(a) The Governor may confer by proclamation the honorary title of "Artist Laureate of the State of Arkansas" in recognition of outstanding accomplishments and contributions in art by a person who is a resident of the State of Arkansas.
(b) (1) The person designated or appointed by the Governor as Artist Laureate of the State of Arkansas shall be a visual, performing, or literary artist who was nominated by one (1) or more Arkansans.
(2) The Governor may consult with educational institutions, state agencies, and members of the public to facilitate the selection process.
(c) The Artist Laureate of the State of Arkansas shall serve a term of four (4) years or until a successor has been appointed for this honorary designation.
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