This bill appropriates $800,000 from the arts and cultural heritage fund for fiscal year 2026 to commemorate the life of Gordon Parks. The funds will be allocated to the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Humanities Center, which will collaborate with Soul Touch Productions to create an art installation and programming that honors Parks' significant contributions and legacy.

The legislation emphasizes the importance of celebrating cultural figures like Gordon Parks, who is renowned for his work as a photographer, filmmaker, and writer. By providing financial support for this initiative, the bill aims to enhance public appreciation of Parks' impact on the arts and culture.