### Question
How does the law define local arts agency?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 952*, **local arts agency** is defined as:

> a community organization, or an agency of local government, that primarily provides financial support, services, or other programs for a variety of artists and arts organizations, for the benefit of the community as a whole

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 952*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 26-SUPPORT AND SCHOLARSHIP IN HUMANITIES AND ARTS; MUSEUM SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER I-NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES**

