NRS233C.020. Legislative declaration.

  The Legislature hereby determines and declares that:

      1.  The giving of further recognition to the arts as a vital aspect of our culture and heritage is an essential means of expanding the educational programs and promoting the general welfare of the people of the State of Nevada.

      2.  The practice, enjoyment and impact of the arts are of increasing importance to the economic vitality of communities in this state.

      3.  Residents of this state desire increased opportunity to view, enjoy or participate in the performing literary, visual and folk arts.

      4.  To this end, it is the policy of the State of Nevada to join with institutions and professional organizations concerned with the arts to insure that the role of the arts in the life of the communities of the State will continue to grow and play an ever increasing part in the cultural development and educational experience of the residents of the State of Nevada.

      (Added to NRS by 1967, 1105; A 2003, 632)