PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor

S.B. 810

(1)   Continuation of the program of the body formerly known as the
Governor's Council on the Arts in Maryland including its statewide survey of resources
and needs in the arts.

(2)     Determine the extent to which existing resources can fill the needs.

(3)     Design new or expanded programs in the arts either individually or in
concert with existing arts organizations or arts organizations which may come into
existence hereafter.

(4)     Encourage and assist in the formation and activities of local community
arts councils.

(5)     Provide technical and consultative assistance to arts organizations
throughout the State.

(6)     Assist, both logistically and financially, in the touring of outstanding
professional performances and exhibitions of art, from within and outside the State, to
communities throughout the State.

(7)     Make awards for excellence in the arts.

(8)     Make grants to arts organizations and individual artists.

(9)     Cooperate with educational institutions and organizations to establish a
higher level of education in and appreciation of the arts on the part of students
throughout the State.

(10)   Explore the feasibility of regional arts programming in the neighboring
states and of program exchange with other states and implement any such programs it
deems advisable.

(11)   Publish an annual report and such other material as it deems
appropriate.

(12)   Make recommendations to the Board of Public Works concerning
appropriate aesthetic decorations, embellishments, accessories or ornamentation to State
projects, buildings and property.

[6-508.] 4-608.

For purposes of this subtitle, the term "the arts" shall include but not be limited to
dance, drama, music drama, architecture, painting, sculpture, graphics, crafts,
photography, design, film, television and creative writing.

[6-509.] 4-609.

(a) In the course of exercising its powers and duties under this subtitle, the
Council shall avoid any actions which would interfere with the freedom of artistic
expression or with the established or contemplated arts programs in any community.

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