Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in Oregon

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THE MISSION OF ARTICHOKE MUSIC IS TO PROVIDE A REWARDING EXPERIENCE THATENCOURAGES PEOPLE OF ALL CLASSES, RACES, GENDERS AND CHALLENGES TODISCOVER,LEARN AND PLAY MUSIC WITHIN A SUPPORTIVE AND SUSTAINING COMMUNITY.OUR MISSION IS TO DO THIS IN PART BY CAPTURING THE ESSENCE OF PORTLAND'SCULTURE AND MUSIC SCENE MUSICAL INSPIRATION SO THAT PEOPLE ACROSS THENATION AND AROUND THE WORLD CAN BE INSPIRED BY THE UNIQUE CHARACTER OFPORTLAND'S CREATIVE COMMUNITY.ARTICHOKE IS A PLACE WHERE EVERYONE LISTENS TO MUSIC, ANYONE CAN LEARN TOPLAY AN INSTRUMENT,ANYONE CAN EXPERIENCE PERFORMING MUSIC ON STAGE ANDWHERE PEOPLE EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF PLAYING SONGS AND MUSIC TOGETHER. IT ISALSO A PLACE THAT CAN CAPTURE THIS INSPIRING ACTIVITY IN DIGITAL FORMS ANDSPREAD THAT INSPIRATION ACCROSS THE NATION.ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:*WE PROVIDE A SPACE AND VARIED COMMUNITIES FOR ALL ARTISTS TO PRACTICE,DEVELOP, TEACH, PERFORM, COLLABORATE AND DIGITALLY CAPTURE THEIR ART.*WE PROVIDE GROUPS, SUCH AS SOLDIER SONGS AND VOICES;

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The goal of this organization is to develop and maintain educational exhibits that are structured for the size, interests and intellectual capacity of young children. Childrens museums are participatory and allow visitors to interact with the exhibits (touching, exploring, manipulating), and many offer organized lessons for groups of school children that focus on one or more of the exhibits.

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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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THEATRE ARTS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN 4-18 AND PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE.

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RECREATION AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MEMBERS. SOME ACTIVITIES ARE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

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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 the production of musical events, including concert series and music festivals.

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The goal of this organization is to promote, produce or provide access to a variety of arts experiences encompassing the visual, media or performing arts.

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FOOD ALLIANCE WORKS AT THE JUNCTURE OF SCIENCE, BUSINESS AND VALUES TO DEFINE AND PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY IN AGRICULTURE AND THE FOOD INDUSTRY, AND TO ENSURE SAFE AND FAIR WORKING CONDITIONS, HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS, AND CAREFUL STEWARDSHIP OF ECOSYSTEMS.

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The goal of this organization is to produce plays.

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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 goal of this organization is to provide all forms of support except for financial assistance or fund raising for other organizations within the Arts, Culture, and Humanities major group area.

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OREGON ARTS WATCH IS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION WHOSE EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE THE RESIDENTS OF OREGON WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION THEY NEED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE REGION'S CULTURAL LIFE, WHICH WE BELIEVE IS IMPORTANT TO THE SUCCESS OF BOTH OUR DEMOCRATIC PROCESS (THROUGH DEVELOPING SHARED VALUES AND APPROACHES TO PROBLEM-SOLVING) AND TO THE ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE STATE (WHICH IS HEAVILY DEPENDENT ON CREATIVE ECONOMY BUSINESSES).

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The goal of this organization is the production of musical events, including concert series and music festivals.

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TO FACILITATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR TRIBAL ARTISTS.

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BOOM ARTS IMAGINES NEW SOCIAL AND POLITICAL POSSIBILITIES THROUGH LIVE PERFORMANCE.BOOM ARTS IS A BOUTIQUE PRESENTER AND PRODUCER OF CONTEMPORARY THEATRE AND PERFORMANCE FROM AROUND THE WORLD. FOUNDED IN 2012, BOOM ARTS HAS REACHED NEARLY 10,000 PORTLANDERS WITH INNOVATIVE PRESENTATIONS OF VITAL AND TIMELY PLAYS AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY PERFORMANCES. WE'VE PRODUCED PERFORMANCES IN THEATRES, GALLERIES, PUBLIC PARKS, LIVING ROOMS, AND OTHER SITES AROUND THE CITY. THROUGH PERFORMANCES AND ACCOMPANYING WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, POST-SHOW DISCUSSIONS, COMMUNITY GATHERINGS, AND OTHER EVENTS, BOOM ARTS IS BUILDING CROSS-CULTURAL BRIDGES, SPARKING COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS ABOUT IMPORTANT ISSUES, CONNECTING PORTLAND PERFORMING ARTISTS WITH THEIR NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COUNTERPARTS, AND CONTRIBUTING TO OUR CITY'S CULTURE OF COMPASSION, CURIOSITY, AND CREATIVITY.

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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 produce plays.

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The goal of this organization is to create and/or perform primarily ballet.

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TO ENCOURAGE THE EVOLUTION OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE AND PROVIDE WAYS FOR PEOPLE TO CONNECT THROUGH DANCE. THIS MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE WORK OF DANCEABILITY INTERNATIONAL, CONTACT IMPROVISATION WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS AND PERFORMANCES. THE WORK OF JOINT FORCES DANCE COMPANY CREATES INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES THROUGH DANCE.