Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in Illinois

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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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READER INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY JOURNALISM, INC. (RICJI) IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED TO EDUCATE, ADVANCE, AND INFORM PUBLIC DISCOURSE THROUGH LOCAL, INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM IN THE GREATER CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AREA. RICJI OPERATES AND PUBLISHES THE CHICAGO READER, AN ALTERNATIVE NEWSPAPER, WHICH CREATES AND CURATES POLITICAL AND CULTURAL COVERAGE BY AND FOR CHICAGO, INCLUDING HIGHLIGHTING UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES AND STORIES. DURING 2023, RICJI ALSO OPERATED THE CHICAGO INDEPENDENT MEDIA ALLIANCE (CIMA).

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TO PROVIDE AN ENVIROMENT TO PROMOTE CULTURAL AND PERFORMIMG ARTS FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIA AREA AND OTHERS WITHIN A 125 MILES RADIUS. TO INVOLVE AND EDUCATE YOUTH IN THE PERFORMING ARTS.

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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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TO FUND, CREATE AND MAINTAIN A MUSEUM AND WELCOME CENTER IN LITCHFIELD, ILLINOIS, IN ORDER TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE CITYS RICH HISTORY ON ROUTE 66 AND PROVIDE SPACE TO HOUSE HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS.

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PORCHLIGHT, CHICAGOS HOME FOR MUSIC THEATRE, ILLUMINATES THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF THIS AMERICAN ART FORM THROUGH LIVE PERFORMANCE, YOUTH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS THAT POSITIVELY IMPACT AND CONNECT US TO THE COMMUNITY.

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DISPLAY & DEMONSTRATE ANTIQUE FARM MACHINERY TO PROVIDEEDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

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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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BUFFALO THEATRE ENSEMBLE STRIVES TO ENRICH THE CULTURAL LIFE OF THE PEOPLE OF ILLINOIS BY PROVIDING A FORUM IN WHICH ARTISTS, SCHOLARS, WRITERS, STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS EXPLORE NEW IDEAS AND PROVOCATIVE ISSUES THROUGH THE PRODUCTION OF PROFESSIONAL HIGH QUALITY THEATRE FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF ITS AUDIENCES

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PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF A HISTORICAL CHICAGO LANDMARK PROPERTY.

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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 goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research and exhibit collections of objects including documents, tools, implements and furnishings that have significance in helping to interpret or understand the past.

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The goal of this organization is to support a single institution within the Arts, Culture & Humanities major group.

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TO BRING PERCUSSION MUSIC TO NEW STAGES ACROSS THE WORLD, PRESENTING CONCERTS ON NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STAGES, AS WELL AS IN THE ENSEMBLE'S HOME CITY OF CHICAGO. PERFORMANCES INCLUDE REPERTOIRE FROM DIVERSE COMPOSITIONAL VOICES AND COLLABORATIONS WITH ORCHESTRAS, CHILDREN'S CHOIRS AND DANCERS. THE ENSEMBLE RELEASES COMMERCIAL ALBUMS AND STREAMING CONTENT OF ITS WORK.TO DEVELOP NEW REPERTOIRE FOR PERCUSSION, ENGAGING LEADING COMPOSERS AND MUSIC CREATORS OF MANY BACKGROUNDS THROUGH A DEEPLY COLLABORATIVE PROCESS TO CREATE NEW WORKS THAT SPEAK TO A RANGE OF MODERN EXPERIENCES; ANDTO BE ACTIVE IN ARTS EDUCATION BY PRESENTING OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL CONCERTS TO PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN, EXPOSING YOUNGER GENERATIONS TO MUSIC AND THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ARTS IN MODERN CULTURE AND SOCIETY, AND TO BE ACTIVE IN PRESENTING CLINICS AND MASTER-CLASSES TO STUDENTS AT MUSIC SCHOOLS, CONSERVATORIES AND UNIVERSITIES WITH THE GOAL OF EDUCATING FUTURE MUSIC PROFESSIONALS.

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SUPPORTS PROFESSIONAL PERFORMERS AND BROADCASTERS BY PROVIDING TOOLS TO ADVANCE THEIR CRAFTS, MARKET THEIR TALENT, HONE THEIR SKILLS AND EXPAND THEIR OPPORTUNITIES TO EARN A LIVING IN THEIR PROFESSION.

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TO KEEP LAKE BLUFF HISTORY ALIVE BY RESEARCHING AND PRESERVING HISTORICAL INFORMATION, CREATING INTEREST IN AND SHARING KNOWLEDGE OF LOCAL HISTORY, INSPIRING BROAD PARTICIPATION IN EVENTS SUPPORTING AND EMBODYING THE SPI

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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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The goal of this organization is to produce music not specifically covered by another category including marching bands, jazz groups, chamber music groups, blues, country music, ethnic music (e.g., Brazilian, Celtic, Afro-pop, etc.), folk music, rhythm and blues.

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TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ARTS, EDUCTION, AND CULTURE.

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The goal of this organization is the operation of a symphony orchestra including youth symphonies.