Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in Virginia

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HISTORY IS NOT THE PAST; IT IS THE STORY WE TELL ABOUT THE PAST. EVERY PERSON IN ALBEMARLE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE HAS A UNIQUE AND POWERFUL STORY TO TELL. THROUGH COLLECTING, PRESERVING, AND INTERPRETING THE HISTORY OF OUR COMMUNITY, WE ARE COMMITTED TO INFORMING, INSPIRING, AND BRINGING TOGETHER ALL PEOPLE, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW RELATIONSHIPS AND NEW UNDERSTANDINGS.

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APACAF'S MISSION IS TO PRESERVE CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH THE EXCHANGE AND EXHIBIT OF THE PERFORMING ARTS, EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND SOCIAL FUNCTIONS BETWEEN ETHNIC GROUPS OF ASIAN HERITAGE IN AMERICA. APACAF ALSO SERVES AS A FISCAL AGENT FOR COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER-BASED GROUPS THAT ARE ORGANIZED FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, AND SOCIAL WELFARE PURPOSES. THESE GROUPS SERVE FAMILIES THAT MAY BE EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL BURDENS.

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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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TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THE LATIN AMERICAN AND SPANISH CULTURES BY PERFORMING FOR DIVERSE AUDIENCES FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. THE COMPANY PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL TRAINING TO ITS DANCERS AND STUDENTS AND ENHANCES THE COMMUNITY BY OFFERING HIGH QUALITY MULTICULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

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VOLUNTEER ARTS ORGANIZATION PERFORMING CHORAL CONCERTS IN CENTRAL VA AND ABROAD.

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THE SPITFIRE CLUB IS A CHARITABLE EDUCATION ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO ENHANCE LITERACY AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS, NURTURING EACH SPITFIRE'S LOVE OF READING, LOVE OF SELF, AND LOVE FOR SPITFIRES ACROSS ALL COMMUNITIES. THE SPITFIRE CLUB OPERATES THROUGH EXTRACURRICULAR BOOK CLUBS THAT CREATE DEMAND FOR AND BUILD INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY AROUND DIVERSE, GIRL-POSITIVE BOOKS. THE SPITFIRE CLUB OFFERS OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME LITERACY AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMING TO TITLE I SCHOOLS, AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMUNITIES, COMMUNITY CENTERS, AND LIBRARIES, PROVIDING BOTH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND EXPOSURE TO LIFE SKILLS THAT PARTICIPANTS MAY BENEFIT FROM THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES.

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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 MISSION OF TIDEWATER WINDS IS TO FOSTER AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE MAKING OF MUSIC IN THE SOUSA TRADITION. FURTHERMORE, TO MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST ASPIRATIONS OF MUSICAL ART, CREATING PERFORMANCES AND PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF EXCELLENCE.

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TO ADVANCE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN COMMUNICATORS BY PROVIDING AN EXCHANGE OF IDEAS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE.

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

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TO ENRICH THE COMMUNITY BY ENGAGING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, CELEBRATING DIVERSITY, FOSTERING INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY AND CULTIVATING COLLABORATION AND COMMUNICATION

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TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC OF ALL AGES IN THE PHILOSOPHIES AND METHODOLOGIES BEHIND THE CLASSICAL TRADITION OF DRAWING, PAINTING AND SCULPTURE; TO PROMOTE THE CLASSICAL TRADITION AND INSURE ITS SURVIVAL AND TRANSITION TO NEW GENERATIONS OF ARTISTS.

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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 SHENADOAH ARTS COUNCIL IS A NONPROFIT ARTS ORGANIZATION SERVINGTHE DIVERSE COMMUNITES OF WINCHESTER, FREDERICK, CLARKE COUNTIES, ANDOTHER AREAS OF THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY BY CULTIVATING THE VISUAL,PERFORMING, AND LITERARY ARTS THROUGH PROMOTION, INSTRUCTION, AND LITERARYARTS THROUGH PROMOTION, INSTRUCTION, AND EXHIBITION

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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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TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE TOWN OF BOYDTON AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.

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SCHOLARSHIP, RESEARCH & ANALYSIS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION

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TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, INTERPRET, EDUCATE AND CELEBRATE VIRGINIA'S AFRICAN AMERICAN'S HISTORY, CULTURE AND CONTRIBUTIONS.