(a) The purpose of the Commission is to foster and encourage the development of the arts in this community and the preservation of the community's cultural heritage.
(b) The duties and objectives of the Commission shall include the following:
(1) To preserve the art resources of the community and to share them with an ever-expanding number of people.
(2) To develop awareness and appreciation of the arts in persons of all ages.
(3) To encourage and support emerging art organizations which give promise of fulfilling the needs of residents of this community for exposure to and participation in cultural arts activities.
(4) To provide ways and means for the arts to serve the residents of the community while they, in turn, advance the arts, including the presentation of cultural arts events and excursions.
(5) To encourage the improvement of man-made environment.
(6) To support "grass root" and innovative programs which are, as yet unrelated to established arts organizations.
(7) To act as a catalyst in the field of cultural arts by raising performance standards, promoting better arts management and building larger, more perceptive audiences.
(8) To provide an atmosphere where artist and audience can work together to preserve the citizens' cultural heritage while discovering their artistic potential.
(9) In carrying out its stated objectives, the Commission shall not be restricted to the geographical limits of this City, but may cooperate with other groups serving the Mid-Ohio area in any aspect of the cultural arts which is approved by the Commission.
(Ord. 89-103. Passed 12-12-89.)