Find Arts & Humanities Councils & Agencies Nonprofits and Charities

  colmccallion12 wrote:

An artist friend told me about AFHC over a year ago, I took a workshop and was hooked. After joining the Guild and meeting others in all roles of AFHC, I decided to become a certified teacher through the Chapman program. These were life changing decisions.... more »

  avukovits wrote:

I have been on the Board of Art With A Heart for over a year and I never cease to be amazed at the quality of programs that are offered and the real difference the organization makes in the life of Indianapolis area children. I had the privilege of volunteering... more »

  alexchu wrote:

My experiences at MedCreate have been nothing short of amazing. Over the past year, I've met so many amazing people and had so many great opportunities. As a part of this wonderful organization, I've had a chance to not only learn more about medicine... more »

  benoit wrote:

The Arts Council of Beaufort County is a wonderful organization that seeks not only to help artists via direct grants, but also provides facilities and programing to benefit the general public. Their office at ARTworks provides a Gallery where the public... more »

  Rapunzel wrote:

These folks do alot with a little- always the sign of a great non-profit. Especially excel at community events. Arts-In-The-Heart of Augusta is a jewel of September every year. And they they took on monthly First Friday downtown when it looked as if it... more »

  dorfmancdorf wrote:

As an artist, artistic director of the Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company and a resident of the state of NJ, I could not be more proud and grateful to Art Pride. This organization has been an extraordinary voice for the arts and the impact of the arts in... more »

  Patricia Uchello wrote:

Hi, my name is Patricia Uchello, and I am a member of the Art League Board. I make this organization my main volunteer focus because it is so very well-run and efficient with its resources. The programming at the Art League cannot be matched by much bigger... more »

  rich.mears wrote:

I work with schools in Haiti and contacted Art for the Nations after a friend told me about them. They send me some Art kits for the schools I work with, and now they are on their way to Haiti. I am going to use them to help Haitian children... more »

  magic wrote:

SLCAC supports the arts, all the arts, and participating artists in St. Lawrence County. I have received assistance from SLCAC in marketing, in class planning and site hosting, in support and honest dialog about the concerns I have as an artist who doesn't... more »

  margee wrote:

I have witnessed the activity of the Tulsa's Arts and Humanities Council throughout our city. It shows up in the strangest places! It supports an Arts and Healing project within Hillcrest Hospital where patients recover from major surgery, families wait... more »

  marsha1 wrote:

The staff of this organization seems extremely committed and passionate about the work they do and the clients they serve. This attitude easily translates to their volunteers, as it is evident in the longevity of their tenure and in their enthusiasm... more »

  Khi W. wrote:

They have a great team helping the community! They have been going out on weekends hosting food/prom drives & giving out care packages as well. Love showing support! more »

  jsc wrote:

During chemotherapy and radiation treatments, it was a really calming factor to be able to select music I enjoyed and listen to this during the long sessions. Certainly it took my mind off or ME and put it where it should be...enjoying life. Also the... more »

  abcvolunteer wrote:

The Arts and Business Council has done great work promoting the synergy between the business sector and arts non-profits in NYC. They have helped to link me with several arts non-profits in the city in need of business/marketing skills. more »

  Art for Everyone Art Everyday wrote:

As a consumer: 1. Excellent music. 2.Great food. 3.Wonderful venue. Cafe tables and chairs are provided for relaxation and ambiance. This is a perfect place for a night out for couples, small groups, or families. 4. High quality art at a variety of... more »

  mkoford wrote:

As a Senior who was not able to progress in developing my passion for artistic expression until I moved to the Bay Area at the age of 75, I was delighted to discover the quality of basic instruction in drawing and painting skills that I had sought unsuccessfully... more »

  Clement S. wrote:

The San Pedro River Arts Council is a wonderful asset to our community and provides a much-needed boost to the local art scene. Not only do they work with local artists to arrange shows and displays of artwork but they also strive to keep art education... more »

  thewestonfamily wrote:

