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ACT XIII OF 2018 ACT XIII OF 2018 BALOCHISTAN ARTS COUNCIL ACT, 2018 An Act to provide for the establishment of the Balochistan Arts Council to promote the Art and Craft of the people of Balochistan [Gazette of Balochistan Extraordinary, 19th June, 2018] No. PAB/Legis: V(24)/2018/1332, dated 19.6.2018.---The Balochistan Arts Council Bill (Bill No.24 of 2018) having been passed by the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan on 28th May, 2018 and assented to by the Governor Balochistan, on 13th June, 2018 is hereby published as an Act of the Balochistan Provincial Assembly. Preamble.---Whereas, it is expedient to provide for the establishment of the Balochistan Art Council for patronage, promotion and development of art and craft in Balochistan and matters connected or ancillary thereto; It is hereby enacted as follows:- 5. Functions of the Council.---The Council shall - (a) develop and maintain facilities for all forms of art including performing arts; (b) provide facilities for art education and organize workshops, seminars etc.; (c) undertake its own productions or solicit Government or markets support through sponsorship; (d) institute and confer or, as the case may be, award fellowships, scholarships, certificates, degrees, diplomas, medals, grants, prizes, gifts, aids, loans, advances and monetary or other benefits to individuals or groups engaged in the promotion, study or research of various art forms; (e) organize art or cultural fairs, festivals and other programmes, cultural events and exhibitions, etc., within country and abroad, on its own or in collaboration with local and foreign bodies; (f) print, publish, issue books, periodicals, audio, video documentaries, films and publications relating to art and culture; (g) document performers in various art forms and organizations engages in artistic activities; (h) establish museums of musical instruments, sculptures, Balochistan Archives, folk heritage, galleries, libraries including audio visual library; and (i) implement the provisions of the Dramatic Performances Act, 1876 (XIX of 1876), or any other law in force relating to dramatic performances and musical programmes.