Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in Maine

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THE MISSION OF MEETINGHOUSE ARTS IS TO CULTIVATE GREATER FREEPORT AS A VIBRANT CENTER FOR ARTS AND CULTURE BY FOSTERING CREATIVE COLLABORATIONS, EXPANDING ACCESS TO ARTS AND CULTURAL RESOURCES, AND AMPLIFYING THE ARTS AND CULTURE AS TOOLS TO ECONOMICALLY STRENGTHEN, EDUCATE, AND CONNECT COMMUNITY.

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ARTWAVES SERVES AS A CENTER OF LEARNING, ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS AT EVERY SKILL LEVEL TO EXPERIENCE AND CREATE ART.

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NEW ENGLAND STEAM CORPORATION WAS FORMED TO PRESERVE, RESTORE, AND OPERATE MAINLINE STEAM LOCOMOTIVES IN THE NEW ENGLAND AREA. EFFORTS ARE GEARED TOWARDS EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY STEAM LOCOMOTIVES, OPERATING CREWS, AND THEIR SUPPORT STRUCTURE TO THE INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH OF AMERICA THROUGH HANDS ON AND IN-PERSON INTERATCTION WITH THE LIVE OPERATING STEAM TECHNOLOGY.

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PRESERVING, PROTECTING AND SHARING THE RICH HERITAGE OF BANGOR, ME THROUGH THE STERWARDSHIP OF ARTIFACTS, DOCUMENTS AND SITES. OFFERING TOURS, EVENTS, MEMBERSHIP AND A GIFT SHOP.

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THE CHOCOLATE CHURCH ARTS CENTER (CCAC) WAS INCORPORATED AND RECEIVED 501(C)(3) STATUS IN 1977 AND HAS OVER THE ENSUING DECADES EXERCISED ITS DUAL MISSION OF PRESENTING VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS TO MID COAST MAINE WHILE PRESERVING AND PROTECTING IT'S HOME, THE FORMER CENTRAL CHURCH BUILT IN 1847. BUILT ON THE PREMISE THAT EVERY COMMUNITY SHOULD HAVE A PLACE TO REVEL IN THE ARTS, THIS MAGNIFICENT BUILDING HAS BECOME AN ANNUAL HOME TO MUSICIANS, ACTORS, COMMUNITY ARTS PRODUCTIONS AND VISUAL ARTISTS. WE PRODUCE UP TO 45 MAINE STAGE PERFORMANCES A YEAR. OUR SEATING CAPACITY IS 297. THAT MAKES OUR POTENTIAL ANNUAL AUDIENCE MEMBERS $14,850.

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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 THEATER PROVIDES A FORUM FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AMATEUR PLAYS TO ALLOW NON-PROFESSIONAL ACTORS AND ACTRESSES TO GAIN EXPERIENCE.

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THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO COLLECT, PRESERVE AND DISPLAY HISTORY OF LOCAL AGRICULTURE FOR THE EDUCATION OF ALL GENERATIONS. THE COLLECTION IS VIEWED BY WELL OVER A THOUSANDS VISITORS EACH YEAR. THE ORGANIZATION IS OPERATED SOLELY BY VOLUNTEERS AND ALSO PROVIDES A COMMUNITY CENTER FOR MEETINGS, PUBLIC SUPPERS, AND PRIVATE EVENTS.

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THE MAINE IRISH HERITAGE CENTER IS THE HUB OF ALL THINGS IRISH IN MAINE. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A COMMUNITY RESOURCE WHERE CONNECTIONS TO MAINE'S IRISH HISTORY AND CULTURE CAN FLOURISH. INITIATIVES SUPPORTING THE MISSION INCLUDE:-PROTECTING, PRESERVING AND RESTORING THE NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK THAT WAS FORMERLY ST. DOMINIC'S CHURCH, A HUB OF EARLY IRISH COMMUNITY IN MAINE;-PROVIDING A CENTER FOR MAINE'S DIVERSE COMMUNITIES TO SHARE THEIR CULTURAL EXPERIENCES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS;-HOUSING MAINE'S IRISH GENEALOGICAL CENTER, MUSEUM, ARCHIVES AND LIBRARY, PRESERVING THE STORY OF IRISH HISTORY IN MAINE.

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MISSION: THE INTERCULTURAL COMMUNITY CENTER SUPPORTS AND IMPROVES THE LIVES OF IMMIGRANTS BY PROVIDING HEALTH, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.

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TO PRESEVE, PROTECT & PROMOTE THE HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF ST GEORGE, MAINE-MANAGING FOUR HISTORIC LOCATIONS WITHIN THE TOWN OF ST GEORGE.

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TO BRING TOGETHER PEOPLE INTERESTED IN THE HISTORY OF ISLESBORO, FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING, PRESERVING, PRESENTING AND PROMOTING MATERIALS RELATED TO THE HISTORY OF THE TOWN AND ITS PLACE IN LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL HISTORY. MATERIALS INCLUDE PRINTED AND MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENTS AND RECORDS, PAINTINGS, PHOTOGRAPHS, MAPS, OBJECTS, ARTIFACTS AND BUILDINGS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HISTORY OF ISLESBORO AND ITS RESIDENTS.THE SOCIETY ALSO SEEKS TO PRESERVE, PROMOTE AND INTERPRET AND SUSTAIN THE CULTURE OF ISLESBORO AND ITS RESIDENTS, BY HOSTING, SPONSORING, AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS THAT CELEBRATE AND SUSTAIN THAT CULTURE IN ALL ITS VARIOUS FORMS.

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TO COLLECT, PRESERVE AND SHARE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, THE ARTIFACTS AND ORAL DOCUMENTARY AND HISTORIES OF THE COMMUNITIES COMPRISING OLD TOWNSHIP OF BRISTOL

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THE FARMINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC. MISSION IS TO DISCOVER, PROCURE AND PRESERVE THE HISTORY OF FARMINGTON MAINE.

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THE BOMAZEEN LAND TRUST ENABLES DIRECT DESCENDANTS OF THE ABENAKI/WABANAKI PEOPLE TO RENEW AND RESUME THEIR CARETAKING AND STEWARDSHIP ROLES FOR LANDS AND WATERS WITH HISTORICAL, SPIRITUAL AND ECOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE TO THE ABENAKI/WABANAKI PEOPLE.

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THE DANCE HALL IS AN ARTS & EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO ENRICH THE GREATER KITTERY COMMUNITY BY PROMOTING, ADVANCING AND SPONSORING ARTISTIC ENDEAVORS, CREATIVE WORK AND EDUCATION IN DANCE, MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS.

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RIVER TREE ARTS IS A NONPROFIT COMMUNITY ARTS ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO ENCOURAGING A WIDER AND DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE ARTS BY PROVIDING INNOVATIVE AND ACCESSIBLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR APPRECIATION, EDUCATION, AND PARTICIPATION IN THE ARTS FOR ALL AGES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide access to the performing arts or a variety of art forms including the performing arts, and/or which present performing arts series.

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The goal of this organization is to provide access to the performing arts or a variety of art forms including the performing arts, and/or which present performing arts series.

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MISSION IS FOR CELEBRATION BARN THEATER TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHYSICAL THEATER ARTISTS TO HONE THEIR CRAFT AND SHARE THEIR WORK.