Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in California

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TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE CURIOSITY AND CREATIVITY FLOURISH, WHILE BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS LEARN TOGETHER THROUGH EXPERIENCE.

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PROVIDES FOR UPKEEP AND OPERATION OF HISTORICAL MUSEUM AND FACILITIES FOR INFORMATION ON LOCAL HISTORY OF NEVADA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.

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TO PROVIDE A PLACE DEDICATED TO PROMOTING EMPLOYMENT, PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND IMPROVING THE IMAGE OF LATINOS (AND ALL UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES) IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY.

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SJW INSPIRES INDIVIDUAL CREATIVE GROWTH AND FULFILLMENT THROUGH IMMERSION IN THE LIVING TRADITION OF JAZZ, SUPPORTED BY A TIME-PROVEN APPROACH TO JAZZ EDUCATION EMPHASIZING INTERACTION AMONG A DIVERSE, MULTI-GENERATIONAL COMMUNITY.

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TO ASSEMBLE STORE & DISSEMENATE FOR EDUCATION PURPOSES,NARRATIVES AND MATERIALS CONCERNING CIVIL RIGHTS EVENTS IN RIVERSIDE CALIFORNIA AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

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TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTION OF THE BRAZILIAN ART FORM OF CAPOEIRA. CAPOEIRA ARTS FOUNDATION PRESENT ARTISTIC, SOCIAL, AND CULTURAL EVENTS THAT AIM TO STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY.

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THE PRIMARY MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO NETWORK AND ADVOCATE FRO MINORITY CONTRACTORS IN OBTAINING PARTICIPATION IN MAJOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AND PROVIDE OJT OPPORTUNITIES TO INDIVIDUALS IN LOW INCOME AREAS OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO

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OUR MISSION IS TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO DISCOVER AND AMPLIFY THEIR TALENTS, REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL, AND IMPACT THE WORLD THROUGH THE ARTS.

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The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research and exhibit collections of objects including documents, tools, implements and furnishings that have significance in helping to interpret or understand the past.

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TO PROVIDE AN ENRICHING MUSEUM EXPERIENCE BASED ON MARITIME HISTORY RANGING FROM ANCIENT MARINERS TO THE MODERN MARINE ERA, AND TO ENHANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF OUR RICH INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL SEAFARING HERITAGE WITH A FOCUS ON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

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PRESENTS THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES AND PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY.

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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.

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TO ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE, INSPIRE AND PROVOKE THOUGHTFUL DIALOGUE THROUGH LIVE THEATRE. THE ORGANIZATION TYPICALLY PRESENTS FIVE THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS EACH SEASON AND RUNS SEVERAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

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PRESERVE AND DISPLAY MOTORSPORTS HISTORY AND ITEMS; EDUCATE THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE SAME.

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The goal of this organization is to promote artistic expression within a particular ethnic community; work for the preservation and promotion of the traditions, values and lifestyles of different cultural groups; organize activities and events which promote cultural exchange locally or nationally; and encourage understanding and respect for different cultural heritages among the youthful members of the group as well as the mainstream population.

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THE LULA WASHINGTON CONTEMPORARY DANCE FOUNDATION IS A 501(C) 3 TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 1980 BY LULA AND ERWIN WASHINGTON TO PROVIDE A CREATIVE OUTLET FOR MINORITY DANCE ARTISTS IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES. THE CREATIVE MISSION IS TO BUILD A PROFESSIONAL INNER-CITY BASED MODERN DANCE COMPANY THAT TOURS WORLD-WIDE WITH INNOVATIVE DANCE WORKS ROOTED IN AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY, CULTURE, AND VALUES. OUR EDUCATION MISSION IS TO CREATE A SCHOOL IN THE INNER CITY WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE CAN LEARN THE ART OF DANCE, LAUNCH CAREERS IN DANCE, AND WHERE DANCE IS USED TO MOTIVATE, EDUCATE, INSPIRE, CHALLENGE, AND ENRICH YOUNG LIVES SO THEY CAN GROW TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL, PRODUCTIVE, AND COMPETITIVE ADULTS.

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BOLINAS MUSEUM IS AN EDUCATIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION PROVIDING PRESERVATION AND EXHIBITION OF THE HISTORY AND ART OF BOLINAS CALIFORNIA AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.

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The goal of this organization is to interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.

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The goal of this organization is to produce films, videos and holographic images for a variety of educational, documentary and cultural purposes, and/or promote public appreciation of film and video. Also included are organizations that encourage new, foreign and independent filmmakers through the organization and presentation of film expositions and festivals or which show old or difficult to obtain films in noncommercial facilities.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO STAGE MUSICAL SHOWS FOR THE BENEFIT OF DISABLED CHILDREN AND SENIOR CITIZENS.