Florida Statutes Title XVIII. Public Lands and Property § 265.282. Legislative intent

The Legislature recognizes the vast cultural resources available in Florida for the development, promotion, and enjoyment of arts and culture.  It is the intent of the Legislature to provide state support for, and to gain national and international recognition of, the efforts, works, and performances of Florida artists, art agencies, museums, and nonprofit organizations.  Furthermore, the Legislature shall foster and ensure, through the state arts administrative agency programs authorized in this act, that arts and culture have a significant and positive effect on Florida residents.