Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in California

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TO INSPIRE LEARNING THROUGH CREATIVE PLAY AND DISCOVERY.

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ORGANIZATION OFFERS EDUCATION TO FILMMAKERS ABOUT DISTRIBUTION AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICES WITHOUT TAKING RIGHTS.

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TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES THE NATIONAL STEINBECK CENTER AND BUILD COMMUNITY, CELEBRATE CREATIVITY INSPIRED BY THE WORDS OF JOHN STEINBECK.

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THE LOS ALTOS HISTORY MUSEUM GATHERS AND PRESENTS ARTIFACTS AND STORIES TO BRIDGE THE PAST AND THE PRESENT BY FOSTERING THE CREATIVE ENERGY OF VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF TO PRODUCE ENGAGING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS THAT CHALLENGE ESTABLISHED NARRATIVES.

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AHJN IS AN ORGANIZATION PROVIDING STRUCTURE AND COORDINATION FOR THE COLLABORATIVE WORK OF COMMUNITY-BASED ARTS EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS SERVING SYSTEM-IMPACTED YOUTH IN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION, BUILD RESILIENCY AND WELLNESS, INCREASE COMMUNITY HEALTH, ELIMINATE RECIDIVISM, AND CENTER ARTS AS A CHANGE STRATEGY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, COMMUNITIES, AND SYSTEMS.

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TO PROTECT, RESTORE, AND INSPIRE CONSERVATION OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AND ITS WATERSHED - FROM THE SIERRA TO THE SEA. SAN FRANCISCO'S LARGEST WATERSHED CONSERVATION GROUP, BAY.ORG IS A 501(C)(3) NOT-FOR-PROFIT THAT SPEAKS NOT JUST FOR THE BAY, LOCAL COASTAL WATERS, DELTA, RIVERS, AND WETLANDS, BUT ALSO FOR THE WILDLIFE AND PEOPLE WHO CALL THIS PLACE - THE LARGEST ESTUARY ON THE WEST COAST - THEIR HOME. BAY.ORG IS CHANGING THE RELATIONSHIP THAT PEOPLE HAVE WITH THE BAY BY UTILIZING TECHNOLOGY AND TAPPING INTO THE LIFESTYLE OF THE BAY AREA. WE ARE CHANGING THE CONVERSATION ABOUT CONSERVATION TO MAKE IT APPROACHABLE, ACHIEVABLE, AND FUN. THROUGH OUR FIVE UNIQUE DIVISIONS (AQUARIUM OF THE BAY, THE BAY INSTITUTE, SEA LION CENTER, ECOCENTER AT HERON'S HEAD PARK, BAY MODEL ALLIANCE), WE MOTIVATE BAY AREA RESIDENTS AND OUT OF TOWN VISITORS TO BECOME AGENTS OF CHANGE FOR A HEALTHY, THRIVING ECOSYSTEM.

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THE MUSEUM FOUNDATION OPERATES THE MUSEUM THROUGH A SUCCESSFUL PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE AND SERVES AS A HUB FOR SCIENTIFIC AND HISTORICAL LEARNING FOR OVER 50,000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR THROUGH EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.

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ARTS, CRAFTS, HISTORY & EDUCATION OF JAPANESE AMERICAN HISTORY IN SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA.

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PRESERVATION OF THE HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF CHINESE-AMERICANS IN SAN DIEGO AND THE EDUCATION OF PEOPLE IN CHINESE-AMERICAN HISTORY. SPECIAL EXHIBITS & LECTURES OCCUR IN ADDITION TO PERMANENT EXHIBITS.

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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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PROVIDE GENERAL PUBLIC THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY AND APPRECIATE THE ART AND CULTURE PRODUCED IN THE COMMUNITIES THROUGH PUBLIC MEETINGS AND EXHIBITIONS

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The goal of this organization is to foster, nurture and sustain artistic excellence and create a climate in which the arts and humanities may flourish in a community.

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THE AUTOMOBILE DRIVING MUSEUM'S MISSION IS TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, EXHIBIT AND RIDE IN HISTORIC VEHICLES. WE USE OUR COLLECTION TO PRESENT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND DISPLAYS THAT ILLUSTATE THE AESTHETIC, ENGINEERING AND CULTURAL EVOLUTION OF THE AUTOMOBILE.

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SOCIAL, CHARITABLE AND CIVIC. TO OPERATE LOW-INCOME HOUSING.

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THE NEWS REVENUE HUB AIMS TO FORTIFY THE PUBLIC'S ACCESS TO QUALITY JOURNALISM BY HELPING NEWS ORGANIZATIONS BUILD SUSTAINABILITY.

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The goal of this organization is to publish a variety of materials on diverse topics. Includes university presses.

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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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The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.

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The goal of this organization is to provide access to the performing arts or a variety of art forms including the performing arts, and/or which present performing arts series.

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TO FOSTER HEALTHY COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE SAN GERONIMO VALLEY AND NICASIO BY PROVIDING AN INCLUSIVE, DIVERSE, AND DYNAMIC CENTER FOR LOCALLY BASED HUMAN SERVICES, ARTS AND CULTURE, EDUCATION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING.