§ 18-5-2. Definitions

As used in Chapter 18, Article 5 NMSA 1978: A. “ commission ” means the New Mexico arts commission; B. “ creative arts ” means the act of writing, composing or designating and executing literature, including poetry; drama; music, including opera and choral works; ballet and dance; painting; sculpturing; graphic arts; photography; crafts; architecture; and films and television; C. “ director ” means the executive head of the division; D. “ division ” means the arts division of the cultural affairs department; and E. “ interpretative arts ” means the act of interpreting the creative arts, including designing, publishing, printing and collecting of books; the producing, directing and performing of dramas; the performing of music and the producing, directing and performing of operas and choral works; the producing, directing and performing of ballet and dance; the conservation of architecture; and the producing, directing and performing of films and television.