Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in Maine

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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 goal of this organization is to provide arts and humanities services or products not covered by other categories.

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MAINE PUBLIC IS MAINE'S PREMIER, INDEPENDENT MEDIA RESOURCE SERVING THE ENTIRETY OF MAINE, DEDICATED TO CREATING EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES TO ENGAGE WITH CRITICAL ISSUES, COMPELLING STORIES AND QUALITY ENTERTAINMENT. FORMED IN 1992, MAINE PUBLIC IS AN INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. MAINE PUBLIC HAS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES AND PRODUCTION FACILITIES FOR TELEVISION, RADIO AND WEB SERVICES IN LEWISTON, BANGOR, AUGUSTA AND PORTLAND. THE STATION'S TRANSMITTERS AND TRANSLATORS, LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE STATE, DELIVER PROGRAMS TO NEARLY ALL OF MAINE'S CITIZENS.

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THE MUSEUM'S MISSION IS TO CELEBRATE MAINE'S ROLE IN AMERICAN ART. TO ACCOMPLISH THAT MISSION THE MUSEUM PROVIDES AN EXTENSIVE OFFERING OF COLLECTIONS, EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATION AND RETAIL SERVICES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

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BUILDING ON THE LEGACY OF ITS FOUNDING FAMILY, THE WILSON MUSEUM USES ITS DIVERSE COLLECTIONS AND RESOURCES TO PROVIDE LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO STIMULATE EXPLORATION OF THE NATURAL HISTORY AND CULTURES OF THE PENOBSCOT BAY REGION AND THE WORLD.

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THE SPECIFIC AND PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION IS TO ENGAGE IN CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE MEANS OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, OR THE CORRESPONDING PROVISIONS OF ANY FUTURE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE LAW.

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THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM & THEATRE OF MAINE EXISTS TO INSPIRE DISCOVERY AND IMAGINATION THROUGH EXPLORATION AND PLAY. THE MUSEUM SERVES AS AN INDEPENDENT RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES AND EDUCATORS, HELPING TO CREATE A BROAD COMMUNITY DEVOTED TO OUR CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING.

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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 PORTLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (PSO) SERVES OUR COMMUNITY BY ENRICHING LIVES THROUGH MUSIC. THE PSO STRIVES FOR THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE LEVEL OF ARTISTIC QUALITY; INSPIRES CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH MUSIC EDUCATION AND ENCOURAGES LIFELONG MUSICAL LEARNING; DEVELOPS AND NURTURES COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS THAT ARE MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL; AND PROMOTES A CULTURE OF MUTUAL RESPECT THAT BUILDS SHARED COMMITMENT AND COLLABORATION.

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The goal of this organization is to provide all forms of support except for financial assistance or fund raising for other organizations within the Arts, Culture, and Humanities major group area.

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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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WOODLAWN NURTURES CURIOSITY AND A SENSE OF PLACE BY PROMOTING DOWNEAST MAINE'S CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES. UNDER THE GOVERNANCE OF THE HANCOCK COUNTY TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC RESERVATIONS, WOODLAWN OFFERS THE PEOPLE OF HANCOCK COUNTY AND BEYOND, OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATION AND EDUCATION ON A 180 ACRE HISTORIC ESTATE CONSISTING OF A HISTORIC HOUSE, A CARRIAGE EXHIBIT BUILDING, A FORMAL GARDEN AND TRAILS. ANNUALLY, WOODLAWN EXCEEDS 10,000 PERSON VISITS TO THE GROUNDS AND OVER 2500 PEOPLE TOUR THE MUSEUM. YEAR-ROUND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE TWO MILES OF WALKING TRAILS WITH A SEASONAL STORY TRAIL FOR CHILDREN. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CROQUET TOURNAMENTS, FAMILY FIELD DAYS, AFTERNOON TEAS, AND MUSICAL & THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES ON THE LAWN. IN WINTER, SLEDDING AND SKATING ARE POPULAR FREE ACTIVITIES WHEN THE WEATHER PERMITS. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS BEGAN AGAIN THIS YEAR (2022) WITH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS, HOME SCHOOL W

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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 promote, produce or provide access to a variety of arts experiences encompassing the visual, media or performing arts.

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BUILDING UPON A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP IN AMERICAN THEATRE. SEE PART III FOR A FULL MISSION STATEMENT.

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COLLECT, PRESERVE, EXHIBIT, AND OPERATE PRE-1940 AIRCRAFT, GROUND VEHICLES, ENGINES, AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES SIGNIFICANT TO THE EVOLUTION OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATION.

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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 FOSTER THE ART OF CHAMBER MUSIC THROUGH TEACHING AND PERFORMANCE IN AN INTIMATE ENVIRONMENT STEEPED IN TRADITION AND ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE, THEREBY ENRICHING THE ARTISTIC SKILLS OF ITS STUDENTS AND THE CULTURAL LIFE OF THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.

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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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The goal of this organization is to produce plays.