Sec. 18. (a) Tangible property is exempt from property taxation if it is owned by an Indiana not-for-profit corporation which is organized and operated for the primary purpose of coordinating, promoting, encouraging, housing, or providing financial support to activities in the field of fine arts.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 6-1.1-10-18

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
     (b) For purposes of this section, the field of fine arts includes, but is not limited to, the following art forms:

     (1) classical, semi-classical, or modern instrumental and vocal music;

     (2) classical dance, including ballet, modern adaptations of formal dance, and ethnic dance;

     (3) painting, drawing, and the graphic arts;

     (4) sculpture;

     (5) architecture;

     (6) drama and musical theater.

[Pre-1975 Property Tax Recodification Citation: 6-1-1-2(25).]

Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.47, SEC.1.