Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in California

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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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TO TRAIN AND EDUCATE TODAY'S YOUTH THROUGH MUSICAL THEATER, TO SET AND ACHIEVE HIGH ARTISTIC AND PERSONAL GOALS, AND TO INSPIRE THEM TO BECOME EXEMPLARY ARTISTS, PATRONS AND CITIZENS OF TOMORROW.

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SPACE'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER OUR YOUTH TO DISCOVER AND TRUST IN THEIR INNATE ABILITY TO BE CREATIVE, RESPONSIBLE, AND COMPASSIONATE INDIVIDUALS THROUGH EFFECTIVE TRAINING IN DANCE, THEATER, MUSIC, AND CULTURAL EDUCATION. THE SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS AND CULURAL EDUCATION (AKA SPACE) PROVIDES CLASSES IN DANCE, ACTING, MUSICAL THEATRE, AND ART IN A CULTURALLY DIVERSE CONTEXT.

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SILICON VALLEY CREATES' MISSION IS TO ELEVATE SILICON VALLEY'S CREATIVE CULTURE.

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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 SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM ENGAGES AND INSPIRES PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES BY PRESERVING AND SHOWCASING THE AGRICULTURAL INNOVATION, INGENUITY, AND DIVERSE HISTORIES OF OUR COUNTY.

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BRAVA IS A PROFESSIONAL ARTS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO PRODUCING, PRESENTING, AND CULTIVATING LIVE ART CELEBRATING THE INTERSECTION OF FEMINISM AND MULTICULTURALISM THAT IGNITES SOCIAL CHANGE AND EMPOWERS COMMUNITY.

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TO BE THE RECOGNIZED FLAGSHIP INSTITUTION FOR INFORMATION ON THE SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL BY SHOWCASING OUR RICH MARITIME HISTORY, PRESENTING INSPIRATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND PROMOTING INSIGHTFUL DISUSSIONS ABOUT THE FUTURE OF OUR COASTAL COMMUNITY.

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RESTORATION AND DISPLAY OF VINTAGE MILITARY AIRCRAFT.

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The goal of this organization is to promote the study, teaching, or appreciation of the humanities.

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THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING THE DISENFRANCHISED POPULATION IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA WITH OPPORTUNITES TO BUILD COMMUNITY AND GIVE VOICE TO THEIR EXPERIENCES. PROGRAMS ARE ALSO INVOLVED WITH THE PRISON POPULATION IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA.

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THROUGH DAILY FILM SCREENINGS, FILM FESTIVALS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, VISUAL ARTS EXHIBITIONS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS, THE ROXIE PROVIDES A SPACE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS TO GATHER, CONNECT, AND LEARN IN AN ACCESSIBLE AND INSPIRING ENVIRONMENT.

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OUR MISSION IS TO DISRUPT GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE, WHICH CAUSES PHYSICAL, SEXUAL, EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL, AND ECONOMIC HARM WITHIN AAPI COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE U.S. AND ITS TERRITORIES.

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TO PRESERVE TRADITIONAL WOODEN BOAT BUILDING SKILLS, DESIGN, NAVIGATION AND BOAT REPLICATION.

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THE MAESTRO FOUNDATION NURTURES YOUNGCLASSICAL MUSICIANS AND ENCOURAGES THE APPRECIATION OF CLASSICAL MUSIC.

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WE PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE HEALING EFFECT OF ART TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES; AND TO THE UNDERSERVED YOUTH AND SENIORS IN OUR COMMUNITY. OUR CLASSES ARE TAUGHT IN A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT BY PROFESSIONAL ART INSTRUCTORS WHO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO ENRICH THEIR LIVES THROUGH SCULPTING, POTTER'S WHEEL, HAND BUILDING, RAKU POTTERY, BISQUE WARE, PAINTING AND FUSED GLASS.

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TO MANAGE AND GROW AN ENDOWMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY OF SANTA BARBARA.

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THE MISSION OF THE SPRECKELS ORGAN SOCIETY IS TO PRESERVE, PROGRAM AND PROMOTE THE SPRECKELS ORGAN AS A WORLD TREASURE FOR ALL PEOPLE. THE SPRECKELS ORGAN SOCIETY PRESENTS OVER 65 CONCERTS EACH YEAR FREE OF CHARGE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. WE ALSO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUNG ORGAN STUDENTS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS, FOCUSING ON TITLE I SCHOOLS.

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COUNTERPULSE PROVIDES SPACE AND RESOURCES FOR EMERGING ARTISTS AND CULTURAL INNOVATORS, SERVING AS AN INCUBATOR FOR THE CREATION OF SOCIALLY RELEVANT, COMMUNITY-BASED ART AND CULTURE. COUNTER- PULSE ACTS AS A CATALYST FOR ART AND ACTION; CREATING A FORUM FOR THE OPEN [CONT.]

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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.