Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in Illinois

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GUARNERI HALL NFPS MISSION IS TO FACILITATE MUSIC EDUCATION AND TO RECORD, PRESERVE AND DISSEMINATE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES WITH THE GOAL OF STIMULATING INTEREST IN CLASSICAL MUSIC, ESPECIALLY IN YOUNG PEOPLE. GUARNERI HALL NFP ALSO PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO CLASSICAL MUSIC STUDENTS, AND UP AND COMING PROFESSIONALS THROUGH INSTRUCTIONAL GRANTS THE FACILITATION OF LOANS OF HIGH-QUALITY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS THAT THEY COULD NOT OTHERWISE AFFORD. THESE GOALS ARE ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH WORKSHOPS AIMED PRIMARILY TOWARD THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG MUSIC STUDENTS AND NON-MUSIC STUDENTS AS WELL AS WORKSHOPS WITH ASPIRING MUSIC TEACHERS, AND THROUGH A VARIETY OF MATERIALS, WHICH ARE ACCESSIBLE ON THE ORGANIZATIONS WEBSITE FOR A NOMINAL COST.

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EDUCATION THROUGH OPERATION OF A NON-COMMERCIAL RADIO BROADCAST STATION

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THE ANNUAL STEAM POWER SHOW AND SEVERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS ARE PART OF THE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE CLUIB, AS THE 521 MEMBERS COMMUNICATE THE ROLE OF STEAM POWER IN AMERICAN ECONOMIC HISTORY.

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MUSICAL ARTS INSTITUTE PROVIDES INTENSIVE PRIVATE AND GROUP TRAINING, AFTER SCHOOLPROGRAMMING AND OTHER SPECIALIZED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH. WE SERVE CULTURALLY AND ECONOMICALLY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES WHERE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY MUSIC IS LIMITED.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT THE MISSION AND VISION OF THE CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM TO RAISE AND EXPEND FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MUSEU, AND TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALD OF THE MUSEUM IN THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.

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HISTORIC SPRINGDALE CEMETERY IS THE FOUNDATION'S SOLE CLIENT FOR WHICH SPRINGDALE HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDING FOR MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS & EQUIPMENT TO PRESERVE THE CEMETERY FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THE INTERRED

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TO EQUIP AND MAINTAIN A PIPE BAND IN THE BEST OF GAELIC TRADITIONS; TO FOSTER INTEREST, APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF GAELIC FOLKWAYS.

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THE CENTER FULFILLS THEIR MISSION BY SUPPORTING INTEGRATED PROGRAMS OF ARCHEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION, EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH AND CULTURAL STEWARDSHIP.

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LUCKY PLUSH PRODUCTIONS IS AN ENSEMBLE DANCE-THEATER COMPANY BASED IN CHICAGO, LED BY FOUNDER AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR JULIA RHOADS. THE COMPANY IS COMMITTED TO PROVOKING AND SUPPORTING AN IMMEDIACY OF PRESENCE - A PALPABLE LIVE-NESS - SHARED BY PERFORMERS IN REAL TIME WITH AUDIENCES, A UNIQUE HYBRID OF HIGH-LEVEL DANCE AND THEATER, LUCKY PLUSH'S WORK IS RECOGNIZED FOR ITS LAYERED CHOREOGRAPHY, NUANCED DIALOGUE, SURPRISING HUMOR, AND SOCIALLY RELEVANT CONTENT.

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TO DEVELOP, PLAN, PROMOTE & DIRECT IN COOPERATION WITH VARIOUS RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS ALL TYPES OF RELIGIOUS PROGRAMMING

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THE KIDSWORK CHILDREN'S MUSEUM IS A CULTURAL INSTITUTION THAT BRINGS CHILDREN, FAMILES, AND THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER TO ENGAGE IN FUND HANDS-ON LEARNING AND PLAY SO AS TO NUTURE LIFELONG LEARNING AND DISCOVERY.

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FACETS MISSION IS TO CREATE CINEMATIC EXPERIENCES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS THAT FOSTER VITAL CONVERSATIONS AND COMMUNITY ACTION THROUGH FILM EXHIBITIONS, MEDIA EDUCATION, AND FILM RESOURCES.

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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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TO GET EVERY AT-RISK CHILD READING AT OR ABOVE GRADE LEVEL WITHIN THE FIRST YEARS OF SCHOOL, THROUGH THE POWER OF DISCIPLINE OF THE ARTS.

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THE ORGANIZATION MISSION IS TO EDUCATE, EMPOWER, AND CONNECT PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS THROUGH INTERACTIVE ENCOUNTERS WITH VISUAL ART. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO SEE, AND THAT ART CAN BE A POWERFUL VEHICLE TO BETTER UNDERSTAND OURSELVES AND THE WORLD AROUND US.

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TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE WONDER LAKE WATER SKI SHOW TEAM.

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TO FACILITATE AND SUPPORT ACCESS BY THE COMMUNITY OF BATAVIA, IL TO CABLE TELEVISION PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING OPERATION OF A TELEVISION STUDIO IN BATAVIA HIGH SCHOOL (DISTRICT #101). STUDENTS USE THE STUDIO FOR EDUCATIONAL AND EXTRACURRICULAR PURPOSES.

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SUPPORT AND SUSTAIN A VIBRANT AND HEALTHY FACILITY THAT ENABLES OUR MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS TO SHOWCASE THE ARTS AND SCIENCES.

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PROVIDE CONCERTS OF HISTORICALLY INFORMED PERFORMANCES OF MUSIC FROM THE MEDIEVAL THROUGH THE BAROQUE ERAS

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The goal of this organization is to promote or provide access to a variety of visual arts, including organizations that focus on an art form in a specific medium such as stained glass or textiles.