Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in District of Columbia

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"INCREASE AND DIFFUSION OF KNOWLEDGE" IS THE MISSION SET FORTH BY JAMES SMITHSON.

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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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THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (KENNEDY CENTER) SERVES AS BOTH A PRESIDENTIAL MEMORIAL AND THE NATION'S CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS.

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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 goal of this organization is to engage in radio productions and broadcast, including public radio stations and radio stations that offer programming that is designed for community residents who are blind or visually impaired (radio reading services).

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

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HILLWOOD ESTATE, MUSEUM & GARDEN'S (HILLWOOD) MISSION IS TO SHARE THE RENOWNED ART COLLECTIONS, EXCEPTIONAL GARDENS AND RELATED PUBLIC AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WITH A WIDE AND DIVERSE AUDIENCE. SINCE ITS OPENING, HILLWOOD HAS SERVED HUNDREDS-OF-THOUSANDS OF VISITORS, INCLUDING LOCAL AND VISITING MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC, FAMILIES (TRADITIONAL AND NON-TRADITIONAL), CURATORS AND SCHOLARS, AND PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.

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The goal of this organization is to maintain involvment in publishing, productions or programming utilizing any of a variety of media or in educational programs related to the media.

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The goal of this organization is to maintain involvment in publishing, productions or programming utilizing any of a variety of media or in educational programs related to the media.

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RFE/RL PROMOTES DEMOCRATIC VALUES BY REPORTING THE NEWS IN COUNTRIES LACKING A FREE PRESS.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD TRUST IS TO INSPIRE APPRECIATION OF AMERICA, ITS HISTORY, AND ITS PROMISE OF LIBERTY THROUGH AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE WARS FOUGHT ON ITS SOIL, AND OF THE SACRIFICES OF EARLIER GENERATIONS OF AMERICANS. THE AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD TRUST TELLS OUR EXTRAORDINARY NATIONAL STORY THROUGH THE CONFLICTS OF THE FIRST CENTURY OF THE UNITED STATES. WE PRESENT THIS HISTORY AS ACCURATELY AND COMPLETELY AS POSSIBLE, WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON SOLDIERS ENGAGED ON THE BATTLEFIELD. OUR VISION IS THAT A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THESE NOTABLE CONFLICTS WILL INSPIRE ALL AMERICANS TO APPRECIATE MORE FULLY THEIR HISTORY, ON THE GROUND WHERE IT ACTUALLY HAPPENED, AND WHY IT MATTERS TODAY.

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PROMOTE HISTORIC PRESERVATION, EDUCATION, AND PATRIOTISM.

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NAB ADVANCES THE INTERESTS OF TELEVISION AND RADIO BROADCASTERS; IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF BROADCASTING; AND ENCOURAGES TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION AND PUBLIC SERVICE.

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THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) IS A NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. ITS MISSION IS TO UNITE ARCHITECTS IN FELLOWSHIP; PROMOTE THE AESTHETIC, SCIENTIFIC, AND PRACTICAL EFFICIENCY OF THE PROFESSION; ADVANCE THE SCIENCE AND ART OF PLANNING AND BUILDING; COORDINATE THE BUILDING INDUSTRY AND THE PROFESSION OF ARCHITECTURE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE; AND TO MAKE THE PROFESSION OF EVER-INCREASING SERVICE TO SOCIETY.

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ARENA STAGE IS A CENTER FOR THE PRODUCTION,PRESENTATION,DEVELOPMENT & STUDY OF THE AMERICAN THEATER.

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The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve and exhibit collections of objects including fine art, decorative art, folk/ethnic art and textiles that are collected primarily for their aesthetic qualities and their importance as representatives of a particular artistic tradition or style.

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THE INTERNATIONAL SPY MUSEUM CREATES COMPELLING EXHIBITIONS AND OTHER LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT SHED LIGHT ON THE SHADOW WORLD OF ESPIONAGE AND INTELLIGENCE, EDUCATING AND CHALLENGING EACH OF US TO ENGAGE CRITICALLY WITH THE COMPLEX WORLD AROUND US.

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THE PHILLIPS COLLECTION IS THE OLDEST MUSEUM OF MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART IN THE U.S.

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The goal of this organization is to maintain involvment in publishing, productions or programming utilizing any of a variety of media or in educational programs related to the media.

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SEE SCHEDULE O.THE MISSION OF AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS (AFTA) IS TO SERVE, ADVANCE, AND LEAD THE NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS WHO CULTIVATE, PROMOTE, SUSTAIN, AND SUPPORT THE ARTS IN AMERICA.