In January 2009, my son was able to participate in a VSA Arts TN cartoon workshop which resulted in an exhibition at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. His work was then included in ATTEAIII at Vanderbilt Kennedy Center. Our community hosted a festival... more »

  cstc427 wrote:

RCWA is committed to supporting and celebrating and encouraging women of all ages in the arts. RCWA hosts art shows, holds an annual essay contest, "Girls and Art", sponsors a women's award at West Chester's Annual Film Festival among other ongoing efforts.... more »

  jblaynepaul wrote:

Hopewell Valley Arts Council has been a vital resource for artists- as well as the greater community - since its inception. As an artist, I have had the opportunity to participate in many ways including public art projects, group exhibitions, workshops,... more »

  janisf wrote:

This organization does quite a lot for our city. They bring arts and artists into the schools. They do free summer concerts. They run the big arts festival. They really invite people to participate and get creative. more »

  Christianne313 wrote:

The Arts League of Michigan is great organization that continues to innovate and bridge a gap in urban arts programs. It is an organization that embodies the saying "it takes a village" and works to provide programming that educates and unites the community.... more »

  alajones wrote:

The Bossier Arts Council is a place where artists of all abilities can find guidance and support! more »

  SLBgo-arts wrote:

My husband and I moved to Boerne, Texas in 2004. One of the top reasons we chose to live in this community was how active the arts were in Boerne and the Texas Hill Country. I found out about the Hill Country Council for the Arts (formerly Cibolo Arts... more »

  ehamstra wrote:

Excellent resource for special needs. Provides a great outlet for encouraging creativity through art therapy ! Would recommend to anyone looking for a service with expertise and care for your loved one. more »

  Sam2011 wrote:

I've volunteered for Center for the Arts for over 10 years. A terrific group of people and a great organization. I've helped install exhibitions, checked-in people at a special event; and a personal favorite, helped with community outreach programs... more »

  Sibylle Kristensen wrote:

Over the last twenty years, the Bare Hands Gallery has put on amazing programs such as their fabulous Dia de los Muertos celebration, which has become a beloved tradition for many people here in Birmingham. It is definitively one of my very favorites!... more »

  zootsuitbeatnick wrote:

When the venue where I had been presenting poetry on the 1st Friday of every month went belly up and I needed a new place, NNWAC stepped up and offered me space at no cost. I didn't even miss one 1st Friday show. That's more than just community, that's... more »

  robbie3 wrote:

I got to know the Plateau Area writers from a college creative writing class. They have helped me publish a book. The organization is everything I expected from a group of writers. They help writers form critique groups. I am in two of their critique... more »

  mpv3 wrote:

Best outcomes for K-4 available! Come see our new campus for The Foundations School! more »

  Amanda wrote:

I've had a wonderful time volunteering and attending every Arts Council even I've been a part of. more »

  Princess J. wrote:

The United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro is an extension of the NC Arts Council. It is meant to serve Greensboro and surrounding cities (mainly those of Guilford County). I feel like the UAC is focused too much on arts organizations located or... more »

  pudgie wrote:

Foundation for Jewish Culture is the only organization that supports artists and scholars exploring the Jewish experience. It is nearly 50 years old and has made a huge impact on our landscape. It is low key but packs a huge punch! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- more »

  clancycorgi wrote:

The Alamance County Arts Council (ACAC) enhances life in Alamance County in numerous ways; from an economic standpoint, a cultural standpoint, and an educational standpoint. As a real estate professional trying to get people to relocate to the area,... more »

  artprofmizzou wrote:

Executive Director is rude, and misappropriates money that is meant for community art on excessive gallery decor. The board is not diverse, with no African Americans and few male members. more »

  ACE wrote:

ACE is a great organization that brings the community together. Events for all ages and genres. In a time when the economy is having hardships - it is nice to have free high quality events available. more »

  johnthompson968 wrote:

