Established in 1967, the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA)
is charged by the state legislature to stimulate public interest and
participation
in the arts and to serve as the liaison to the state arts community.
As
set forth in the General Laws of Rhode Island, it is the responsibility
of the Arts Council to stimulate the growth of the state's arts and the
public's participation in them, survey and assess the needs of the arts
state-wide, and to make recommendations to the Governor and the General
Assembly, provide educational opportunities in the arts, actively support
and encourage the expansion of the state's cultural resources, promote
and protect freedom of artistic expression.
