Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in Illinois

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NORTHLIGHT THEATRE ASPIRES TO PROMOTE CHANGE OF PERSPECTIVE AND ENCOURAGE COMPASSION BY EXPLORING THE DEPTH OF OUR HUMANITY ACROSS A BOLD SPECTRUM OF THEATRICAL EXPERIENCES.

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TO PROMOTE THE UNDERSTANDING AND INSPIRE APPRECIATION OF THE ACHIEVEMENTS, CONTRIBUTIONS, AND EXPERIENCES OF AFRICAN AMERICANS THROUGH EXHIBITS, PROGRAMS, AND ACTIVITIES THAT ILLUSTRATE AFRICAN CULTURE.

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The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.

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THE REBUILD FOUNDATION NFP IS AN ARTIST-LED, NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED PLATFORM FOR ART, CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT, AND NEIGHBORHOOD TRANSFORMATION. OUR MISSION IS TO DEMONSTRATE THE IMPACT OF INNOVATIVE, AMBITIOUS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL ARTS AND CULTURAL INITIATIVES AND IS INFORMED BY THREE CORE VALUES: BLACK PEOPLE MATTER, BLACK SPACES MATTER, AND BLACK OBJECTS MATTER.

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THE HISTORYMAKERS IS A NATIONAL 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION COMMITTED TO PRESERVING, DEVELOPING AND PROVIDING EASY ACCESS TO AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ARCHIVAL COLLECTION OF THOUSANDS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN VIDEO ORAL HISTORIES.

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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 INSPIRE LIFELONG LEARNING FOR ALL, CONNECTING ART, HISTORY, SCIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH COLLECTIONS, EXHIBITIONS, AND PROGRAMS.

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TIMELINE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS STORIES INSPIRED BY HISTORY THAT CONNECT WITH TODAY'S SOCIAL AND POLITICAL ISSUES. OUR COLLABORATIVE ORGANIZATION PRODUCES PROVOCATIVE THEATRE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT ENGAGE, ENTERTAIN AND ENLIGHTEN.

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CULTURAL INSTITUTION DEVOTED TO TELLING THE STORY OF PUBLIC HOUSING IN THE UNITED STATES.

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The goal of this organization is to engage in television productions and broadcast, including producers of public television, cable television, community access television, broadcasting in schools, and interactive television.

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TO ENRICH, ENGAGE, AND CHANGE LIVES THROUGH THE EXPERIENCE OF DANCE.

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THE AUDITORIUM THEATRE OF ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY, AN ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, IS COMMITTED TO PRESENTING THE FINEST IN INTERNATIONAL, CULTURAL, COMMUNITY AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING TO CHICAGO AND TO THE CONTINUED RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK AUDITORIUM THEATRE.

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THE HYDE PARK ART CENTER PRESENTS INNOVATIVE EXHIBITIONS OF NEW WORK BY PRIMARILY CHICAGO-BASED ARTISTS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS, NOVICE THROUGH PROFESSIONAL, AND FREE PUBLIC PROGRAMMING FOR A DIVERSE AND CREATIVE AUDIENCE. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, THE ART CENTER ACTIVELY CULTIVATES A MORE VIBRANT, INCLUSIVE ARTS COMMUNITY AND AIMS TO FOSTER A COLLECTIVE SPIRIT AMONG ARTISTS, TEACHERS, STUDENTS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. IT FACILITATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS TO EXPERIMENT AND DO THINGS THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DO ELSEWHERE AND ENCOURAGES ITS VISITORS TO GET INVOLVED WITH THE ENTIRE PROCESS OF ART AND ART MAKING.

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MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF AN INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO OF ASSETS SOLELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF PEORIA RIVERFRONT MUSEUM. CONTRIBUTIONS ARE MADE SOLELY TO PEORIA RIVERFRONT MUSEUM, AN ORGANIZATION EXEMPT PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(C)3.

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THE MISSION OF THE ROCKFORD ART MUSEUM IS TO FOSTER CREATIVITY AND BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH VISUAL ARTS.

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FOUNDED IN 1912, WITH A HISTORY CENTERED ON WOMEN ARTISTS, 3ARTS IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS ARTISTS WORKING IN THE PERFORMING, TEACHING, AND VISUAL ARTS IN THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AREA, INCLUDING WOMEN ARTISTS, ARTISTS OF COLOR, AND DEAF AND DISABLED ARTISTS. BY PROVIDING UNRESTRICTED AWARDS, PROJECT FUNDING, RESIDENCIES, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PROMOTION, 3ARTS HELPS ARTISTS TAKE RISKS, EXPERIMENT, AND BUILD MOMENTUM IN THEIR CAREERS OVER TIME.

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MISSION OF MYA IS TO BUILD A HOME WITH THE POWER OF MUSIC TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF THE STUDENTS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.

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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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PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY MUSIC EDUCATION. REACH INDIVIDUALS WHERE OPPORTUNITIES ARE LIMITED.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE ALL PEOPLE TO ENGAGE IN A LIFETIME OF DISCOVERY AND LEARNING ABOUT THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH PRESERVATION AND INTERPRETATION.