Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in Illinois

MISSION:

TINKER SWISS COTTAGE MUSEUM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, TOURS AND A SMALL GIFT SHOP. VISITORS EXPERIENCE AN ACCURATE PORTRAIT OF LIFE FOR A MIDWESTERN FAMILY DURING THE GILDED AGE.

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The goal of this organization is to produce films, videos and holographic images for a variety of educational, documentary and cultural purposes, and/or promote public appreciation of film and video. Also included are organizations that encourage new, foreign and independent filmmakers through the organization and presentation of film expositions and festivals or which show old or difficult to obtain films in noncommercial facilities.

MISSION:

TO BRING FINE SYMPHONIC AND CHORAL MUSIC TO THE QUINCY AREA, TO PROVIDE ENSEMBLES FOR LOCAL MUSICIANS TO PERFORM, AND TO OFFER PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE YOUNG MUSICIANS' INTEREST AND SKILLS IN SUCH MUSIC.

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INTONATION KIDS EXPLORE THEIR LIMITLESS POTENTIAL BY LEARNING TO PLAY INSTRUMENTS AND FORMING THEIR OWN ROCK BANDS. OUR YEAR-ROUND CLASSES MAKE MUSIC ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH INSTRUMENTS, INSTRUCTION, MENTORSHIP, AND THE CHANCE TO PERFORM ON STAGES ACROSS THE CITY. EACH INTONATION STUDENT TAKES PART IN A PERSONAL AND TEAM APPROACH TO PRACTICE, SETTING GOALS,AND PROBLEM SOLVING; AND OVER TIME THEY GAIN THE CONFIDENCE TO TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR DIRECTION AND SEEK OUT NEW EXPERIENCES.

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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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REPRESENTATION OF MEMBERS IN THE NEGOTIATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF MULTI-EMPLOYER COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS WITH THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS (AND POSSIBLY OTHER LOCAL UNIONS) IN CONNECTION WITH ELECTRONIC MEDIA ACTIVITIES DISTRIBUTED BEYOND THE LOCAL'S JURISDICTION.

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The goal of this organization is the production of operas.

MISSION:

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 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS THROUGH GIFTS TO VARIOUS WELL-KNOWN EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS.

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TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT CONTEMPORARY CLASSICAL MUSIC THROUGH PERFORMANCES AND OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES.

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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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THEY ARE ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSES OF EDUCATING THE LOCAL AND REGIONAL POPULACE ON THE IMPORTANCE OF THE LOCAL ORCHARDS AND HORTICULTURE IN GENERAL; TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR LOCAL NONPROFITS AND CHARITIES TO SHOWCASE THEIR ORGANIZATIONS AND FUNDRAISE; TO PROVIDE THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASSIST WITH AND PARTICIPATE IN A PUBLIC EVENT; TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS; TO FOSTER COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL INTERACTION AND COOPERATION; AND TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT VARIOUS CHARITABLE, GOVERNMENTAL AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS AND CAUSES THROUGH INVESTMENT IN FACILITIES AND OTHER PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS AND DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT.

MISSION:

THE HOMEWOOD SCIENCE CENTER IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)3 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, INCLUDING DEVELOPING AND OPERATING A COMMUNITY SCIENCE CENTER TO ADVANCE LEARNING FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN THE AREAS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.

MISSION:

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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STAGE 212, INC. OFFERS QUALITY THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS TO THE ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY IN THE FORM OF FOUR FULL-LENGTH SHOWS PLUS PREVIEWS AND OTHER SPECIAL THEATRICAL EVENTS.

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The goal of this organization is to interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.

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FREE STREET THEATER CREATES AFFORABLE, INCLUSIVE AND INNOVATIVE THEATER IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS CHICAGO SEEKING NEW AND EFFECTIVE WAYS TO CHALLENGE RACIAL AND ECONOMIC SEGREGATION THROUGH THE ARTS.

MISSION:

TO PRESERVE AND RESTORE THE RIKE HOUSE BUILT IN 1853, ALLOWING VISITORS TO SEE LIFE AS IT WAS AT THE TURN OF THE CENTURY

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TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN AN ART CENTER FOR PROGRAMS, SHOWS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT ENCOURAGE ART AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION.

MISSION:

TO MOBILIZE CHICAGOS DANCE COMMUNITY. TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS AND DANCE COMMUNITY PROFESSIONALS DEALING WITH CRITICAL HEALTH ISSUES.