Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in Connecticut

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

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TO ADVANCE THE CAUSE OF REPRESENTATIONAL FINE ARTS BY OWNING, MAINTAINING,PRESERVING AN HISTORIC BUILDING AND GALLERY IN OLD LYME CT, HOLDING ART EXHIBITS AND CONDUCTING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND GENERAL PUBLIC.

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TO PRESENT LOCAL HISTORY PROGRAMS, OPERATE AND STAFF A LOCAL HISTORY MUSEUM AND LIBRARY, AND PUBLISH LOCAL HISTORY LITERATURE.

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OUR MISSION IS TO: A) CREATE, PERFORM, AND PRESERVE DANCES APPLYING THE COLLABORATIVE CREATIVE METHODS OF PILOBOLUS DANCE THEATER; B) BROADEN THE DEFINITION OF DANCE FOR NEW AUDIENCES THROUGH PROJECTS OF ALL SCALES IN LIVE, FILM AND DIGITAL MEDIA CHARACTERIZED BY THE QUALITIES OF OUR NAMESAKE FUNGUS - ADVENTUROUS, ADAPTIVE, ATHLETIC, SURPRISING AND REVEALING OF BEAUTY IN UNEXPECTED PLACES; AND C) TEACH DANCERS, NON-DANCERS AND ORGANIZATIONS HOW TO HARNESS THE CREATIVE POTENTIAL OF GROUPS USING PILOBOLUS' METHODS.

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THE BROOKFIELD CRAFT CENTER MISSION IS TO PRESERVE THE SKILLS OF CONTEMPORARY AND TRADITIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP AND PROMOTE CREATIVITY AND PERSONAL GROWTH THROUGH TEACHING. BCC WILL PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS REGIONALLY AND NATIONALLY THROUGH EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN OUR STUDIOS PROVIDE INCOME OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS THROUGH SALES IN OUR GALLERY SHOP AND CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH EXHIBITIONS LECTURES AND STUDIO TIME.

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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 interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.

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TO CULTIVATE, PROMOTE AND DEVELOP UNDERSTANDING OF AND PUBLIC INTEREST IN THEATRE, DANCE, MUSIC AND THE PERFORMING ARTS AND TO PRODUCE AND PRESENT PUBLIC PERFORMANCES IN EACH OF THE ABOVE FIELDS

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THIS MUSEUM PRESENTS A GRAPHIC DOCUMENTARY HISTORY OF NEW HAVEN, FROM ITS SETTLEMENT IN 1638 TO THE PRESENT DAY, WITH ARTIFACTS AND RELICS FROM THE PAST THROUGH THE PRESENT.

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THE ART CENTER STRIVES, THROUGH FINE ARTS, TO CREATE A UNIQUE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, AND EXPERIERIENCES CAN FEEL FREE TO IMAGINE, CREATE, EXHIBIT AND WELCOME THE ARTS INTO THEIR LIVES. THE ART CENTER WILL PROVIDE A PROFESSIONAL WORK ENVIRONMENT THAT IS CHELLENGING, REWARDING, CREATIVE, AND RESPECTFUL OF IDEAS AND INDIVIDUALS. OUR GOAL IS TO GATHER ALL PRESENT CULTURAL ACTVITIES AND ART ORGANIZATIONS UNDER ONE ROOF TO SHARE THEIR TALENTS AND GIVE OUR COMMUNITY THE OPPORUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ARTS.

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NUTMEG PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION, INC. (NUTMEG TV) OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY AS AN EDUCATIONAL, NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION TO PROVIDE QUALITY AND INNOVATIVE PUBLIC ACCESS, COMMUNITY, EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENT TELEVISION PROGRAMMING TO THE EIGHT TOWNS OF AVON, BERLIN, BRISTOL, BURLINGTON, CANTON, FARMINGTON, NEW BRITAIN, AND PLAINVILLE.

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THE CONNECTICUT ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION, INC. (CAF) IS COMMITTED TO ENHANCING AND PROMOTING THE QUALITY OF THE STATE'S BUILT ENVIRONMENT. THE FOUNDATION ENCOURAGES PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN THE DESIGN AND BUILDING PROCESSES WHICH CREATE OUR PHYSICAL SURROUNDINGS. IT ALSO SUPPORTS THE PROFESSION OF ARCHITECTURE AND ALLIED ARTS AND SERVICES.

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THE JAMES MERRILL HOUSE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3). THE CORPORATION WAS FORMED TO RAISE AND RECEIVE MONEY TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND, AS APPROPRIATE, EXPEND FUNDS FROM AN ENDOWMENT TO FURTHER THE LEGACY OF JAMES MERRILL, ONE OF AMERICA'S GREAT POETS, TO PRESERVE THE NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK THAT WAS MERRILL'S RESIDENCE AT 107 WATER STREET, STONINGTON, CONNECTICUT AND ITS CONTENTS (THE "JAMES MERRILL HOUSE") AND TO CREATE AND PROMOTE PROGRAMS RELATED TO JAMES MERRILL AND/OR TO THE JAMES MERRILL HOUSE.

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TO PROVIDE A VIBRANT LEARNING CENTER TO HELP PEOPLE CONNECT WITH THE LAND AND LEARN FROM IT.

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THE SOUTHPORT CONSERVANCY IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND RESTORING UNIQUE AND HISTORICAL BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY OF THE SOUTHPORT COMMUNITY THAT MIGHT BE OTHERWISE LOST FOREVER. FORM 990 PART III, 4A-4C PROVIDES DETAIL AS TO HOW THE CONSERVANCY ACHIEVES ITS MISSION.

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TO BRING TOGETHER PEOPLE INTERESTED IN THE TOWN'S HISTORY, TO COLLECT AND PRESERVE OBJECTS WHICH HELP TO ESTABLISH OR ILLUSTRATE ITS HISTORY, TO ACQUIRE AND MANAGE ANY PROPERTY AVAILABLE TO THE SOCIETY, TO INTEREST YOUNG PEOPLE IN THEIR TOWN'S HERITAGE, TO PUBLISH HISTORICAL INFORMATION , AND TO MAINTAIN A LIBRARY OF HISTORICAL MATERIALS.

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TO PROVIDE AUDIO ACCESS TO NEWS AND OTHER INFORATION PUBLISHED IN NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES, CLASSROOM MATERIALS, OR DISPLAYED IN PUBLIC SPACES FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR PRINT HANDICAPPED/PRINT CHALLENGED, INCLUDING THOSE UNABLE TO READ DUE TO PHYSICAL, LEARNING, INTELLECTUAL OR EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES.

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TO ADVANCE THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE BROADCAST INDUSTRY IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT.

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The goal of this organization is to provide informal arts educational programming and/or instruction but do not grant diplomas or degrees; or which offer services regarding the arts to educational institutions or to public entities involved in education.

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TO PROVIDE A PERFORMANCE CENTER FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND COMMUNITY.