18-5-7: Division; powers; duties.

The powers and duties of the arts division of the office of cultural affairs shall be:

A. to advise and assist public agencies in planning civic beautification;

B. to foster appreciation for the fine arts;

C. to make this state more appealing to the world;

D. to encourage the creative activity in the arts of residents of this state, and to attract to this state's residency additional outstanding creators in the field of fine arts through appropriate programs of publicity, education, coordination and direct activities such as sponsorship of performing and visual arts;

E. to accept on behalf of the state such donations of money, property or memorials as, in its discretion, are suitable and shall best further the aims of Sections 18-5-1 through 18-5-7 NMSA 1978. The division shall be empowered to accept any additional gifts, contributions or bequests from private persons, corporations, foundations or agencies or the federal government. Such money so gained may be reemployed as part of a revolving fund to be used to further the purpose of Sections 18-5-1 through 18-5-7 NMSA 1978;

F. to make, through its director, rules and regulations necessary to administer the division and as provided by law; and

G. to perform other duties as provided by law.