Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in California

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NATIVE DIRECTIONS INC PROVIDES SERVICES THROUGH SENSITIVITY AND DIVERSITY FOR POSITIVE LIFE CHANGES BY HEALING, EDUCATING AND EMPOWERING. WE STRIVE TO PROMOTE PRIDE, BALANCE AND INDEPENDENCE FOR THE NATIVE AMERICAN POPULATION.

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THE CALIFORNIA SYMPHONY ENDOWMENT FUND WAS CREATED TO ATTRACT ENDOWMENT FUNDS RESTRICTED BOTH IN PERPETUITY AND BY TIME/PURPOSE IN SUPPORT OF THE CALIFORNIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, INC., A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT CALIFORNIA CORPORATION.

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THE CREATION OF CONDITIONS FOR THE STUDY OF THE IDEAS AND TEACHINGS OF G.I. GURDJIEFF WITH THE AIM OF BRINGING THESE TEACHINGS TO LIFE IN THE EVERYDAY EXISTENCE OF PEOPLE

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SUPPORT THE LOS ANGELES OPERA THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM AND FUNDRAISING.

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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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SEE SCHEDULE O.CREATED AND SUPPORTED BY THE CALIFORNIA CABLE TELEVISION INDUSTRY TO COVER PROCEEDINGS OF THE CA STATE GOVERNMENT AS A MEANS OF BRINGING CIVIC UNDERSTANDING AND BALANCE TO STATE POLICY QUESTIONS IN A COMPLETELY UNEDITED, UNBIASED WAY.

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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 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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BELIEVING IN THE POWER OF THEATRE TO STARTLE THE SOUL, IGNITE DEBATE AND EMBRACE THE DIVERSITY OF THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH IT SERVES, CYGNET THEATRE COMPANY IS FEARLESSLY COMMITTED TO THE DISSECTION, EXAMINATION AND CELEBRATION OF THE HUMAN STORY THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF LIVE THEATRE.

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COLLECT, PRESERVE, EXHIBIT AND INTERPRET THE HISTORY OF THE LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT.

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THROUGH OUR 130-YEAR OLD LIBRARY & MUSEUM, WE VENERATED THOSE WHO SERVED IN AMERICA'S REVOLUTIONARY WAR, KEPT ALIVE PATRIOTIC TRADITIONS, OFFERED PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS TO FURTHER UNDERSTANDING OF OUR NATION'S FOUNDING, VIEWED BY CHILDREN, STUDENTS AND ADULTS, INDIVIDUALLY AND IN GROUPS.

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INSTRUCTION IN THE PERFORMING ARTS - DANCE AND THEATER

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THE PROMOTION OF THE PERFORMING ARTS, PARTICULARLY THEATRE. 9 PRODUCTIONS WERE OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC DURING THE YEAR.

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NON-PROFIT PEG MEDIA CENTER THAT MANAGES THE PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS TELEVISION CHANNELS IN VENTURA. CAPS PROVIDES EQUIPMENT, STUDIO AND EDITING FACILITIES AND TRAINING CLASSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE RESIDENTS OF VENTURA.

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TO PRESERVE THE HISTORICAL CONTENT OF THE NOVEL BY HELEN HUNT JACKSON, "RAMONA." TO PROMOTE TOURISM IN THE HEMET/SAN JACINTO VALLEY BY ANNUALLY STAGING THE OUTDOOR STAGE PLAY, "RAMONA." VARIOUS OTHER EVENTS ARE HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO MAINTAIN AND PRESERVE THE RAMONA BOWL AMPITHEATRE.

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TO TEACH THE HISTORY AND THE CULTURE OF THE ARMENIANS. TO ENCOURAGE THE SPORTMANSHIP AND ART IN THE YOUTH.

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FOUNDED IN 1883, THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (HSSC) IS THE OLDEST HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN CALIFORNIA. IT'S MISSION IS TO INTERPRET AND PROMOTE THE DIVERSE HISTORY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND THE WEST THROUGH EDUCATION AND PUBLICATIONS. HSSC REACHES OUT TO A DIVERSE CULTURAL COMMUNITY THROUGH CONFERENCES, LECTURES AND TOURS. THE SOCIETY ALSO FEATURES PUBLICATIONS IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA QUARTERLY JOURNAL AND A NEWSLETTER.

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PROVIDE A PLACE WHERE THE COMMUNITY CAN CONGREGATE ANDD SOCIALIZE AS WELL AS PLAN AND PROVIDE FUNDRAISING EVENTS TO BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY

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TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE TRADITIONAL JAZZ MUSIC PRIMARILY THROUGH ADULT AND YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS.

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THE FRESNO ARTS COUNCIL (FAC) IS A PRIVATE, 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED IN 1979 UNDER THE NAME OF THE ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS BY LOCAL ARTISTS, ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS WHO WISHED TO CREATE A VOICE FOR THE ARTS IN THE CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY. OUR MISSION IS TO ENRICH PEOPLES LIVES THROUGH THE ARTS. OUR PURPOSE IS TO FOSTER AN ARTS COMMUNITY THAT RECOGNIZES AND HONORS THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ITS CITIZENS TO THE ARTS; ADVOCATE CITY, COUNTY, STATE, AND NATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ON ISSUES OF CONCERN TO VALLEY ARTISTS; COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS, BUSINESSES, CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, AND OTHER ARTS ORGANIZATIONS TO BRING ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES TOGETHER. THE FRESNO ARTS COUNCIL SPONSORS, PROMOTES AND ENCOURAGES THE ARTS THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND COUNTY OF FRESNO AND ACTS AS AN UMBRELLA FOR ARTISTS AND ART ORGANIZATIONS FROM ALL CULTURES AND DISCIPLINES THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES.