(a) The Council may: (1) conduct a 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 on its own or with arts organizations; (4) encourage and assist in the formation and activities of community arts councils; (5) provide technical and consultative assistance to arts organizations throughout the State; (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) 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 by students throughout the State; (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) make recommendations to the Board of Public Works concerning appropriate aesthetic decorations, nd program exchange with other states, and implement the programs the Council considers advisable; (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) conduct other programs consistent with this subtitle. (b) The Council: (1) shall publish an annual report; and (2) may publish other material.
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