Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in Oregon

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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 interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.

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The goal of this organization is to create and/or perform a variety of types of dance, including modern, folk, country and western, and square dancing.

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FIVE OAKS MUSEUM IS A GATHERING PLACE OF VIBRANT ART, CULTURE, HISTORY, AND STORYTELLING.

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The goal of this organization is to promote or provide access to a variety of visual arts, including organizations that focus on an art form in a specific medium such as stained glass or textiles.

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The goal of this organization is to promote artistic expression within a particular ethnic community; work for the preservation and promotion of the traditions, values and lifestyles of different cultural groups; organize activities and events which promote cultural exchange locally or nationally; and encourage understanding and respect for different cultural heritages among the youthful members of the group as well as the mainstream population.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE POLK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS TO ENCOURAGE THE STUDY, KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE HISTORY OF POLK COUNTY.

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TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS THROUGH COLLECTING, PRESERVING, AND INTERPRETING THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF CLACKAMAS COUNTY. THE MUSEUMS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND STRIVE TO EDUCATE AND PRESERVE THE LEGACY OF CLACKAMAS COUNTY, OREGON.

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SHARING AND CELEBRATING FINNISH HERITAGE AND CONTRIBUTIONS AND CULTURE BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, ARTS AND CRAFT ACTIVITIES IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES A WELCOME TO ALL AT ITS HISTORIC SUOMI HALL.

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ENRICHING LIVES THROUGH THE POWER OF MUSIC, PRESENTING A DIVERSE RANGE OF ORCHESTRAL REPERTOIRE AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE, AND PROVIDING MUSICAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS.

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OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, CULTURAL, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO SERVE THE CHINESE COMMUNITIES.

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THE YOUTH SYMPHONY OF SOUTHERN OREGON (YSSO) DELIVERS TRAINING UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCTOR AND PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS, PRESENTS PERFORMANCES FOR THE COMMUNITY, AND FOSTERS LIFELONG APPRECIATION OF CLASSICAL MUSIC AND THE ARTS. THE YSSO OFFERS ACCESS TO HIGH-LEVEL MUSIC EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCES; DEVELOPS MUSIC TECHNIQUE, AS WELL AS INTERPRETIVE AND ENSEMBLE-PLAYING SKILLS; CULTIVATES TEAMWORK, DISCIPLINE, EMPATHY, SOCIAL COHESION; WORKS WITH PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS, EDUCATORS, AND CULTURAL NETWORKS; SUPPLEMENTS SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAMS; DEVELOPS AUDIENCES; AND IMPROVES THE QUALITY LIFE IN COMMUNITIES.

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ACQUIRE, RESTORE AND OPERATE PORTIONS OF THE FORMER NARROW LOGGING OPERATION OF THE SUMPTER VALLEY RAILWAY COMPANY. WE OFFER SCHOOLS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE IN A TRAIN RIDE, LEARN HOW A STEAM LOCOMOTIVE WORKS AND HOW THIS EQUIPMENT WAS USED IN THE EARLY DAYS.

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TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OREGON'S COASTAL COMMUNITIES WITH DIVERSE, INSPIRING PERFORMANCES AND ENGAGING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES

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PRODUCTION OF THEATRICAL EVENTS TO FURTHER COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND APPRECIATION OF THEATER, LITERARY, AND EDUCATIONAL ARTS.

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TO SUPPORT THE RESTORATION, PRESERVATION, MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC AND NON-PROFIT FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS IN AND AROUND JACKSONVILLE, OREGON.

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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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TO PRESERVE AND DISPLAY THE HISTORY OF THE PENDLETON ROUND-UP AND HAPPY CANYON AND HONOR INDUCTEES OF THE HALL OF FAME.

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TO PROMOTE AN ARTS-RICH ENVIROMENT IN THE COLUMBIA GORGE, IN WHICH NOVICES AS WELL AS WELL-ESTABLISHED ARTISTS AND PERFORMERS DISCOVER AND DEVELOP THEIR FULL CREATIVE POTENTIAL.

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PROMOTING PATRIOTISM, PRESERVING AMERICAN HISTORY, AND SECURING AMERICA'S FUTURE THROUGH BETTER EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN