Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in Illinois

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THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN WRITERS MUSEUM IS TO ENGAGE THE PUBLIC IN CELEBRATING AMERICAN WRITERS AND EXPLORING THEIR INFLUENCE ON OUR HISTORY, OUR IDENTITY, OUR CULTURE, AND OUR DAILY LIVES.

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AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE (ACOEM) PROVIDES LEADERSHIP TO PROMOTE OPTIMAL HEALTH AND SAFETY OF WORKERS, WORKPLACES AND ENVIRONMENTS BY: EDUCATING HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND THE PUBLIC; STIMULATING RESEARCH; ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF PRACTICE; GUIDING WORKPLACE AND PUBLIC POLICY; AND ADVANCING THE FIELD OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE.

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THE ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE CHICAGO IS CHICAGO'S FRENCH CULTURAL AND LEARNING CENTER DEDICATED TO THE STUDY OF FRENCH LANGUAGE, CULTURAL EXCHANGE AND FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN AMERICANS AND FRENCH-SPEAKING PEOPLE.

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AS A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION WE SEEK TO ADDRESS THE CONCERNS OF OUR MEMBERS WHICH INCLUDE: PROMOTING THE STUDY OF LANGUAGES IN GENERAL AND FRENCH IN PARTICULAR; FACILITATING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL AND STATE STANDARDS IN THE CLASSROOM; IMPROVING THE TRAINING OF FRENCH TEACHERS BY ENCOURAGING MINIMUM LEVELS OF LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL PROFICIENCY, AND EXPOSURE TO THE FRENCH-SPEAKING WORLD THROUGH STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES; CREATING OPPORTUNITIES AND FINDING RESOURCES FOR PRACTICING TEACHERS TO UPDATE THEIR SKILLS AND IMPROVE THEIR TEACHING; ENCOURAGING THE USE OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN THE TEACHING OF FRENCH AND ACTIVELY DEVELOPING MATERIALS TO SUPPORT THIS USE.

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THE BALZEKAS MUSEUM OF LITHUANIAN CULTURE IS DEDICATED TO THE PERSERVATION AND PERPETUATION OF LITHUANIAN CULTURE. THROUGH OUR EXHIBITS, CLASSES, PROJECTS, & INTERCULTUAL PROGRAMS, WE CELEBRATE THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF LITHUANIAN AMERICANS, THE LITHUANIAN NATION, AND LITHUANIAN COMMUNITIES WORLDWIDE.

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THE PUNJABI CULTURAL SOCIETY OF CHICAGO IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO PROMOTING HEALTHY LIFE STYLE AND SPORTS, EDUCATION, GOOD CITIZENSHIP, PUNJABI CULTURE, LANGUAGE AND PERFORMING ARTS IN THE METROPOLITAN CHICAGO AREA AND BEYOND.

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TO ENGAGE VISITORS WITH AUTHENTIC EXAMPLES OF INGENUITY AND ARCHITECTURE.

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

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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 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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PROVIDE ART INSTRUCTION AND STUDIO SPACE THROUGH CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION, WORKSHOPS AND EXHIBITIONS.

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TO PROVIDE CONCERTS OF COMPELLING PROFESSIONAL SYMPHONIC MUSIC, SUPPORT MUSIC EDUCATION, AND EXPAND AUDIENCE AWARENESS OF MUSICAL EXCELLENCE FOR THE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES OF THE GREATER CHICAGO REGION.

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TO SUPPORT THE NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF THOSE PERSONS AND COMPANIES ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF OPERATING COMMERCIAL, CURRENCY-ACTIVATED ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT--SUCH AS JUKEBOXES, VIDEO GAMES, POOL TABLES, REDEMPTION GAMES AND OTHER DEVICES VIA EDUCATION PROGRAMS, LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY, PURCHASING DISCOUNTS, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS AND RELATED SERVICES.

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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.

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TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, LITERARY, AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES IN THE DECORATIVE ARTS, AND TO MAKE GIFTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THE APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS.

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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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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO EXPAND THE ART FORM OF AMERICAN JAZZ DANCE AND TO PRESERVE/PROMOTE THE GIORDANO TECHNIQUE.

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TO STIMULATE CURIOSITY, CREATIVITY, THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING IN YOUNG CHILDREN.

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DISSEMINATION OF RESEARCH DIRECTED TOWARD THE STUDY OF SLEEP AND ITS DISORDERS, PROMOTING INTERACTION AMONG SCIENTISTS IN THE AREA OF RESEARCH.