§ 15399h — Grants to nonprofit art corporations

(a) Authorization.--The county commissioners may make grants annually, not exceeding an amount equal to one mill of the real estate tax to nonprofit art corporations for artistic and cultural activities.

(b) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Artistic and cultural activities."The term includes the display or production of theater, music, dance, painting, architecture, sculpture, arts and crafts, photography, film, graphic arts and design and creative writing.

"Nonprofit art corporation."A local arts council, commission or coordinating agency or any other nonprofit corporation engaged in the production or display of works of art, including the visual, written or performing arts.