Hearings on S. 741, a bill to provide for the establishment of a Federal Advisory Council on the Arts to assist in the growth and development of the fine arts in the U.S.; S. 785, a bill to establish a program of grants to states for the development of programs and projects in the arts, and for other purposes; and S. 1250, a bill to establish the Arts foundation. Hearings held in Washington, D.C., August 29, 30 and 31, 1962. Includes text of bills, testimony by government officials and arts leaders, supporting statements, related articles, letters and other documents supporting the

Hearing on H.R. 4172, H.R. 4174 and related bills to aid the aid the fine arts in the , held in Washington, D.C., May 15, 1961. Includes text of several House and Senate bills calling for the establishment of a Federal Advisory Council on the Arts; and supporting statements and documents from government officials and arts leaders.

We have the honor to submit the survey of the New York State cultural institutions are required by Chapter 313, Laws of 1960, and our recommendations for encouraging participation in and appreciation of the arts. Our survey covers the financial status of the professional, non-profit and hence tax-example institutions that deal with the performing arts, the visual arts, and history. The survey also lists the theatres and auditoriums outside of New York City which by their size and present condition, can house performances of opera, ballet, drama, and symphonic music.

This pamphlet is a history of the first ten years of the Arts Council of Great Britain.

A handbook prepared by the South Carolina Arts Alliance to prepare arts advocates for lobbying at the state level.