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Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in Connecticut

Connecticut is home to 1,908 Arts, Culture & Humanities nonprofit organizations.

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Discovery Museum Inc

Bridgeport, CT

Assets: $6m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

THE DISCOVERY MUSEUM STRIVES TO ENGAGE, EXCITE, AND EDUCATE YOUNG LEARNERS THROUGH EXPERIENCES AND PROGRAMS THAT INSPIRE WONDER AND IGNITE CREATIVITY AS THE FOUNDATION FOR A LIFETIME LOVE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) LEARNING.THE MUSEUMS CORE AUDIENCE IS YOUNG LEARNERS AGES 5-14 WHO CONNECT TO US WITH THEIR TEACHERS AND CLASSMATES DURING THE SCHOOL DAY OR BY THEMSELVES OR WITH THEIR FAMILIES, MENTORS, OR SOCIAL GROUPS AFTER SCHOOL, ON WEEKENDS, DURING SCHOOL VACATIONS OR IN THE SUMMER. WE PROVIDE A HARDY PORTFOLIO OF STEM LEARNING EXPERIENCES INCLUDING; UNMEDIATED GALLERY-BASED EXPLORATION OF STEM FOCUSED TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT EXHIBITS; OVER 80 UNIQUE ONSITE AND OFFSITE MEDIATED DEMONSTRATIONS AND LEARNING LABS; A CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER SPACE EXPLORATION SIMULATION; PLANETARIUM SHOWS; UNIQUE GRANT-FUNDED SCHOOL-MUSEUM SCIENCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS; AND AN ENGAGING 7-WEEK SUMMER STEM LEARNING PROGRAM.

American Mural Project Inc

Winsted, CT

Assets: $6m

Revenue: $729k

MISSION:

MUSEUM: CONSTRUCT AND EXHIBIT THREE DIMENSIONAL PAINTING CALLED THE AMERICAN MURAL PROJECT DEPICTING AMERICANS WORKING AT VARIOUS JOBS; A CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN INGENUITY, PRODUCTIVITY AND COMMITMENT TO WORK

Childrens Museum Inc

West Hartford, CT

Assets: $6m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY IN ENGAGING ITS VARIOUS STAKEHOLDERS IN ACTIVITIES THAT FOSTER LIFETIME LEARNING.

Hollister House Garden Inc

Washington, CT

Assets: $6m

Revenue: $337k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research and exhibit collections of objects that have significance in the natural sciences including botany, zoology, geology and physical and cultural anthropology.

Keeler Tavern Preservation Society Inc

Ridgefield, CT

Assets: $6m

Revenue: $602k

MISSION:

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

Theaterworks Inc

Hartford, CT

Assets: $6m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

OUR MISSION IS TO PRODUCE HIGH QUALITY, CONTEMPORARY THEATER THAT IS RELEVANT TO OUR AUDIENCE, ENGAGES A DIVERSE COMMUNITY, AND PROVIDES INSIGHT INTO THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE.

Torrington Historical Society Incorporated

Torrington, CT

Assets: $6m

Revenue: $506k

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE OF THE TORRINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS TO DISCOVER, PROCURE AND PRESERVE WHATEVER MAY RELATE TO CIVIL, MILITARY, LITERARY AND ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY IN GENERAL, AND ESPECIALLY WITH REFERENCE TO THE TOWN OF TORRINGTON, CONNECTICUT.

Moca Westport Inc

Westport, CT

Assets: $6m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

MOCA CT'S MISSION IS TO BUILD A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF, AND PASSION FOR, THE ARTS BY PRESENTING THOUGHT PROVOKING PROGRAMS AND RELEVANT ARTS EXPERIENCES.

Connecticut Humanities Council

Middletown, CT

Assets: $6m

Revenue: $24m

MISSION:

CONNECTICUT HUMANITIES ENCOURAGES CURIOSITY, UNDERSTANDING AND CRITICAL THINKING, PROVIDING LEADERSHIP THROUGH GRANTS, PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS.

Real Art Ways Inc

Hartford, CT

Assets: $6m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

REAL ART WAYS IS AN ALTERNATIVE MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTS ORGANIZATION THAT PRESENTS AND SUPPORTS CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS AND THEIR WORK, FACILITATES THE CREATION OF NEW WORK, AND CREATIVELY ENGAGES, BUILDS, AND INFORMS AUDIENCES AND COMMUNITIES.

Lebanon Historical Society Inc

Lebanon, CT

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $602k

MISSION:

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

Legacy Theatre

Branford, CT

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

THE LEGACY THEATRE IS A PROFESSIONAL THEATRE COMPANY THAT ENHANCES THE CONNECTICUT SHORELINE'S ECONOMY, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH LIVE THEATRE AND RELATED PROGRAMS. THE LEGACY STRIVES TO BE A PREMIERE ARTS HOUSE FOR LOCAL ARTISTS, PROFESSIONAL COMPANIES, AND TO ENSURE ONGOING SEASONS OF UPLIFTING, INSPIRING, AND CHALLENGING PROFESSIONAL THEATRE AND THEATRE TRAINING FOR ALL.

Salmon Brook Historical Society Incorporated

North Granby, CT

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $236k

MISSION:

THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL BUILDINGS AND RELATED ITEMS IN GRANBY, CT

Mather Homestead Foundation Inc

Darien, CT

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $333k

MISSION:

PRESERVATION OF THE MATHER HOMESTEAD AS A MUSEUM FOR THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC.

Ruth Lloyd Trust Uw Fbo Metro Museum Of Art

Greenwich, CT

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $465k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to support a single institution within the Arts, Culture & Humanities major group.

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Inc

New London, CT

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $767k

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE EASTERN CONNECTICUT SYMPHONY, INC. IS TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE AND CONNECT OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGH LIVE ORCHESTRAL MUSIC.

New Canaan Historical Society

New Canaan, CT

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

THE NEW CANAAN MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY TELLS THE STORY OF THE TOWN AND ITS GREATER COMMUNITY. THROUGH COLLECTIONS AND RESEARCH, PROGRAMS AND EVENTS, THE MUSEUM CELEBRATES HISTORY AND EXPLORES ITS IMPACT ON THE FUTURE.

New Haven Symphony Orchestra Inc

New Haven, CT

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

THE NHSO ENRICHES CONNECTICUT'S CULTURAL LANDSCAPE THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCES AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE TO RESIDENTS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE. INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING OFFERED STATEWIDE INSPIRES DEEPER AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT AND MEANINGFUL ARTISTIC AND EDUCATIONAL COLLABORATIONS WHICH INCREASE THE REACH AND IMPACT OF THE SYMPHONY. AUTHENTIC COMMITMENTS TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND ACCESS MOVE THE NHSO TO PROVIDE REPRESENTATION THAT REFLECTS THE RICHLY DIVERSE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE IN ALL AREAS OF SYMPHONY LEADERSHIP.

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center Inc

Old Saybrook, CT

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

THE KATHARINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER EXISTS TO PRESENT A DIVERSE REPERTOIRE OF CULTURAL AND PERFORMING ARTS, TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE ARTS, AND TO BE A LASTING LEGACY FOR AMERICA'S ICONIC ACTRESS.

Schloss Family Foundation Inc

Stamford, CT

Assets: $5m

Revenue: $-12k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide arts and humanities services or products not covered by other categories.