent with this subtitle.

shall publish an annual report; and

may publish other material.