Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in Oregon

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THE MISSION OF METROPOLITAN YOUTH SYMPHONY IS TO EDUCATE, DEVELOP, AND PROMOTE YOUNG MUSICIANS.

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ARTS, CULTURE, HUMANITIES, EDUCATION, TRADE TRAINING, ART CAREER TRAINING, ARTIST RESIDENCY AND HUMAN SERVICES.

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OREGON COAST SCENIC RAILROAD IS COMMITTED TO THE EDUCATION ABOUT,PRESERVATION, AND RESTORATION OF THE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THEPACIFIC NORTHWEST

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REHABILITATE AND RESTORE THE HISTORIC WHITESIDE THEATRE IN DOWNTOWN CORVALLIS TO BECOME A MULTIPURPOSE ENTERTAINMENT AND EVENTS VENUE, ENHANCING ECONOMIC VITALITY AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY FOR THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY

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GUIDED BY FIVE VALUES OF BODY, LAND, TRUTH, JUSTICE,AND COMMUNITY, 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 create and/or perform a variety of types of dance, including modern, folk, country and western, and square dancing.

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DESCHUTES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY LAUNCHES SPECIAL EVENT PROGRAMS DURING THE YEAR WITH SPONSORSHIPS AND OTHER PARTNERS. OCHS ALSO HOST THE SUMMER SHOOTOUT MARBLE TOURNAMENT WITH SPONSORSHIP FROM THE BULLETIN, IN WHICH KIDS AND ADULTS LEARN HOW TO PLAY OLD-FASHIONED MARBLES AND OTHER GAMES.

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

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MY VOICE MUSIC IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION BASED IN PORTLAND, OREGON THAT ENGAGES YOUTH IN MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE IN ORDER TO PROMOTE SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL SKILLS, AND EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION.MY VOICE MUSIC WILL PROVIDE UNDER-SERVED YOUTH WITH ENGAGING, RELEVANT, AND CHALLENGING EXPERIENCES IN MUSIC IN ORDER TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS. ANCHORED IN A BELIEF IN THE POWER OF MUSIC, RELATIONSHIP AND STORY, WE WILL BE GUIDED BY THOUGHTFUL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP AND A DEEP COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION THROUGH EXPERIENCE.

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TEACH MANDARIN CHINESE BY PROVIDING IMMERSION PROGRAMS THAT MAKE LEARNING EASY AND FUN. PROVIDE COURSES ON CHINESE CULTURE IN AREAS SUCH AS COOKING AND ART. OFFER ENRICHMENT COURSES IN MATH, WRITING AND THE ARTS.

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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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DEDICATED TO EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE AGRICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY USED DURING THE LATE 19TH AND EARLY 20TH CENTURIES.

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

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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 PROMOTE AND FURTHER THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SALEM ART ASSOCIATION; TO RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SALEM ART ASSOCIATION; TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR LECTURES, SPEECHES, SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, RESEARCH, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SURVEYS, INVESTIGATIONS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR THE EDUCATION, ENJOYMENT, AND BENEFIT OF THE SALEM ART ASSOCIATION AND GENERAL PUBLIC.

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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.