Okla. Stat. tit. 53, § 53-166: Powers and duties

The Oklahoma Arts Council shall be responsible for the

acquisition, exhibition, management and care of the State Art

Collection and is empowered and directed to exercise these powers

and duties:

(a) Consider the whole state of the arts, cultural activities

and cultural heritage of Oklahoma. The purview of the Council shall

not be limited but shall include music, theater, dance, opera,

graphic arts, plastic arts, architecture, poetry, plays or any other

art, regardless of period, school or type. Full attention shall

also be given to art, art museums, live performances or concerts,

art exhibits and other like endeavors.

(b) Survey the artistic and cultural activities and facilities

of the state, and the institutions, organizations or individuals

engaged in these undertakings.

(c) Study information collected and prepare proposals for the

study, practice and presentation of the arts.

(d) Foster conferences, institutes and exhibits on the arts and

hold or cooperate in such ventures.

(e) Report biennially to the Governor and Legislature on or

before January 31 of each odd-numbered year. Reports shall include

recommendations and suggestions for the expansion and improvement of

the arts and for wider opportunity of participation in these

activities by our citizens.

(f) Publish any reports, surveys, news bulletins or other

materials pertaining to its findings, recommendations and work.

(g) Perform or engage in all else necessary or desirable to give

full force and effect to the provisions of this act.