Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in Oregon

MISSION:

TO RENOVATE, PRESERVE AND OPERATE THE HISTORIC EGYPTIAN THEATRE AS A PERFORMING ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER AND TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC VITALITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE COMMUNITY BY OFFERING PROGRAMS OF CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL VALUE.

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TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A ASTATEWIDE FIRE MUSEUM TO SHAE THE STORY OF FIRE SERVICE, HONOR THOSE IN FIRE SERVICE, PROMOTE PUBLIC FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION, AND PRESERVE, AND DISPLAY FIRE SERVICE ARTIFACTS.

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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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PRODUCING INTIMATE AND HISTORICALLY INFORMED INTERPRETATIONS OF MUSIC COMPOSED BEFORE 1840.

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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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LANE ARTS COUNCIL CULTIVATES STRONG AND CREATIVE ARTS COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY EXPERIENCES, ENGAGING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN ARTS EDUCATION, AND ENCOURAGING ARTISTIC ENDEAVORS.

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PRESERVATION OF LOCAL HISTORY, CULTURE AND RELATED HISTORIC BUILDINGS & SITES. PLACING PLAQUES ON OR ADJACENT TO THESE BUILDINGS AND SITES AS A WAY OF IDENTIFICATION OF SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PROPERTY.

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WHITE BIRD IS COMMITTED TO BRINGING THE BEST PORTLAND-BASED, REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL DANCE COMPANIES TO PORTLAND, OREGON AND TO FOSTERING THE GROWTH OF DANCE IN THE REGION.

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RESTORE OREGON'S MISSION IS TO PRESERVE, REUSE, AND PASS FORWARD THE SPACES AND PLACES THAT REFLECT OREGON'S DIVERSE CULTURAL HERITAGE AND MAKE OUR COMMUNITIES VIBRANT, INCLUSIVE, LIVABLE AND SUSTAINABLE.

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The goal of this organization is to engage in television productions and broadcast, including producers of public television, cable television, community access television, broadcasting in schools, and interactive television.

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TO PROMOTE AND FURTHER THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SALEM ART ASSOCIATION; TO RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SALEM ART ASSOCIATION; TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR LECTURES, SPEECHES, SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, RESEARCH, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SURVEYS, INVESTIGATIONS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR THE EDUCATION, ENJOYMENT, AND BENEFIT OF THE SALEM ART ASSOCIATION AND GENERAL PUBLIC.

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SEE PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 1 FOR A DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.

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THE MISSION OF OREGON BLACK PIONEERS IS TO RESEARCH, RECOGNIZE AND COMMEMORATE THE CULTURE AND HERITAGE OF AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE STATE OF OREGON. OUR GOAL IS TO SECURE A PLACE AND FORUM IN WHICH THIS HERITAGE CAN BE SHARED WITH THE GREATER PUBLIC.

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OUTSIDE THE FRAME TRAINS HOMELESS AND MARGINALIZED YOUTH TO BE THE DIRECTORS OF THEIR OWN FILMS AND LIVES.

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THE ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE IS TO CREATE THEATRE THAT TRANSCENDS THE LIMITS ASSOCIATED WITH LANGUAGE, AGE AND EVEN GRAVITY, THEREBY SHARING WITH THE COMMUNITY THE ORGANIZATIONS DISTINCTIVE THEATRICAL APPROACH. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO MAINTAIN AND EXPAND THEIR FACILITY AS A CULTURAL CENTER FOR PORTLAND OREGON'S DANCE, MUSIC AND THEATRE COMPANIES WHO ARE IN NEED OF A VENUE FOR PERFORMANCE SPACE, AND TO PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY WITH AN IMPORTANT, AFFORDABLE INNER-CITY VENUE TO EXPERIENCE AND LEARN ABOUT UNIQUE ART FORMS.

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THE ORGANIZATION HAS A FESTIVAL EVERY YEAR FOR THE COMMUNITY AND THE STATE OF OREGON. FESTIVAL STARTED IN 1961. IT PROVIDES MUSIC, DANCING, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR THE FESTIVAL AND VENDORS SETUP THEIR BOOTHS AND PAYS A FEE TO THE FESTIVAL.

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SEE STATEMENT OSHOKOOKAI OF PORTLAND WAS ORGANIZED TO DEVELOP AND IMPROVE CULTURAL COMMUNICATION BETWEEN ITS MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY.

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THE GFO'S PURPOSE IS TO EDUCATE, TO RECORD, AND TO PRESERVE GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL RECORDS AND INFORMATION.

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PROMOTING THE VISUAL ARTS BY PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL WHO DESIRE TO CREATE ART AND EXHIBIT THEIR WORK BY CULTIVATING A VIBRANT ART COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND PARTNERSHIPS.

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TO TEACH AND FURTHER THE PURSUIT AND APPRECIATION OF THE VISUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS, TO EXHIBIT AND PROVIDE AN OUTLET FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ASSOCIATION AND MEMBERSHIP AS WELL AS THE COMMUNITY AND NOT THE BENEFIT OF ANY ONE INDIVIDUAL.