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KRS 153.210: Definitions for KRS 153.210 to 153.235.

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  1. KRS Chapter 153

As used in KRS 153.210 to 153.235:

(1) The term "the arts" means endeavors which involve the application of skills or

practice of esthetic principles or theories in the expression of beauty in form, color,

sound, speech, or movement with a desired end of creating objects of imagination

or taste for their own sake and without relation to the utility of the object produced.

If the above stated criteria are met, the term "the arts" may include, but is not

limited to, the following specific activities: music (all forms, and instrumental or

vocal), dance, drama, folk art, creative writing, painting, sculpture, photography,

graphic and craft arts, costume and fashion design, motion pictures, television,

radio, tape and sound recording, and the arts related to the presentation,

performance, execution, and exhibition of major art forms.

(2) The term "production" means plays (with or without music), ballet, dance and

choral performances, concerts, recitals, operas, exhibitions, readings, motion

pictures, television, radio, tape and sound recordings, an d any other activities

involving the execution or rendition of the arts in the Commonwealth, and meeting

the standards that may be approved by the council hereinafter established by KRS

153.210 to 153.235.

(3) The term "project" means any programs organized to carry out the purposes of KRS

153.210 to 153.235, including programs to foster Kentucky's artistic creativity, to

commission works of art with a pertinence to Kentucky, to create opportunities for

residents of the Commonwealth to develop artistic tale nts when carried on as a part

of a program otherwise included in this definition, and to develop and enhance

public knowledge and understanding in the Commonwealth of the arts. It also

includes, where appropriate, the rental, purchase, or other acquisition of real

property or any interest therein, and the rental, purchase, or other acquisition of

equipment, supplies, materials, and other personal property.

(4) The term "workshop" means a production, the primary purpose of which is to

encourage the artistic development of amateur, student, or other nonprofessional

participants who are residents of the Commonwealth.

(5) The term "group" may include any state or other public agency, and any nonprofit

society, institution, organization, association, museum, or e stablishment in

Kentucky, whether or not incorporated.

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