§ 13-15-204. Biennial report
(a) The Arkansas Delta Music Commission shall submit a report by December 31 of each even-numbered year to the: (1) Governor; (2) Chair of the Senate Committee on Revenue and Taxation; (3) Chair of the House Committee on Revenue and Taxation; (4) Chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Economic Development; and (5) […]
§ 13-15-301. Creation
(a) The Arkansas Delta Music Commission shall establish and administer the Arkansas Delta Music Trail Program to: (1) Create a tourism program based on art projects that focus on highlighting music stories and related dynamics on the designated music highways; (2) Provide tax incentives to eligible persons for the creation and installation of an art […]
§ 13-15-302. Income tax credit for approved art project
(a) There is allowed an income tax credit against the income tax imposed by the Income Tax Act of 1929, § 26-51-101 et seq., in an amount equal to the lesser of one hundred percent (100%) of the total qualified expenses stated in a certificate of completion issued by the Arkansas Delta Music Commission under […]
§ 13-15-303. Application for approval of qualified expenses — Certificate of completion
(a) A person may apply to the Arkansas Delta Music Commission for approval of qualified expenses for the purpose of claiming the income tax credit allowed under § 13-15-302. (b) An application for approval of qualified expenses shall: (1) Be for an art project that will: (A) Stimulate regional tourism; (B) Enhance local community development […]
§ 13-15-304. Highway signage
(a) The Arkansas Department of Transportation shall erect appropriate signs along each of the designated music highways, including without limitation a sign at or near each of the art projects that has been issued a certificate of completion under § 13-15-303. (b) If the Arkansas Department of Transportation does not have the funds available to […]
§ 13-8-102. Definitions
As used in this subchapter: (1) “Agency” means the Arkansas Arts Council established in this subchapter. The agency shall include the advisory council and the position of executive director as established in this subchapter; (2) “Arts” includes, but is not limited to: (A) Instrumental and vocal music; (B) Dance; (C) Drama; (D) Painting; (E) Sculpture; […]
§ 13-8-103. Establishment and composition
(a) There is established the Arkansas Arts Council under the laws of the State of Arkansas and under the jurisdiction and supervision of the Division of Arkansas Heritage. (b) (1) The Arkansas Arts Council shall consist of an advisory council and a director. (2) The Advisory Council of the Arkansas Arts Council shall develop and […]
§ 13-8-104. Advisory council — Members
(a) (1) The Advisory Council of the Arkansas Arts Council shall consist of seventeen (17) members appointed by the Governor and selected by reason of their widely recognized knowledge and interest in the arts. (2) Two (2) members shall be selected from each of the eight (8) planning and development districts of the State of […]
§ 13-8-105. Director
(a) The Director of the Arkansas Arts Council shall: (1) Be the ex officio secretary of the Advisory Council of the Arkansas Arts Council but shall have no vote on matters coming before the Arkansas Arts Council; (2) Shall be an employee of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism; and (3) Shall be employed […]
§ 13-8-106. Powers and duties
(a) (1) The Arkansas Arts Council shall be the official agency of the State of Arkansas for the development and coordination of a comprehensive statewide program for the arts. (2) In general, but not by way of limitation, the Advisory Council of the Arkansas Arts Council shall have and exercise the following powers and duties: […]