Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in Illinois

MISSION:

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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CYT IS DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING CHARACTER IN CHILDERN AND ADULTS THROUGH TRAINING IN THE ARTS AND BY PRODUCING WHOLESOME FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT, ALL OF WHICH REFLECT JUDEO-CHRISTIAN VALUES.

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TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND PRESERVATION OF ELGIN AREA HISTORICAL INTERESTS

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PERFORMING ARTS AT METROPOLIS PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL ENTERTAINMENT AND ARTS EDUCATION, ENRICHING OUR COMMUNITY.

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TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH AND APPRECIATION OF THE VISUAL FINE ARTS THROUGH EXHIBITIONS AND PROGRAMS IN OUR COMMUNITY.

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THE NATIONAL FLUTE ASSOCIATION IS KNOWN AS A PREMIER RESOURCE WORLDWIDE, VALUED BY ITS MEMBERS AND RELEVANT TO ALL INTERESTED IN MUSIC AND THE FLUTE.

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MEDIA EDUCATION ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON PROVIDING CIVIC INFORMATION TO NEIGHBORHOODS ON THE SOUTH AND WEST SIDES OF CHICAGO, FACILITATING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AROUND JOURNALISM AND MEDIA, AND DEVELOPING AND TESTING NEW MODELS OF CIVIC JOURNALISM.

MISSION:

THE LUMINARTS CULTURAL FOUNDATION CULTIVATES CHICAGO'S VIBRANT ARTS COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING EXEMPLARY YOUNG ARTISTS THROUGH ITS COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS THAT OFFER FINANCIAL AWARDS, ARTISTIC OPPORTUNITIES, AND MENTORING THAT BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN EDUCATION AND CAREER.

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The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research, exhibit and provide for the educational use of works of art, objects or artifacts that are related to the study of zoology, biology, botany, mineralogy, geology and other natural sciences; history; archeology; or science and technology.

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TO SERVE INDEPENDENT FILM AND DIGITAL VIDEO ARTISTS BY SUPPORTING THE CREATION AND DISSEMINATION OF NEW MEDIA ARTS WORKS, AND TO SERVE CHICAGO AUDIENCES BY SCREENING ARTISTICALLY INNOVATIVE, SOCIALLY RELEVANT, AND DIVERSE FILMS AND VIDEOS.

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TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF ALL RESIDENTS BY PROVIDING A FACILITY FOR THE PRESENTATION OF THE THEATRE ARTS.

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MUSIC OF THE BAROQUE IS A PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATION EXCELLING IN THE PERFORMANCE OF CHORAL AND ORCHESTRAL WORKS OF THE 17TH AND 18TH CENTURIES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO EDUCATES 1200 CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS EACH YEAR THROUGH ITS "STRONG VOICES" CHORAL EDUCATION PROGRAM.

MISSION:

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

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THE SOCIETY CONCENTRATES ON PRESERVING THE HISTORY OF THE MENDOTA, IL AREA. IT MAINTAINS AND OPERATES 3 MUSEUM FACILITIES ALL LOCATED IN THE CITY OF MENDOTA: 1)THE HUME-CARNEGIE MUSEUM, 2)THE UNION DEPOT RAILROAD MUSEUM, 3)THE BREAKING THE PRAIRIE MUSEUM.

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TO STIMULATE PUBLIC INTEREST IN THE HISTORY OF THE GALENA AREA.

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PRESENTING FREE HIGH-QUALITY CLASSICAL MUSIC PERFORMANCES AND MUSIC EDUCATION EXPERIENCES IN THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AREA FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND DEGREES OF MUSICAL AWARENESS SO THEY CAN EXPERIENCE HOW MUSIC ENRICHES LIFE.

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PROVIDE A MUSEUM AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE ABOUT LOCAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE.

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BANDWITH MUSIC WORKS TO PROMOTE WELLNESS WITHIN UNDERSERVED CHICAGO COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING LASTING ACCESS TO EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMING ARTS INSTRUCTION.

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WE ARE A MUSEUM AND REPOSITORY FOR LOCAL HISTORICAL MATERIALS THAT DOCUMENT THE PEOPLE, EVENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN THE HISTORY OF THE VILLAGE OF KENILWORTH ON AN ONGOING BASIS. WE COLLECT AND PRESERVE THESE MATERIALS AND MAKE THEM AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.

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MAINTAIN BUILDINGS AND DO VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS TO KEEP BUILDINGS UP TOHISTORICAL STANDARDS AND SHOW MUSEUM TO PUBLIC AND SCHOOL GROUPS.