Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in California

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THE MISSION OF THE DJERASSI RESIDENT ARTISTS PROGRAM IS TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THE CREATIVITY OF ARTISTS BY PROVIDING UNINTERRUPTED TIME FOR WORK, REFLECTION, AND COLLEGIAL INTERACTION IN A SETTING OF GREAT NATURAL BEAUTY, AND TO PRESERVE THE LAND ON WHICH THE PROGRAM IS SITUATED.

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PRESERVATION AND EDUCATION OF SAN DIEGO COUNTYS HISTORIC RESOURCES BY PRESERVING LINKS TO THE PAST, AND CONSERVING COMMUNITY IDENTITY FOR THE FUTURE.

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THE MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS' MISSION IS TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE, AND ENGAGE THE BROADEST POSSIBLE AUDIENCE THROUGH THE PRESENTATION, INTERPRETATION, COLLECTION, AND PRESERVATION OF PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM, AND VIDEO.

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THE MISSION OF DIVERSIONARY THEATRE IS TO PROVIDE AN INSPIRING AND THOUGHT PROVOKING THEATRICAL PLATFORM TO EXPLORE COMPLEX AND DIVERSE LGBT STORIES, WHICH INFLUENCE THE LARGER CULTURAL DISCUSSION.

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THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO PROTECTING AND PRESERVING MOTION PICTURE HISTORY.

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THE CORE VALUES OF LUNA DANCE INSTITUTE ARE TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO DANCE TO ALL CHILDREN COMMUNITY SERVICE WITH INTEGRITY AND CREATIVITY AS THE FOUNDATION FOR DANCE IN EDUCATION. THESE ARE THE DRIVING FORCES BEHIND LUNA'S UNIQUE PROGRAMMATIC AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES. LUNA'S PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMPONENT AND IT'S MODEL PROGRAMS WORK IN TANDEM TO BRING HIGH QUALITY STANDARD-BASED DANCE LEARNING TO ALL CHILDREN WHILE IMPROVING DANCE TEACHING PRACTICE AND ADVANCING THE FIELD OF DANCE EDUCATION.

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THE MISSION OF THE CALIFORNIA AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM IS TO PRESERVE,EXHIBIT AND TEACH THE STORY OF THE AUTOMOBILE AND ITS INFLUENCE ON OURLIVES.

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THE LEBANESE AMERICAN FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF THE HOUSE OF LEBANON, A CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY CENTER TO SUPPORT LEBANESE HISTORY AND CULTURE, STRENGTHEN TIES WITH AMERICAN SOCIETY AND PROVIDE PROGRESSIVE AND FUNCTIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY.

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SAN DIEGO AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM'S MISSION IS TO TELL THE STORY OF THE SOCIAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF THE AUTOMOBILE THROUGH ITS COLLECTIONS, EXHIBITIONS, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

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SLO REP STRENGTHEN THEATRE'S CULTURAL INFLUENCE AND ENRICHES THE CENTRAL COAST BY PRODUCING PROFESSIONAL THEATRE, NURTURING ARTISTS AND PROVIDING THEATRE EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS.

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The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve and exhibit collections of objects including fine art, decorative art, folk/ethnic art and textiles that are collected primarily for their aesthetic qualities and their importance as representatives of a particular artistic tradition or style.

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TO INSPIRE CURIOSITY AND CREATIVITY THROUGH JOYFUL, TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES.

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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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TO PRESERVE AND TO PROTECT OUR CULTURAL HERITAGE AND ANCESTRAL SACRED SITES, NAMELY OF THE ESSELEN, RUMSEN, CHALONE, SURENO, CHUNCHUNES AND GUATCHARRONE PEOPLE, WHICH INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO THE VILLAGES OF ACHASTA, CHALON, ECHILAT, ENSEN, EXCELEN, ESSLENAJAN, IXCHENTA, JOJOPAN, KUCHUN, PACHEPAS, SARGENTA-RUC, SOCCORONDA, & TUCUTNUT, LOCATED WITHIN SACRED PRE-HISORIC AND HISTORIC TRIBAL LANDS OF MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.

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STAGING OF PLAYS FROM, AND ESTABLISHING EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS RELATING TO, THE CLASSICAL AND CONTEMPORARY THEATRICAL REPERTOIRE.

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TO FUND LAND CONSERVATION THROUGH DONATIONS AND THE SALE OF DONATED ART WORK.

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The goal of this organization is to provide informal arts educational programming and/or instruction but do not grant diplomas or degrees; or which offer services regarding the arts to educational institutions or to public entities involved in education.

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COACHELLA VALLEY REPERTORY IS AN EDUCATIONAL, DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL THEATRE ORGANIZATION THAT OFFERS THOUGHT-PROVOKING, INNOVATIVE THEATER OF SUBSTANCE, AND A VOICE TO A WIDE RANGE OF ARTISTS AND VISIONS. CVREP PROVIDES PRODUCTIONS AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS THAT POSITIVELY ENRICH, ENHANCE AND IMPACT THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY.

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THE MISSION OF THE PARK THEATER TRUST IS TO REFURBISH AND OPERATE LAFAYETTES ICONIC PARK THEATER BUILDING, AND TO REVITALIZE IT INTO AN ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE, COMMUNITY-CENTERED CINEMA, ARTS AND CULTURE HUB WITH PROGRAMMING THAT INCLUDES CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED (SEE PAGE 2)

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SUPPORT, PRESERVE AND CULTIVATE FINNISH CULTURE IN THE UNITED STATES.