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SEP 15 1957 BOOK 449 d. are an increasing factor, and that goes to the heart of what he wishes to speak to the Board about today. Mr. Macht explained that the Arts Council is incorporated under the laws of Florida, and it has been recognized by the 10 Department of State, Divisions of Cultural Affairs, as the arts organization for this county. They have been awarded a $5,000 grant this year, and with those monies and others they hope to raise, they would like to contract with a professional who will promote the activities of the various arts organizations and package them in 1-2-3 day tours appealing to groups such as travel agents with the idea of promoting tourism through the arts cultural events. Mr. Macht informed the Board that through the magnitude and quality of the Riverside Theatre productions, which are becoming professionalized, the exhibitions at the Center For the Arts (i.e., original Norman Rockwell art is to be displayed), this has assumed something of a regional importance. In addition, he believed that in 189, the Florida League of Arts have designated our county for a month long convocation of arts and artists, which will bring a great deal of money and interest to our town. This is what the Arts Council wishes to promote, and to help them with that effort, they would like the Commission to consider making available to the Arts Council $5,000 from the Tourist Tax to hire a professional to promote these activities. OMB Director Baird noted that our budget is already set up and advertised, and he believed it would be better if that request went through the Tourist Tax Board first. Commissioner Wheeler felt this most probably would be a legal use of those monies, but that must be determined. He agreed this is something that will benefit the whole county and stated that he would be glad to have the Tourist Tac Board consider this at a meeting early in October and make a recommendation. 12