Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in Illinois

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THE SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF NATURAL HISTORY COLLECTIONS IS AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL HISTORY COLLECTIONS.

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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 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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The goal of this organization is to produce music not specifically covered by another category including marching bands, jazz groups, chamber music groups, blues, country music, ethnic music (e.g., Brazilian, Celtic, Afro-pop, etc.), folk music, rhythm and blues.

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THE FUNDS PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE AND IMPROVE THE BUSINESS CONDITIONS OF THE PAINTING AND DECORATING INDUSTRY IN THE CHICAGO AREA.

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THE SPRINGFIELD BALLET COMPANY PROVIDES DANCE EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCES TO ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE BEAUTY, ENERGY AND DIVERSITY OF DANCE.

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TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN CHORAL ARTISTRY IN BOYS AND GIRLS THROUGH CHALLENGING EDUCATIONAL AND PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCES IN A FOCUSED ENVIRONMENT

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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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MAINTAINING HISTORICAL GROUNDS AND BUILDINGS WHICH DISPLAY HISTORICAL ARTS, CULTURE, AND AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT. ORGANIZING AND SPONSORING HISTORICAL EVENTS TO PROMOTE KNOWLEDGE OF EARLY AMERICAN HISTORY.

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ESS IS A NON-PROFIT, ARTIST-RUN ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON SOUND IN ALL ITS CULTURAL MANIFESTATIONS.

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THE ILLINOIS ROCK & ROLL MUSEUM ON ROUTE 66 IS COMMITTED TO PRESERVING THE RICH HISTORY AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF MUSICIANS, PERFORMERS AND INDUSTRY LEADERS WHO HAVE IMPACTED THE MUSIC WORLD AND EMBODIED THE CREATIVE SPIRIT OF ILLINOIS. WE STRIVE TO INFORM, ENGAGE, AND INSPIRE OUR VISITORS THROUGH EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS THAT DRAW UPON A DIVERSITY OF CULTURES, HISTORY, AND MUSICAL INFLUENCE.

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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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PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF A HISTORICAL CHICAGO LANDMARK PROPERTY.

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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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TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE ETHNIC ARTIFACTS AND TRADITIONS THROUGH THE MUSEUM FESTIVALS AND WORKSHOPS.

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The goal of this organization is to promote activities that focus on influencing public policy within the Arts, Culture, and Humanities major group area including a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

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AFRICAN AMERICAN LABOR HISTORY TO PROMOTE, HONOR AND CELEBRATE THE LEGACY OF A. PHILIP RANDOLPH, THE BROTHERHOOD OF SLEEPING CAR PORTERS AND THE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY AFRICAN AMERICANS TO AMERICA'S LABOR MOVEMENT WITH A SIGNIFICANT FOCUS ON AFRICAN AMERICAN RAILROAD EMPLOYEES.

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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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DISPLAY & DEMONSTRATE ANTIQUE FARM MACHINERY TO PROVIDEEDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

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TO KEEP LAKE BLUFF HISTORY ALIVE BY RESEARCHING AND PRESERVING HISTORICAL INFORMATION, CREATING INTEREST IN AND SHARING KNOWLEDGE OF LOCAL HISTORY, INSPIRING BROAD PARTICIPATION IN EVENTS SUPPORTING AND EMBODYING THE SPI