Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in Massachusetts

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REVOLUTIONARY SPACES BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO EXPLORE THE AMERICAN STRUGGLE TO CREATE AND SUSTAIN A FREE SOCIETY, SINGULARLY EVOKED BY BOSTON'S OLD SOUTH MEETING HOUSE AND OLD STATE HOUSE. WE STEWARD THESE BUILDINGS AS GATHERING SPACES FOR THE OPEN EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AND THE CONTINUING PRACTICE OF DEMOCRACY, INSPIRING ALL WHO BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF PEOPLE TO GOVERN THEMSELVES.

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GRUB STREET IS A NON-PROFIT WRITING CENTER DEDICATED TO NURTURING WRITERS AND CONNECTING READERS WITH THE WEALTH OF WRITING TALENT IN THE BOSTON AREA. THEIR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT CREATIVE WRITERS AT ALL STAGES OF THEIR DEVELOPMENT SO THAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS OF PUBLICATION, SOCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING, GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT IN THE FIELD, AND/OR PERSONAL ENRICHMENT.

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TO SHARE THE LEGACY OF PAUL REVERE, HIS LIFE, HOME, AND NEIGHBORHOOD BY PRESERVING TWO OF BOSTON'S OLDEST HOMES AND BY PROVIDING A LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCE WITH A REMARKABLE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE.

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THE USS CONSTITUTION MUSEUM SERVES AS THE MEMORY AND EDUCATIONAL VOICE OF USS CONSTITUTION.

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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 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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THE MISSION OF SHAKESPEARE & COMPANY IS TO DELIVER A SUSTAINABLE AND (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) VITAL PROGRAM OF PERFORMANCE, TRAINING, AND EDUCATION, INTEGRATED FOR THE DEEPENED EXPERIENCE OF THE ARTISTS, THE AUDIENCE, THE COMPANY, AND THE COMMUNITY. WE EMBRACE THE CORE VALUES OF SHAKESPEARE'S WORK: COLLABORATION, COMMITMENT TO LANGUAGE, VISCERAL EXPERIENCE AND CLASSICAL IDEALS, EXPRESSED WITH PHYSICAL PROWESS AND AN EMBODIED CONTEMPORARY VOICE.

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NEW ENGLAND PUBLIC MEDIA IS COMMITTED TO SERVING THE PEOPLE OF WESTERN NEW ENGLAND BY PROVIDING TRUSTWORTHY JOURNALISM, CULTURAL CONTENT, EVENTS AND INITIATIVES, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. NEW ENGLAND PUBLIC MEDIA WILL EMERGE AS A REGIONAL HUB THAT EMBODIES BEST PRACTICES IN PUBLIC MEDIA ACROSS ALL PLATFORMS.NEW ENGLAND PUBLIC MEDIA IS WESTERN NEW ENGLANDS RESOURCE FOR THE BEST IN PUBLIC MEDIAA ROBUST, MULTI-PLATFORM ORGANIZATION THAT ADDRESSES THE FULL RANGE OF JOURNALISM, EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT INTERESTS ACROSS OUR REGION. AS A TRUSTED, RESPECTED AND RESPONSIVE COMMUNITY RESOURCE, NEPM CONNECTS THE DIVERSE RESIDENTS OF OUR REGION TO EACH OTHER AND THE WORLD THROUGH ORIGINAL STORYTELLING, DYNAMIC PROGRAMMING, AND INCLUSIVE EVENTS THAT INFORM, EDUCATE AND INSPIRE.

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TO SPARK DELIGHT IN LEARNING BY IGNITING CURIOSITY AND CREATIVITY IN CHILDREN AND ADULTS, AS THEY DISCOVER TOGETHER THE JOYS OF SCIENCE, NATURE, AND PLAY.

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TO PRODUCE CLASSIC AND NEW PLAYS WITH DISTINCTION AND VERVE, AND TO PRESENT ARTISTS WITH PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES SELDOM AVAILABLE ELSEWHERE.

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TO REMOVE THE TECHNICAL AND SOCIAL BARRIERS BETWEEN BOSTON'S MUSIC MAKERS AND THEIR CREATIVE VISIONS THROUGH TRULY AFFORDABLE MUSIC WORKSPACE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.

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TO RAISE PRIVATE FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF OUR CITY'S ONLY PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS.

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HSV BRINGS THE SHAKER STORY TO LIFE AND PRESERVES IT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. ANNUALLY 50,000+ VISITORS ARE SERVED ON SITE, VIA GUIDED TOURS, AUDIO/FILM EXPERIENCES, CRAFT/TRADE DEMONSTRATIONS, SPECIAL EVENTS/PROGRAMS, EXHIBITIONS, PUBLICATIONS, A GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM, AND RESTORATION PROJECTS. THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE IS ANCHORED BY THE INTACT SHAKER SITE OF 20 HISTORIC BUILDINGS, 35 PERIOD ROOM SPACES, GARDENS, FARM ANIMALS, TRAILS, AND A 22,000 OBJECT PERMANENT COLLECTION.

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BATTLESHIP COVE IS A WAR MEMORIAL AND HISTORIC MILITARY MUSEUM.

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THE BOSTON SOCIETY OF ARCHITECTS (BSA/AIA) EXISTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR BOSTON-AREA RESIDENTS BY CHAMPIONING INNOVATION IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT.

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TO ENCOURAGE MUSICAL EXCELLENCE IN A PROFESSIONAL AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT BY PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY ORCHESTRA TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES TO QUALIFIED MUSICIANS, GRADES K-12, AND MAKING ITS PROGRAMS ACCESSIBLE TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND OUTREACH.

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TO PRESENT LIBERATING ART BY, FOR, AND ABOUT QUEER AND TRANS PEOPLE OF COLOR THAT TRANSCENDS ARTISTIC BOUNDARIES, CELEBRATES CULTURAL ABUNDANCE, AND DISMANTLES OPPRESSION.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO OWN, PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN REAL PROPERTY INCLUDING AN HISTORIC HOUSE AT 400 BEACON STREET IN NEWTON, MA, WHICH IS A FORMER RESIDENCE OF MARY BAKER EDDY, IN SUPPORT OF THE MISSION AND PROGRAMS OF LONGYEAR FOUNDATION, THE SUPPORTED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION WHICH IS DEDICATED TO ADVANCING THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE LIFE AND WORK OF MARY BAKER EDDY THE DISCOVERER, FOUNDER AND LEADER OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE AND HER EARLY STUDENTS.

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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 MISSION OF GORE PLACE IS TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THE 1806 COUNTRY ESTATE OF CHRISTOPHER AND REBECCA GORE AS A UNIQUE COMMUNITY RESOURCE THAT TELLS THE STORY OF EARLY 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN LIFE.