Definitions

1. Law
2. Arkansas Code
3. Libraries, Archives, and Cultural Resources
4. Arkansas Arts Council
5. Arkansas State Arts Act of 1971
6. Definitions

As used in this subchapter:

1. (1) “Agency” means the Arkansas Arts Council established in this subchapter. The agency shall include the advisory council and the position of executive director as established in this subchapter;

2. (2) “Arts” includes, but is not limited to:

   1. (A) Instrumental and vocal music;

   2. (B) Dance;

   3. (C) Drama;

   4. (D) Painting;

   5. (E) Sculpture;

   6. (F) Creative writing;

   7. (G) Architectural and allied fields;

   8. (H) Graphics;

   9. (I) Folk art;

   10. (J) Porcelain art;

   11. (K) China painting;

   12. (L) Craft art;

   13. (M) Industrial design;

   14. (N) Costume and fashion design;

   15. (O) Motion pictures;

   16. (P) Television;

   17. (Q) Radio;

   18. (R) Tape and sound recordings; and

   19. (S) The arts related to the presentation, performance, execution, and exhibition of such major art forms;

3. (3) “Group” includes any state or other public agency and any nonprofit society, institution, organization, association, museum, or establishment in Arkansas, whether or not incorporated;

4. (4) “Office” means the Arkansas Arts Council established in this subchapter. The office shall include the advisory council and the position of executive director as established in this subchapter;

5. (5) “Production” means:

   1. (A) A play, with or without music;

   2. (B) A ballet;

   3. (C) A dance or choral performance;

   4. (D) A concert;

   5. (E) A recital;

   6. (F) An opera;

   7. (G) An exhibition;

   8. (H) A reading;

   9. (I) A motion picture;

   10. (J) Television;

   11. (K) Radio;

   12. (L) A tape or sound recording; and

   13. (M) Any other activity involving the execution or rendition of the arts and meeting any standards approved by the agency; and

6. (6) “Project” means:

   1. (A) A program organized to carry out the purposes of this subchapter, including a program:

      1. (i) To foster artistic creativity;

      2. (ii) To commission works of art;

      3. (iii) To create opportunities for individuals to develop artistic talents when carried on as a part of a program otherwise included in this definition; and

      4. (iv) To develop and enhance public knowledge and understanding of the arts and humanities; and

   2. (B) “Project” also includes, when appropriate:

      1. (i) The rental, purchase, renovation, or construction of a facility;

      2. (ii) The purchase or rental of land; and

      3. (iii) The acquisition of equipment, supplies, materials, and other personal property.

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