The Council may: 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. The Council: shall publish an annual report; and may publish other material.