19-A:1 Declaration of Policy. – It is hereby found that many of our citizens lack the opportunity to view, enjoy or participate in living theatrical performances, musical concerts, operas, dance and ballet recitals, art exhibits, examples of fine architecture, and the performing and fine arts generally. It is hereby further found that, with increasing […]
19-A:10 Powers and Duties of Commissioner. – The commissioner shall have the following powers and duties relative to this subdivision: I. To adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, with the advice of the New Hampshire state council on the arts, relative to the selection and placement of art purchased through the state art fund […]
19-A:11 Repairs to Works of Art. – Except in the buildings or facilities covered under RSA 14:14-b, no conservation, restoration, repair, or removal of any work of art purchased under the provisions of this subdivision shall be undertaken without the approval of the commissioner, who shall seek the advice of the New Hampshire state […]
19-A:12 Placement of Other Works of Art. – Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to preclude the placement of works of art in state buildings or facilities other than those placed pursuant to this subdivision. Source. 1979, 437:2, eff. July 1, 1979.
19-A:13 Program Established; Matching Funds. – I. There is hereby established the New Hampshire arts development program to be administered by the New Hampshire council on the arts. The purpose of the program shall be to offer matching state funds for the planning, development, design and management of quality cultural facilities operated by New […]
19-A:14 Repealed by 2015, 122:2, eff. Nov. 1, 2016. –
[RSA 19-A:15 repealed by 2021, 91:445, effective June 30, 2023.] 19-A:15 Save Our Granite Stages Fund. – There is hereby established the save our granite stages fund, which shall be appropriated for fiscal year 2022 to the New Hampshire state council on the arts for the purpose of providing grants to both non-profit and […]
19-A:2 Council Created. – A state council, to be known as the New Hampshire state council on the arts, is hereby created and established. The council shall consist of 15 members, broadly representative of all fields of the performing and fine arts, to be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of […]
19-A:3 Terms of Office. – The term of office of each member shall be 5 years, provided, however, that of the members first appointed, 3 shall be appointed for terms of one year, 3 for terms of 2 years, 3 for terms of 3 years. The governor shall designate a chairman from the members […]
19-A:4 Compensation. – No member of the council shall receive any compensation for his services. Source. 1965, 194:1. 1985, 268:28, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
19-A:5 Duties. – The duties of the council shall be: I. To stimulate and encourage throughout the state the study and presentation of the performing and fine arts and public interest and participation therein. II. To make such surveys as may be deemed advisable of public and private institutions engaged within the state in […]
19-A:6 Repealed by 1985, 268:43, I, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. –
19-A:7 Reports. – The council shall make biennial reports to the governor and council. The council’s strategic plan and biennial report under this section shall address the activities related to the save our granite stages fund created under RSA 19-A:15. Source. 1965, 194:1. 1973, 140:36. 1985, 268:29, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. 2021, 91:442, eff. […]
19-A:8 Definitions. – As used in this subdivision: I. "Acquisition" means to obtain by commissioning an artist to create or by purchasing. II. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of natural and cultural resources. III. "Work of art" means any object of historical significance or work of visual art, including, but not limited to, a drawing, […]
19-A:9 Art Fund. – I. There is hereby established a non-lapsing art fund consisting of 1/2 of one percent of the first $15,000,000 of the bid contract price of each new building or major addition authorized by the capital budget to be paid from the general fund. As used in this section, "major addition" […]
