The board shall advise and assist the city commission with respect to developing, coordinating and promoting the arts for the enjoyment, education, cultural enrichment and benefit of the residents of the Kingfisher area. In furtherance of these duties, the board shall attempt to accomplish the following:
A. Develop in cooperation with other city departments a long range master plan for the development of a thriving arts community in the Kingfisher area and the utilization of public facilities for art related activities. Such master plan shall be updated every two (2) years.
B. Initiate, sponsor, conduct or support, alone or in cooperation with other public or private agencies, public programs in the arts.
C. Serve as a clearinghouse for information about Kingfisher area artists, art programs, facilities, organizations and institutions and to actively encourage public awareness, utilization, and support of such resources.
D. Advise the city as to the adequacy of facilities and space for the presentation of cultural activities.
E. Review and advise on the aesthetic aspects of all works of art or designs or public monuments accepted or commissioned by the city.
F. Prepare and submit budgetary recommendations to the city manager for annual expenditures necessary for the continuation and development of public programs and facilities which further the arts.
G. Review funding requests and recommend to the city commission the allocation of monies to cultural and art organizations.
H. Seek out and encourage contributions and grants to the arts from private and public sources.
I. Initiate proposals for federal and state assistance to the arts and to review arts related proposals and programs originated by the city and approved by the city manager.
J. Keep abreast of what other communities are doing to further the arts and to adapt their accomplishments to the needs of the Kingfisher area. (Ord. 912, 4-9-2007)