Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in Massachusetts

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TO PRODUCE, BROADCAST, AND ADMINISTER THE COMMUNITY COMMUNICATIONS BY AND FOR THE TOWN OF SHREWSBURY AND ITS CITIZENS.

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TO PROMOTE, PRESERVE AND EDUCATE REGARDING SHREWSBURY, MASSACHUSETTS HISTORY.

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

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THE ORGANIZATIONS PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO ENCOURAGE CHARITABLE, CIVIC AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES BY BUSINESS AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE CITY OF LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT AND FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES.

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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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LYNN COMMUNITY TELEVISION (LCTV) IS A NON-PROFIT LYNN, MA BASED ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING THE MEMBERS AND ACCESS USERS OF THE LYNN COMMUNITY WITH A PLATFORM TO VOICE; OPINIONS, NEWS AND LOCAL INFORMATION WHICH MAY NOT BE GENERALLY AVAILABLE FROM COMMERCIAL OR PUBLIC MEDIA. LCTV ENABLES LYNN RESIDENTS AND QUALIFYING LYNN BASED INDIVIDUALS OR ENTITIES THE ABILITY TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES VIA CABLECAST MEDIA.

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THE REHOBOTH ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY WAS INCORPORATED IN NOVEMBER 1884 FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING AND PRESERVING "ALL OBJECTS OF ANTIQUARIAN INTEREST, INCLUDING BOOKS, PAMPHLETS, MANUSCRIPTS, AND WHATEVER MAY SERVE TO ILLUSTRATE THE HISTORY OF THIS ANCIENT TOWN." A FURTHER PURPOSE IS "TO ERECT A SUITABLE BUILDING FOR THIS AND OTHER PURPOSES, INCLUDING A SCHOOL AND LIBRARY."

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PROVIDE PUBLIC INTEREST PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES FOR BROADCAST ON PUBLIC TELEVISION TO CABLE SUBSCRIBERS OF LONGMEADOW, MA.

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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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THE GLOUCESTER STAGE MISSION IS TO PRESENT THE HIGHEST QUALITY PROFESSONAL THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND THUS CONTRIBUTE TO THE CULTUTAL, ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF CAPE ANN.

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TO PROMOTE THE PRESERVATION OF LOCAL HISTORICAL AREAS AND TO PROVIDE HISTORIC EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION

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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND CONNECT THE RESIDENTS OF THE AREA TO THEIR HERITAGE THROUGH PUBLIC PROGRAMS, EXHIBITS, PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH AND TO COLLECT, PRESERVE AND DOCUMENT THE MATERIAL CULTURE OF WESTPORT, MASSACHUSETTS. THE ORGANIZATION OWNS AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OF THE BELL SCHOOL HOUSE AND HANDY HOUSE LOCATED IN WESTPORT.

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OPERATION OF A LOCAL ACCESS CABLE TELEVISION STATION

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PROVIDE CANTEEN SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FIRST RESPONDERS SUCH AS FIREFIGHTERS, POLICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL IN BOSTON AND SURROUNDING AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN, PERSERVE AND DISPLAY FIRE MEMORABILIA AT THE BOSTON FIRE MUSEUM ON CONGRESS STREET AS WELL AS TO EDUCATE AND INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

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THE JEWISH ALLIANCE FOR LAW AND SOCIAL ACTION (JALSA), A MASSACHUSETTS-BASED SOCIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATION, PUTS OUR JEWISH VALUES INTO ACTION BY ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY IN PROMOTING CIVIL RIGHTS AND PROTECTING CIVIL LIBERTIES, AND PASSIONATELY PURSUING SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, RACIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE FOR ALL PEOPLE.

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SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY ACCESS TELEVISION IS A LEADING PUBLIC ACCESS MEDIA CENTER THAT ENABLES A VIBRANT AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY TO EXPRESS ITS CREATIVITY, EXPLAIN ITS IDEAS, SHARE ITS CULTURES, AND FOSTER THE INDIVIDUAL'S RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF SPEECH. SCAT SUPPORTS AND CREATES COMMUNITY-DRIVEN MEDIA THROUGH EDUCATION, PRODUCTION RESOURCES, AND DISTRIBUTION ON CABLE TELEVISION AND THE WEB. THIS INCLUDES: PROVIDING MEDIA ARTS TRAINING AND LITERACY TO RESIDENTS (INCLUDING YOUTH AND UNDER- REPRESENTED GROUPS) THAT COMPRISE SOMERVILLE MA AND BEYOND; FACILITATING AUDIO AND VIDEO PRODUCTION THROUGH USE AND LOANING OF STUDIO FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT; TRANSMITTING BOTH COMMUNITY-PRODUCED AND IN-HOUSE CONTENT VIA CABLE ACCESS TELEVISION (SCATV CH 3 ON CHARTER AND RCN),BOSTONFREERADIO.COM, AND VARIOUS WEB AND SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCES MAINTAINED BY THE ORGANIZATION.

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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.

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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 ORGANIZATIONS CENTRAL MISSION IS TO PRESENT FREE ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS AS A MEANS OF BRINGING OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER AN ENRICHING OUR CITY. THE ORCHESTRA IS MADE UP OF SOME OF THE FINEST PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS IN THE REGION, AND PERFORMS FAMILIAR CLASSICS, NEWLY COMMISSIONED WORKS, AND NEGLECTED WORKS BY COMPOSERS FROM UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES. WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO INCREASING DIVERSITY, EQUALITY AND INCLUSION BOTH ON AND OFF STAGE, AND WE ARE DEDICATED TO USING MUSIC AS A WAY TO RAISE AWARENESS OF ISSUES AND BRING PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS TOGETHER. OUR SIGNATURE CONCERT SERIES TAKES PLACES OUTDOORS AT THE ICONIC HATCH MEMORIAL SHELL ON THE CHARLES RIVER, BUT WE ALSO PERFORM FREQUENTLY IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS OF BOSTON AND SURROUNDING CITIES AND TOWNS, WITH A PATICULAR FOCUS ON UDERSERVED AREAS. THE ORCHESTRA HAS A STRONG HISTORY OF COLLABORATION ON AND OFF STAGE, INCLUDING PARTNERSHIPS WITH YOUNG PEOPLE, OTHER ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND CULTURAL AND CIVIC INSTITUTIONS.