§ 4-23-2-2 — Purposes and duties

The commission shall have the following
purposes and duties:
(1) to stimulate and encourage throughout the state the study and
presentation of the performing and fine arts and public interest
and participation in the performing and fine arts;
(2) to make such surveys as may be deemed advisable of public
and private institutions engaged within the state in artistic and
cultural activities, including but not limited to, music, theatre,
dance, painting, sculpture, architecture, and allied arts and crafts,
and to make recommendations, concerning appropriate methods
to encourage participation in and appreciation of the arts to meet
the legitimate needs and aspirations of persons in all parts of the
state;
(3) to take such steps as may be necessary and appropriate to
encourage public interest in the cultural heritage of our state and
to expand the state's cultural resources; and
(4) to encourage and assist freedom of artistic expression essential
for the well-being of the arts.
Formerly: Acts 1965, c.248, s.2; Acts 1967, c.274, s.2. As
amended by P.L.136-2018, SEC.9.