Colorado § 24-48.5-302 Council on creative industries - legislative declaration

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§ 24-48.5-302 — Council on creative industries - legislative declaration

Colorado § 24-48.5-302

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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-48.5-302 (2026).

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(1)The general assembly finds and declares:

(a)That encouragement and support of the arts and humanities, while primarily a matter for private and local initiative, is also an appropriate matter of concern to the state government;

(b)That many of our citizens lack the opportunity to view, enjoy, or participate in living theatrical performances, musical concerts, operas, dance and ballet recitals, art exhibits, examples of fine architecture, and the performing and visual arts generally;

(c)That, with increasing leisure time, the practice and enjoyment of the arts and humanities are of increasing importance;

(d)That many of our citizens possess talents of an artistic and creative nature that cannot be utilized to their fullest extent under existing conditions;

(e)That the

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The general assembly finds and declares:

(a) That encouragement and support of the arts and humanities, while
primarily a matter for private and local initiative, is also an appropriate matter of
concern to the state government;

(b) That many of our citizens lack the opportunity to view, enjoy, or
participate in living theatrical performances, musical concerts, operas, dance and
ballet recitals, art exhibits, examples of fine architecture, and the performing and
visual arts generally;

(c) That, with increasing leisure time, the practice and enjoyment of the arts
and humanities are of increasing importance;

(d) That many of our citizens possess talents of an artistic and creative
nature that cannot be utilized to their fullest extent under existing conditions;

(e) That the general welfare of the people of the state will be promoted by
giving further recognition to the arts and humanities as a vital part of our culture
and heritage and as an important means of expanding the scope of our community
life;

(f) That it is desirable to establish a council on creative industries and to
provide such recognition and assistance as will encourage and promote the state's
artistic and cultural progress;

(g) That it is the policy of the state to cooperate with private patrons, private
and public institutions, and professional and nonprofessional organizations
concerned with the arts and humanities to ensure that the role of the arts and
humanities in the life of our communities will continue to grow and to play an ever
more significant part in the welfare and educational experience of our citizens and
to establish the paramount position of this state in the nation and in the world as a
cultural center;

(h) That all activities undertaken by the state in carrying out the policy set
out in this section shall be directed toward encouraging and assisting, rather than in
any way limiting, the freedom of artistic expression that is essential for the well-being of the arts and humanities.