Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in California

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THE SOCIETY FOR ASIAN ART OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF INNOVATIVE, HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS, ALONG WITH SOCIAL AND CULINARY EVENTS WHERE PARTICIPANTS SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND ENTHUSIASM. THE ORAGANIZATION SPONSORS FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC TRAVEL, VISITS TO PRIVATE ART DEALERS AND COLLECTIONS, INDEPTH STUDY GROUPS, SPECIAL LECTURES BY LEADING SCHOLARS, LITERATURE COURSES AND SYMPOSIA.

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TO INSPIRE OUR COMMUNITY AND VISITORS TO ENJOY, VALUE AND CONSERVE WILDLIFE AND NATURAL AREAS THROUGH ART. WE PROVIDE ARTISTIC, EDUCATIONAL AND FIELD EXPERIENCES OF NATURE FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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TO FOSTER AN APPRECIATION FOR MUSIC BY PRESENTING PERFORMANCES AND MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

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TO PRESEVE, ARCHIVE AND PRESENT THE HISTORY OF SUNNYVALE TO PEOPLE OF SUNNYVALE OF CLOSE-UP, WELL DOCUMENTED LOOK AT THE UNIQUE HISTORY - FROM OHLONE INDIANS WHO LIVED IN THEIR VALLEY IN THE DISTANT PAST TO THE TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS OF THE PRESENT AND ALL OF THE HISTORICAL EVENTS IN BETWEEN - WHICH HAVE SHAPED THE SUNNYVALE THEY KNOW TODAY.

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PROMOTION OF EQUAL RIGHTS FOR WOMEN IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY. TO SERVE AS A REPOSITORY FOR INFORMATION ON QUALIFIED WOMEN IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY.

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THE PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL ART WORKSHOPS FOR THE COMMUNITY AND HELPS FUND ART EXHIBITIONS.

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DEVELOP YOUTH THEATER AND MUSIC SKILLS WHILE EDUCATING K-8 STUDENTS

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MARIN THEATRE COMPANY PRODUCES WORLD-CLASS THEATRE FOR THE COUNTY OF MARIN AND BAY AREA COMMUNITIES. MTC STRIVES TO SET A NATIONAL STANDARD FOR INTIMATE THEATRE EXPERIENCES OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY, FEATURIING PROVOCATIVE PLAYS BY PASSIONATE PLAYWRIGHTS. MTC PURSUES A DIALOGUE WITH ITS COMMUNITY THAT ADDRESSES OUR NATIONAL AND LOCAL CONCERNS AND INTERESTS, AND ASSISTS IN FINDING A NEW UNDERSTANDING OF THE AUDIENCES' LIVES. MTC CREATES FUTURE ARTISTS AND ARTS PATRONS THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH.

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GREENWAYS MISSION UTILIZES ARTS AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISE AS TOOLS TO FORGE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN A BROAD CONSTITUENCY OF ARTISTS, EDUCATORS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, STUDENTS AND AUDIENCES.

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TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT INDIAN GAMING ON FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED INDIAN LANDS, TO PROMOTE, PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE GENERAL WELFARE AND INTERESTS OF INDIAN TRIBES.

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TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SANTA CRUZ AREA AND TO ENJOY AND APPRECIATE THE FULL SPECTRUM OF JAZZ MUSIC THROUGH LIVE PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATION. WE PRESENT EXTRAORDINARY REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MUSICIANS AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES.

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THE CARPINTERIA ARTS CENTER'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A VIBRANT, DIVERSE, AND WELCOMING COMMUNITY ARTS AND EVENTS CENTER DESIGNED TO 1) SHOWCASE AND EXHIBIT LOCAL ART, 2) OFFER ARTS RELATED CLASSES, ACTIVITIES, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, AND 3) SERVE AS A PRIME LOCATION FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EVENTS.

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LISTENER-SUPPORTED, NON-COMMERCIAL, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PUBLIC RADIO ORGANIZATION.

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THE WOW SCIENCE MUSEUM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN THROUGH INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS.

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THE SOCIETY OF CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS, A NON-PROFIT, 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION, IS ONE OF THE LARGEST EXISTING ORGANIZATIONS FOR WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS. IT IS THE PREEMINENT MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION FOR CHILDREN'S BOOK CREATORS. WE ARE A GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF WRITERS, ILLUSTRATORS, TRANSLATORS, PUBLISHERS, LIBRARIANS. OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF AN ABUNDANCE OF QUALITY CHILDREN'S BOOKS, SO THAT YOUNG PEOPLE EVERYWHERE HAVE THE BOOKS THEY NEED AND DESERVE.

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THE ASSOCIATION MAINTAINS, REPAIRS AND REPLACES COMMON AREA PROPERTY AND PROVIDES MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE COMMON AREA PROPERTY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION.

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THE SONOMA VALLEY MUSEUM OF ART BUILDS COMMUNITY AROUND ART.

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PROVIDING CLASSICAL MUSIC TO THE AREA AND PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND SCHOLARSHIPS.

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THE OAKLAND SYMPHONY, YOUTH ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS BRING TOGETHER ORCHESTRAL MUSIC, CHORAL MUSIC, AND YOUTH EDUCATION TO STRENGTHEN THE OAKLAND/EAST BAY COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING QUALITY LIVE PERFORMANCES, EDUCATION FOR LIFETIME ENRICHMENT AND THE (CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 LINE 1)

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CONTRIBUTE TO AND ASSIST IN THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION AND DEDVELOPMENT OF THE WAR MEMORIAL AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER BUILDINGS OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO.