The Art Council's first newsletter was published on October 10, 1972, under the name CA '72. Later versions were called Perspective (1970s), Communique (circa 1992-1997) and Cross Currents (1997-2011). This collection does not contain a complete run of newsletters. Some additional newsletters can be found in the Arts Council vertical file.

The content of the newsletters varies throughout the years. They cover not only Arts Council news but also news and events for local arts organizations. Some of the issues contain lengthy, detailed articles while others are more brief.