Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in Massachusetts

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TO MAINTAIN FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS THE SITES AND STRUCTURES WHICH ARE SIGNIFICANT TO THE CULTURE, HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE OF THE CITY AND TO ENCOURAGE EXCELLENCE IN FUTURE DESIGN. WE STRIVE TO ENHANCE OUR COMMUNITY, PROMOTE PRIDE IN OUR CITY AND PROTECT NEIGHBORHOODS. WE DELIVER HIGHLY ACCLAIMED SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND ADULT PROGRAMMING THAT TYPICALLY REACH OVER 10,000 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY. WE ARE EXPANDING OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO INCLUDE HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRADES PROGRAM. WE ANNUALLY DETERMINE A LIST OF ENDANGERED BUILDINGS AND ACTIVELY SEEK TO RETURN THOSE PROPERTIES AND OTHERS TO AN ACTIVE AND USEFUL PURPOSE. WE ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN NEW DESIGN AND LIVEABILITY ISSUES. WE OPERATE A REVOLVING LOAN FUND THAT PROVIDES LOANS FOR FACADE IMPROVEMENTS. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS OFFER SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY WHO COME TO US WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF NEEDS. WE PARTNER WITH INDIVIDUALS, CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS, NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS, OTHER NONPROFITS, BUSINESSES, CITY DEPART

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THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE WORK OF THE HARVARD UNIVERSITY BAND (MARCHING BAND, JAZZ BAND, WIND ENSEMBLE) WITH GRANTS AND ADVICE.

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THE CHINATOWN COMMUNITY LAND TRUST (CHINATOWN CLT) WORKS TO STABILIZE THE FUTURE OF CHINATOWN AS A NEIGHBORHOOD FOR WORKING CLASS FAMILIES AND A REGIONAL HUB FOR THE CHINESE COMMUNITY. WE WORK FOR COMMUNITY CONTROL OF THE LAND, DEVELOPMENT WITHOUT DISPLACEMENT, PERMANENTLY AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND SHARED NEIGHBORHOOD SPACES, CONSISTENT WITH THE CHINATOWN MASTER PLAN.

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TO SERVE AS THE HISTORICAL RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE TOWN OF WELLESLEY; TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS; TO COLLECT, INTERPRET AND DISPLAY MATERIALS PERTAINING TO THE HISTORY OF THE TOWN AND ITS PEOPLE; TO INSPIRE PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT IN AND APPRECIATION OF ITS HERITAGE AND CULTURE.

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MUSEUM RELATING TO HISTORY OF GLASS INDUSTRY IN SANDWICH, MA.

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TO PROVIDE THE STONEHAM COMMUNITY WITH LOCAL PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION.

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TO ORGANIZE AND TO SECURE IMPROVED WAGES, HOURS, WORKING CONDITIONS AND OTHER ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES THROUGH ORGANIZING, NEGOTIATIONS AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

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EDUCATION AND PRESERVATION OF WELLFLEET HISTORICAL BUILDINGS AND ARTIFACTS IN WELLFLEET, MA.

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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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GUIDED TOURS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL HOUSE, MUSEUM COLLECTIONS AND LAND

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PROVIDE PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION PRODUCTION FOR THE TOWN OF ASHLAND

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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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A PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESENTING THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT BRINGS THE WORLD'S CULTURAL TRADITIONS AND CELEBRATIONS TO LIFE.

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THE MISSION OF THE BOSTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA (BPO) IS TO BRING THE VIBRANT JOY OF GREAT MUSIC TO NEW AND EXISTING AUDIENCES THROUGH ENGAGEMENT AND CONNECTION WITH THE MUSIC, THE PLAYERS AND THE CONDUCTOR. THROUGH OUR MUSIC, THE BPO ASPIRES TO EXPAND THE HUMAN 'POSSIBILITY AND REDEFINE AND REINVIGORATE THE CLASSICAL MUSIC EXPERIENCE FOR AUDIENCES AND PLAYERS ALIKE. THROUGH THE BOSTON PHILHARMONIC YOUTH ORCHESTRA AND CRESCENDO! COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS, WE WORK TO SHAPE FUTURE LEADERS THROUGH MUSIC AND TO FULFILL OUR VISION OF PASSIONATE MUSIC-MAKING WITHOUT BOUNDARIES.

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THE COLLECTION AND PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS RELATING TO THE TOWN OF ORLEANS, MA 02653.

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THE FOUNDATION OPERATES AND PRESERVES THE PORTER-PHELPS-HUNTINGTON MUSEUM, HISTORIC GROUNDS, GARDENS, AGRICULTURAL LAND, COLLECTIONS AND ARCHIVES AND PRESENTS HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

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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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THE MUSEUM OF PRINTING IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING THE HISTORY OF THE GRAPHIC ARTS, PRINTING EQUIPMENT AND PRINTING CRAFTSMANSHIP.

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CHAMBER MUSIC CONF HELD FOR 4 WKS IN JULY AUG, APPROX 300 CLIENTS SERVED. STUDY OF MUSIC, LECTURES AND 8 CONCERTS OPEN FREE TO THE PUBLIC. NEW COMPOSITIONS OF EMERGING COMPOSERS ARE COMMISSIONED AND PRESENTED THROUGH

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The goal of this organization is to interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.