KRS 153.510: Designation of Kentucky state opera.

The Kentucky Opera Association of Louisville is hereby designated and declared to be

the state opera of Kentucky, with the right to adopt for itself or for any wholly owned

subsidiary the title "Kentucky State Opera." The state opera, so designated and de clared,

may create an educational department to increase knowledge and understanding of opera

among people throughout the Commonwealth, present public performances throughout

the Commonwealth, help in tourist promotion, be available to work with Kentucky

colleges and universities in conjunction with accredited programs, and expand its

activities through touring and other means to enhance the reputation of the

Commonwealth as a major area of arts activity in the United States and throughout the

world.