Federal and state funds awarded as grants and scholarships for a variety of arts, cultural and educational projects and residencies in the state. Sponsors art and cultural programs and services which are available to community groups, institutions, schools, individuals, and organizations, as well as an arts newsletter. Program directories and rosters available to the general public.

Art programming in the performing, public, and visual arts on a year-round schedule; provides grants and technical assistance to area artists and arts organizations.