Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in Iowa

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THROUGH ITS COLLECTIONS, EXHIBITIONS, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, THE DES MOINES ART CENTER PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL ART EXPERIENCES. SEE SCHEDULE O.

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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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PROVIDE & PRESERVE FAMILY FUN IN THE IOWA GREAT LAKES AREA THROUGH THE OPERATION OF ITS HISTORICAL AMUSEMENT PARK, EXCURSION BOAT, AND MARITIME MUSEUM.

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TO INSPIRE SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION THROUGH INTERACTIVE EDUCATION, EXHIBTS, AND PROGRAMS.

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TO INTERPRET AND PROTECT THE LIFE, HISTORY AND CULTURE OF OUR REGION AND RIVERS.

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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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WE INSPIRE PEOPLE FROM EVERY BACKGROUND TO CONNECT TO CZECH & SLOVAK HISTORY & CULTURE.

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BUILDING COMMUNITY AND CREATING EXPERIENCES INSPIRED BY NORWEGIAN-AMERICAN STORIES AND FOLK ART. THE MUSEUM IS A NATIONAL TREASURE THAT EXPLORES THE DIVERSITY OF AMERICAN IMMIGRATION THROUGH THE LENS OF NORWEGIAN-AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, SHOWCASES THE BEST IN HISTORIC AND CONTEMPORARY NORWEGIAN FOLK AND FINE ARTS, AND PRESERVES LIVING TRADITIONS THROUGH CLASSES IN NORWEGIAN CULTURE AND FOLK ART, INCLUDING ROSEMALING (DECORATIVE PAINTING), WOODWORKING, KNIFEMAKING, METALWORKING, TRADITIONAL FOOD WAYS, AND TEXTILE ARTS.

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THE IOWA PBS FOUNDATION EXISTS TO FOSTER GIVING TO IOWA PBS.

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THE FOUNDATION OWNS AND MAINTAINS AN ARTS CENTER FACILITY IN DAVENPORT, IOWA.

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MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION OF THE HOYT SHERMAN MANSION, MUSEUM, THEATER, AND SURROUNDING GROUNDS FOR PUBLIC VIEWING AND USE.

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TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF THE DES MOINES METRO OPERA, INC.

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TO INSPIRE COMMUNITY INTERACTION WITH HISTORY, PRESERVATION, AND THE ARTS.

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THE MISSION OF THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY IS TO ENRICH, EDUCATE, AND INSPIRE THE COMMUNITY BY PERFORMING GREAT ORCHESTRAL MUSIC.

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TO STRENGTHEN, DEVELOP AND PROMOTE ARTS, CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL INSTITUTIONS, ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES IN COUNCIL BLUFFS AND POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY.

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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 MISSION OF WRIGHT ON THE PARK, INC. IS TO OWN, PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN THE HISTORIC PARK INN HOTEL DESIGNED BY FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT AND TO PROVIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC ABOUT ITS PLACE IN THE CONTEXT OF ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY.

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AN OUTDOOR HISTORY MUSEUM WHICH CONNECTS PEOPLE TO THE STORIES OF THE MIDWESTERN RURAL HERITAGE

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THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION.

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THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS INVESTMENTS AND REAL ESTATE TO FURTHER THE TAX EXEMPT CHARITABLE WORKS OF THE QUAD CITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION.