Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in California

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WE PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE HEALING EFFECT OF ART TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES; AND TO THE UNDERSERVED YOUTH AND SENIORS IN OUR COMMUNITY. OUR CLASSES ARE TAUGHT IN A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT BY PROFESSIONAL ART INSTRUCTORS WHO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO ENRICH THEIR LIVES THROUGH SCULPTING, POTTER'S WHEEL, HAND BUILDING, RAKU POTTERY, BISQUE WARE, PAINTING AND FUSED GLASS.

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A PRIVATE SCHOOL ENGAGED IN THE EDUCATION OF JAPANESE CURRICULUM, WHICH INCLUDES LANGUAGE, HISTORY, MATH, SCIENCE AND OTHER SUBJECTS. ALL SUBJECTS ARE TAUGHT IN JAPANESE LANGUAGE.

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HAILED AS A CREATIVE MUSIC LABORATORY, THE OJAI MUSIC FESTIVAL HAS NURTURED MANY OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ARTISTS AND COMPOSERS TO INTERNATIONAL PROMINENCE FOR OVER 70 YEARS.

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TO LEAD THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF MARKETERS AND CREATIVES IN THE MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY, BY CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE, DRIVING TALENT AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT, AND CONNECTING PEOPLE.PROMAXBDA IS A MEMBER ASSOCIATION REPRESENTING MORE THAN 10,000 COMPANIES AND INDIVIDUALS FROM MAJOR MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS, MARKETING AGENCIES, RESEARCH COMPANIES, STRATEGIC AND CREATIVE VENDORS AND TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS AROUND THE GLOBE. WITH COMPANIES AND INDIVIDUALS DRAWN FROM MORE THAN 70 COUNTRIES, PROMAXBDA IS A TRULY INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION UNITING THE INDIVIDUALS WHO WILL PIONEER TOMORROW'S ELECTRONIC AND BROADCAST MEDIA.

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INCONCERT SIERRA PRESENTS EXCEPTIONAL CLASSICAL AND CHORAL PERFORMANCES THAT INSPIRE AND ENHANCE THE CULTURAL LIFE IN NEVADA COUNTY - OFFERING A WARM AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR BOTH YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE, FIRST-RATE PROFESSIONAL THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS, FESTIVALS, SPECIAL EVENTS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR THE ENRICHMENT, ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATION OF THE REGION'S RESIDENTS AND VISITORS.

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OAKLAND SYMPHONY, YOUTH ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS BRING TOGETHER ORCHESTRAL MUSIC, CHORAL MUSIC, AND YOUTH EDUCATION TO STRENGTHEN THE OAKLAND/EAST BAY COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING QUALITY LIVE PERFORMANCES, MUSIC EDUCATION FOR LIFETIME ENRICHMENT OF (CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 LINE 1)

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THE OBJECTIVES OF THE SOCIETY SHALL BE TO COLLECT AND PRESERVE MANUSCRIPTS, TRADITIONS, RELICS, AND MEMENTOS OF BYGONE DAYS; TO PRESERVE AND RESTORE BUILDINGS CONNECTED WITH THE EARLY HISTORY OF OUR COUNTRY; TO EDUCATE OUR FELLOW CITIZENS AND OURSELVES ABOUT OUR COUNTRY'S HISTORY AND THUS DIFFUSE HELPFUL AND INTELLIGENT INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PAST; TO CREATE A POPULAR INTEREST IN OUR COLONIAL HISTORY; TO STIMULATE A SPIRIT OF TRUE PATRIOTISM.

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THE CORE VALUES OF LUNA DANCE INSTITUTE ARE TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO DANCE TO ALL CHILDREN COMMUNITY SERVICE WITH INTEGRITY AND CREATIVITY AS THE FOUNDATION FOR DANCE IN EDUCATION. THESE ARE THE DRIVING FORCES BEHIND LUNA'S UNIQUE PROGRAMMATIC AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES. LUNA'S PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMPONENT AND IT'S MODEL PROGRAMS WORK IN TANDEM TO BRING HIGH QUALITY STANDARD-BASED DANCE LEARNING TO ALL CHILDREN WHILE IMPROVING DANCE TEACHING PRACTICE AND ADVANCING THE FIELD OF DANCE EDUCATION.

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DEVELOP YOUTH THEATER AND MUSIC SKILLS WHILE EDUCATING K-8 STUDENTS

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WITH A FOCUS ON NUANCED LANGUAGE AND RELEVANT STORIES THAT PROVOKE QUESTIONS AND CONVERSATIONS, AURORA THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS A SEASON OF LIVE THEATRE IN ITS INTIMATE 150-SEAT SPACE IN DOWNTOWN BERKELEY, NURTURES BAY AREA ARTISTS AND ARTISANS, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

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The goal of this organization is to foster, nurture and sustain artistic excellence and create a climate in which the arts and humanities may flourish in a community.

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The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.

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THE MISSION OF THE MESA REFUGE IS TO PROVIDE TIME, SPACE AND SUPPORT FOR WRITERS AND OTHER CREATIVE PEOPLE TO ADDRESS THE PRESSING ISSUES OF OUR TIME, WITH A CONCENTRATION ON THE ENVIRONMENT, THE ECONOMY AND SOCIAL EQUITY.

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THE MUSEUM IS DEDICATED TO SHOWING THE EVOLUTION, INFLUENCE AND RELEVANCE OF HISTORIC INNOVATIONS TO THE TECHNOLOGIES AND SOCIETY OF THE PAST AND PRESENT. IT COLLECTS, PRESERVES AND DISPLAYS HISTORIC OBJECTS AND INVENTIONS THAT ILLUSTRATE THE EFFECTS AND INFLUENCE OF INNOVATION FROM 1750 TO 1950.

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MUSICIANS UNION LOCAL 6 IS A LABOR UNION REPRESENTING PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

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PRESERVATION AND OPERATION OF THE HISTORIC STATE THEATRE IN DOWNTOWN MODESTO, AND PROVIDING COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT, AS WELL AS CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND CIVIC EVENTS.

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CONTRIBUTE TO AND ASSIST IN THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION AND DEDVELOPMENT OF THE WAR MEMORIAL AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER BUILDINGS OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO.

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THE MISSION OF THE SAN JOSE INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART IS TO ENCOURAGE CREATIVITY BY PRESENTING AND INTERPRETING THOUGHT-PROVOKING CONTEMPORARY ART TO A DIVERSE AUDIENCE.

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The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research, exhibit and provide for the educational use of works of art, objects or artifacts that are related to the study of zoology, biology, botany, mineralogy, geology and other natural sciences; history; archeology; or science and technology.