New York A07737 directs the council on the arts to establish criteria and guidelines for state designated arts and cultural districts.

New York A07737 amends the arts and cultural affairs law by adding a new section that defines "arts and cultural districts" as geographic areas with a concentration of arts or cultural facilities. The council on the arts, in cooperation with the department of economic development and other state agencies, will develop criteria and guidelines for these districts. These criteria will include factors such as attracting artists and cultural enterprises, encouraging job development, and enhancing local property values.

New York A07737 directs the council on the arts to establish criteria and guidelines for state designated arts and cultural districts.

New York A07737 amends the arts and cultural affairs law by adding a new section that defines "arts and cultural districts" as geographic areas with a concentration of arts or cultural facilities. The council on the arts, in cooperation with the department of economic development and other state agencies, will develop criteria and guidelines for these districts. These criteria will include factors such as attracting artists and cultural enterprises, encouraging job development, and enhancing local property values.