Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in District of Columbia

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THE CULTURAL LANDSCAPE FOUNDATION (TCLF) CONNECTS PEOPLE TO PLACES. TCLF EDUCATES AND ENGAGES THE PUBLIC TO MAKE OUR SHARED LANDSCAPE HERITAGE MORE VISIBLE, IDENTIFY ITS VALUE, AND EMPOWER ITS STEWARDS. TCLF ACHIEVES THIS MISSION THROUGH THE ONGOING DEVELOPMENT OF ITS FOUR CORE PROGRAMS: WHAT'S OUT THERE, PIONEERS OF AMERICAN LANDSCAPE DESIGN, LANDSLIDE, AND THE CORNELIA HAHN OBERLANDER INTERNATIONAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PRIZE.

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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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ADVANCE THE SCHOLARLY STUDY OF HUMAN COMMUNICATION AND FACILITATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUCH STUDY AS TO BE OF MAXIMUM BENEFIT TO HUMANKIND.

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EQUIS INSTITUTE IS A HUB FOR LEADERS IN THE LATINO COMMUNITY WHO WANT TO FOSTER A BETTER CONNECTION BETWEEN LATINX COMMUNITIES AND THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS. TO CONVENE PARTNERS AROUND INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AND IDEAS AND PROVIDE CAPACITY BUILDING AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEADERS.

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NEW PLAY PRODUCTION, NEW PLAY DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/ACCESS.

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THE TRUST PROVIDES EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY THE NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO SYSTEM.

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DEEPENS UNDERSTANDING OF OUR CITY'S PAST TO CONNECT, EMPOWER, AND INSPIRE.

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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 MISSION OF THE EDUCATION WRITERS ASSOCIATION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY OF EDUCATION WRITERS AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION COVERAGE TO BETTER INFORM THE PUBLIC.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Arts, Culture, and Humanities major group area.

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GLOBAL TAIWAN INSTITUTES (GTI) MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TAIWAN AND OTHER COUNTRIES, ESPECIALLY THE UNITED STATES, THROUGH POLICY RESEARCH AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE BETTER PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING ABOUT TAIWAN AND ITS PEOPLE.

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TO INCREASE JOURNALISTS KNOWLEDGE OF COMPLEX ISSUES TO IMPROVE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING AND TO ENCOURAGE EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM THROUGH AWARDS AND PROGRAMS.

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The goal of this organization is to publish a variety of materials on diverse topics. Includes university presses.

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TO FOSTER DEEPER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION FOR THE IBEW HISTORY AND TO STIMULATE AND ENCOURAGE THE COLLECTION, PRESERVATION, AND INTERPREATION OF THE IBEW HISTORY.

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TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE HISPANIC ART AND CULTURE THROUGH THE PRESENTATION OF BILINGUAL THEATRE.

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The goal of this organization is to operate facilities including theaters for the performing arts.

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TO EDUCATE ALUMNI, TRUSTEES AND OTHERS ABOUT HIGHER EDUCATION.

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THE ASSOCIATION OF PERFORMING ARTS PROFESSIONALS DEVELOPS AND SUPPORT A ROBUST PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTING FIELD AND THE PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK IN IT.

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DANCE PLACE HAS SUCCESSFULLY RETURNED TO A ROBUST SCHEDULE OF EDUCATION PROGRAMMING, PERFORMANCES, AND RESIDENCIES, THE HIGHEST SINCE THE PANDEMIC. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PAST YEAR INCLUDE: DISTRIBUTING $97,380 IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OUR YOUTH AND ADULT PROGRAMS, SERVING OVER 11,000 PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, ACHIEVING SOLD-OUT STATUS FOR HALF OF THE SHOWS WE PRESENTED, PROVIDING RESIDENCIES TO 29 ARTISTS, AND WELCOMING 76 LOCAL YOUTH IN OUR 100% FREE SUMMER CAMP FOR 6 WEEKS (240 HOURS PER CHILD OF FREE HIGH-QUALITY ARTS EDUCATION). THE FOCUSED POPULATION FOR ALL OF OUR ENERGIZERS PROGRAMMING IS AFRICAN AMERICAN/BLACK AND BROWN YOUTH FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES FROM WARD 5. THESE ARE JUST A FEW ACCOMPLISHMENTS THAT SPEAK TO DANCE PLACE'S COMMITMENT TO THE DANCE COMMUNITY AND FAMILIES. A SPECIAL COMMENDATION GOES TO OUR STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS WHO WORK TO UPHOLD OUR MISSION OF INVESTING IN ARTISTS AND CENTERING ON THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN SYSTEMATICALLY EXCLUDED FROM THE DANCE FIELD.

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TO ENCOURAGE ASIAN AMERICANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS TO ENTER THE RANKS OF JOURNALISM, WORK FOR FAIR AND ACCURATE COVERAGE, INCREASE THE NUMBER OF JOURNALISTS AND NEWS MANAGERS IN THE INDUSTRY.