Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in Virginia

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THE AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF MUSEUMS (THE ALLIANCE) IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING EXCELLENCE WITHIN THE MUSEUM COMMUNITY. THE ALLIANCE SUPPORTS MUSEUM STAFF, BOARDS, AND VOLUNTEERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY IN BETTER SERVING THE PUBLIC. THE ALLIANCE WILL SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOUND PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION AND PROVIDE OUTLETS FOR PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION, AS WELL AS FOSTER THE CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT OF THE MUSEUM PROFESSION THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND OBSERVANCE OF HIGH STANDARDS OF ETHICS. IN PROMOTING ITS PURPOSES, THE ALLIANCE USES MEETINGS, REPORTS, PAPERS, DISCUSSIONS, PUBLICATIONS, AND OTHER MEDIA OF PUBLICITY AND COMMUNICATION SO AS TO INCREASE AND DIFFUSE KNOWLEDGE OF ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO MUSEUMS AND ENCOURAGE COOPERATION AMONG MUSEUMS, MUSEUM PROFESSIONALS, MUSEUM USERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

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TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF RICHMOND BY PRESERVING OUR DIVERSE HISTORIC BUILDINGS, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND PLACES, SPARKING REVITALIZATION, AND CHAMPIONING OUR DISTINCTIVE ARCHITECTURAL LEGACY. HISTORIC RICHMOND PRESERVES, PROTECTS, AND PROMOTES THE HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND PLACES OF RICHMOND FOR THE ECONOMIC BENEFIT AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT OF OUR CITY. TO ACCOMPLISH THESE OBJECTIVES, HISTORIC RICHMOND WILL BUY AND SELL HISTORIC PROPERTIES, UNDERTAKE RESTORATION PROJECTS, AND CARRY OUT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

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ADVANCE THE PROFESSION THROUGH GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND MARKETING.

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TO INSPIRE A LOVE OF LEARNING SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM) BY PROVIDING UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE AND CREATE.

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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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RICHMOND BALLET AWAKENS, UPLIFTS, AND UNITES HUMAN SPIRITS THROUGH THE POWER OF DANCE. DEDICATED TO THE EVOLUTION OF BALLET AS A VERSATILE LANGUAGE OF MOVEMENT THAT CROSSES NATIONAL AND CULTURAL BOUNDARIES, WE SEEK TO DRAW AN EVER BROADER RANGE OF ARTISTS, STUDENTS, AND AUDIENCES TO EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF DANCE THROUGH INSPIRING PERFORMANCES, OUTSTANDING TRAINING, AND MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

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THE AMERICAN CENTER OF RESEARCH (ACOR) IS A NON-PROFIT ACADEMIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTION, WHICH ADVANCES UNDERSTANDING OF JORDAN AND THE MIDDLE EAST, PAST AND PRESENT. WE PROMOTE AND SUPPORT RESEARCH ACROSS A BROAD SWATH OF THE SOCIAL, NATURAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES, HUMANITIES, AND THE ARTS.

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The goal of this organization is to produce plays.

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The goal of this organization is to engage in radio productions and broadcast, including public radio stations and radio stations that offer programming that is designed for community residents who are blind or visually impaired (radio reading services).

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TO ENRICH LIVES THROUGH INSPIRED CHAMBER MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS EXPERIENCES.

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OPERATION OF PUBLIC TELEVISION AND RADIO CHANNELS FOR CABLE CASTING AND PROGRAMMING

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TO PRODUCE AND CREATE LIVE THEATRE FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE PUBLIC GOOD, TO EDUCATE AND PROMOTE PUBLIC INTEREST IN THE THEATRICAL ARTS FOR ALL AGES, AND TO ATTRACT TOURISTS TO SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA.

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TO ACCUMULATE, PRESERVE, PERPETUATE, EDUCATE AND PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE HISTORY, TRADITIONS AND SPIRIT OF THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC SERVICES.

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NEED DESIGNS & DELIVERS COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY EDUC. CURRICULUM & TRAINING TO K-12 SCHOOLS.

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THE GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO COMMEMORATE THE LIFE AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR, PARTICULARLY AS THEY RELATE TO HIS CREDO "DUTY, HONOR, COUNTRY AND ITS RELEVANCE TO FUTURE GENERATIONS OF AMERICANS.

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THE MISSION OF THE PARAMOUNT FOUNDATION, INC. IS TO FUND THE RESTORATION, PRESERVATION, AND LONG-TERM NEEDS OF THE PARAMOUNT THEATER, AN HISTORIC LANDMARK, SO THAT IT MAY SERVE ITS COMMUNITY AND REGION FOR GENERATIONS TO COME WITH PROGRAMS THAT EDUCATE AND ENCHANT, ENRICH, AND ENLIGHTEN.

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THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF RICHMOND, A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, EXISTS TO INSPIRE GROWTH IN ALL CHILDREN BY ENGAGING FAMILIES IN LEARNING THROUGH PLAY.

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TO PROTECT AMERICAN CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELDS AND HISTORIC SITES IN THE CENTRAL VIRGINIA REGION THROUGH ACQUISITIONS AND OTHER STRATEGIES.

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TO PROMOTE AND RAISE FUNDS FOR THE VIRGINIA WAR MEMORIAL, A STATE AGENCY OF VIRGINIA, WHICH WAS CREATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF HONORING PATRIOTIC VIRGINIANS WHO RENDERED FAITHFUL SERVICE AND SACRIFICE IN THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM AND LIBERTY FOR THE COMMONWEALTH AND THE NATION IN TIME OF WAR.

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HOLD TITLE TO PROPERTY AND LOAN PROGRAMS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. DEVELOPE PROPERTY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WHICH IS USED IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.