N.Y. Arts and Cultural Affairs Law § 8.05: Objectives

§ 8.05. Objectives. The New York state writers' institute shall:

1. Establish an arts and cultural program for the study of creative

writing in the context of literary criticism, the humanities and other

creative arts;

2. Hire such writers, artists and other personnel as may be necessary

for programs, courses, workshops, lectures and readings to encourage the

development of writing skills in all phases and genres of writing

including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, journalism, playwriting and

screenwriting;

3. Offer such scholarships, grants and awards in writing as may help

develop the talent of writers and the craft of writing;

4. Offer programs for teachers and high school students in New York

that will serve to train them in the craft of writing and demonstrate it

as a complement to other areas of education;

5. Authorize the trustees of the state university to accept, on behalf

of the institute, gifts, contributions and bequests of unrestricted

funds from individuals, foundations, corporations and other

organizations or institutions for the purpose of furthering the

institute's objectives;

6. Offer at least one lecture annually by a distinguished writer on an

aspect of the creative imagination which will further the objectives of

the institute's programs and which will enrich the community's exposure

to the arts;

7. Establish and maintain such publications, records and documents as

may help arts audiences for the future and stimulate and aid the craft

of writing;

8. Foster cooperation among programs for writers in New York,

including workshops that will serve to enhance continued development in

the craft of writing and to increase opportunities for writers in New

York state; and

9. Develop other programs that will enhance the craft of writing and

opportunities for writers.