Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in Massachusetts

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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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TO OPERATE CULTURAL ARTS FILM CENTERS AND PERFORMANCE VENUES IN AMHERST, MA.

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WE DO THE FOLLOWING: 1) PUBLISH WEBSITES PROVIDING INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ON VARIOUS TOPICS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EDUCATION, THE ENVIRONMENT, HUMAN RIGHTS, MODERN-DAY SLAVERY, POVERTY, INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY AND SCIENCE. 2) ENCOURAGE INCREASED PHILANTHROPY AND VOLUNTARISM, RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND RECEIVE DONATIONS TO SUPPORT THEM. 3) GIVE INDIVIDUALS IDEAS AND TOOLS TO SUPPORT NONPROFITS THAT THEY WANT TO HELP; AND GIVE NONPROFITS IDEAS AND TOOLS TO ENGAGE WITH THEIR SUPPORTERS AND DEVELOP NEW SUPPORTERS. 4) HOST ONLINE DISCUSSIONS FOR THE PUBLIC AND PUBLISH EMAIL NEWSLETTERS WITH INFORMATION RELATED TO VARIOUS TOPICS INCLUDING THE ONES MENTIONED ABOVE.

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THE MISSION OF WORCESTER CULTURAL COALITION IS TO DRAW ON WORCESTER'S RICH AND DIVERSE CULTURAL ASSETS TO FOSTER ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION, SUPPORT ACTIVE, CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT FOR ALL AND PROMOTE A STRONG CULTURAL IDENTITY FOR GREATER WORCESTER.

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THE MWM OWNS AND OPERATES THE WATERWORKS MUSEUM (THE "MUSEUM"), INCLUDING A COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM. THE MUSEUM IS A SINGLE CONDOMINIUM UNIT OF THE MUSEUM BUILDING CONDOMINIUM, ONE OF FOUR SEPARATE CONDOMINIUM BUILDING REGIMES ON THE SITE. THE FOUR BUILDINGS SHARE CERTAIN OPERATING RESPONSIBILITIES THROUGH AN ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST (THE WATERWORKS AT CHESTNUT HILL TRUST), AND THE COMPLEX IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE WATERWORKS AT CHESTNUT HILL. THE SITE WAS PREVIOUSLY THE CHESTNUT HILL WATERWORKS, OWNED BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, AND DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LDA. THREE OF THE FOUR BUILDINGS AND THE ADJACENT CHESTNUT HILL RESERVOIR ARE LISTED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES AND THE ENTIRE SITE IS A DESIGNATED CITY OF BOSTON LANDMARK. THE MUSEUM HOUSES THREE HISTORIC STEAM PUMPING ENGINES INSTALLED BETWEEN 1894 AND 1921: THE ALLIS, THE WORTHINGTON, AND THE LEAVITT. AS REQUIRED UNDER THE LDA, MWM PROVIDES PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE MUSEUM AT NO FEE, AND TO THE COMMUNIT

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TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC CELEBRATION, CONCERT, AND FIREWORKS ON JULY 4TH.

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ENCOURAGE PEOPLE INTERESTED IN INDIA TO RETAIN, FOSTER THE INDIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE.

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THE SHIRLEY-EUSTIS HOUSE ASSOCIATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SAVING THIS UNIQUE BUILDING. THE ASSOCIATION EXISTS TODAY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRESERVING, MAINTAINING

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THE NEEDHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY (D/B/A NEEDHAM HISTORY CENTER & MUSEUM) IS A LOCAL NON-PROFIT WHOSE MISSION IS TO COLLECT, CONSERVE AND DOCUMENT NEEDHAM'S HISTORY. WE GLADLY AND UNRESERVEDLY MAKE THESE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ANY PARTY INTERESTED IN THE TOWN'S HERITAGE.

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TO STIMULATE CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS THROUGH THE USE OF VIDEO AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA.

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The goal of this organization is to offer classes in the performing arts but do not confer academic degrees.

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THE ELIOT SCHOOL IS A NON-PROFIT SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE THAT PROVIDES INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING IN THE FINE AND APPLIED ARTS. THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO ADVANCE APPRECIATION OF CRAFTSMANSHIP AND TO ENCOURAGE THE PLEASURE OF CREATIVITY AND ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENT.

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TO PRESERVE THE WEST PARISH MEETINGHOUSE IN THE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA AS AN HISTORIC MEMORIAL OF EARLY AMERICA AND AMERICANS AND IN FURTHERANCE OF THIS END, TO IMPROVE, REPAIR, ENLARGE, ALTER, RESTORE AND MAINTAIN THE PRESENT 1717 STRUCTURE.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE SOCIETY IS TO PROCURE, EXHIBIT, PRESERVE AND PERPETUATE DOCUMENTS, RECORDS, DATA AND OTHER EVIDENCES RELATING TO THE HISTORY OF FALL RIVER AND ITS VICINITY AND THE MULTICULTURAL PEOPLE THEREOF, AND TO PROMOTE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING THROUGH EDUCATION.

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TO OPERATE A PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL AND/OR GOVERNMENT ACCESS CABLE TELEVISION CHANNEL FOR THE TOWN OF FRANKLIN, PROVIDING ACCESS TO EXISTING AND FUTURE COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA INCLUDING FACILITIES AND PROGRAMMING

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TO EXPLORE JEWISH IDENTITY AND BUILD JEWISH COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATIONAL CULTURAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE PROGRAMMING

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THE YARD SUPPORTS ARTISTS IN BOTH THEIR CREATIVE PROCESSES AND SOCIAL INSTRUMENTALITY THROUGH PAID RESEARCH RESIDENCY, PUBLIC PERFORMANCE, AND LONG-TERM EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACROSS ALL AGES AND DIVERSE POPULATIONS OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD, AND IN BROAD APPLICATION TO NEW ENGLAND AND THE NATION.

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THE FRIENDS OF MOUNT AUBURN IS DEDICATED TO CONSERVING THE CEMETERY'S NATURAL BEAUTY AND PROMOTING THE APPRECIATION OF ITS CULTURAL, HISTORIC AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Arts, Culture, and Humanities major group area.

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ALL NEWTON MUSIC SCHOOL (ANMS) PROVIDES QUALITY MUSICAL INSTRUCTION ON ALL MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND CLASSES IN APPRECIATION, EDUCATION AND MUSICAL THEATRE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND ADULTS.