The Illinois Arts Council was created by General Assembly in 1965 to survey and assess needs of arts throughout state; identify existing legislation, policies and programs which affect arts and evaluate their effectiveness; stimulate public understanding of importance of cultural institutions; promote encouraging atmosphere for creative artists in Illinois; encourage use of local resources to develop and support arts; and report to Governor and General Assembly biennially on its recommendations. It was authorized to accept federal and private funds to carry out its pruposes. It
From the description of Arts Council Foundation minutes, October 19, 1967-February 20, 1974. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37033149
