§4–510.

    (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, 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.