I was hosting an event and I needed to rent a video projector ASAP. I emailed Tony, got a fast respone and he answered all my questions. When I picked up the projector he went over all the instructions about setting it up and taking it down. I was using... more »

  evaskanse wrote:

I volunteered with Silentwoods Collective in May 2022 and we put on a wonderful concert of Scandinavian music, including the New World premiere of Maria Aurora von Konigsmarck's sacred cantata. As of November, I now serve on the board and am thrilled... more »

  Jonus wrote:

One of the best organisations in Bangladesh. They are making difference in education sectors, health sectors and various social development activities in Bangladesh. I would suggest highly to support them. more »

  Jo K.2 wrote:

St. Lucie Cultural Alliance plays a crucial role in supporting the cultural economy in St. Lucie County by providing invaluable resources and programs to its growing creative community. more »

  Writer wrote:

Great local nonprofit educating the next generation of leaders! Proud to be affiliated with this organization! more »

  donna-may-mft wrote:

Siskiyou Arts Council (SAC) has taken tiny grant funds and created big results for our small, rural community! I have been honored to be a part of SAC in several ways: 1) For the past 3 summers I have been honored to facillitate a writing class in Juvenille... more »

  LadyRayneMcCloud wrote:

Awesome group. I love the new ideas and the 2024 plans that I heard at the meeting on the 25th! It was very enlightening to learn about all the issues that music artists face. Had no idea they faced so many financial, SPIRITUAL, MENTAL and even sometimes... more »

  Writer wrote:

Grapevine Art Project offers excellent programs at its monthly meetings about various aspects of art such at marketing, web design, artist demos, and much more. There are several opportunities for members to display/sell their art locally. The public... more »

  hani wrote:

Solano County Arts Council is a great community organization making the world a more beautiful place. Solano Artist Alliance more »

  Robin_C wrote:

Walls Are For ArtI give to Judy Dworin Performance Project (JDPP) because I know . . .nearly two thirds of incarcerated women are mothers.one in fourteen U.S. children has or has had an incarcerated parent.Children are... more »

  BalletRen wrote:

Ballet Renaissance has been such a significant part of my life for the past 20 years. I love to give through this organization as a volunteer and as a supporter. I love to watch the students grow in confidence and in joy and to experience the community... more »

  marianna wrote:

The Abington Art Center is a very valuable community resource. I have been using its facilities and attending its programs for nearly 30 years. The range and quality of its programs has steadily increased. It's great to live near such a treasure. more »

  K_Delgado wrote:

The Coconut Grove Arts & Historical Association is the producer of the annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival. The Coconut Grove Art Festival, considered one of the top ten art festivals in the Nation, is a yearly celebration, now in it's 51st year, that... more »

  lovethearts wrote:

After retiring from a career as a private school administrator, I was looking for a way to get involved in my local community. I attended a few meetings of the Belmar Arts Council, liked what I heard and agreed to chair an art show at a local bank. That... more »

  BennettC. wrote:

FRAUDULENTI reported them 7 months ago to everything including the Department of Agriculture and the IRS and nothing was done. PS. We were not "served" we were evicted because of them. Still homeless. more »

  info2345678910111213 wrote:

The folks at PAC are some of the most passionate and dedicated non-profiteers for the Arts I've ever met. Under their fiscal sponsorship program (EMERGE) I was able to get my fledgling organization (Reading Opens Minds)off the ground and serving the... more »

  dylan wrote:

It is a fantastic organization that really works to promote the work of visual artists in the Hamptons. They have greatly strengthened their role within the community as a professional artists' organization. more »

  pearly gates wrote:

David Goldstein and the Arts Center do amazing work. There's a new gallery show every two months, combined with great events, concerts, and classes. The exhibits are always free, while programs and classes are very reasonable. The Arts Center... more »

  Friends of CAE Foundation wrote:

This is a small volunteer run organization that supports the Civic Arts Education program of the City of Walnut Creek. The program serves the Central Contra Costa County region and over 8,000 preschooler through senior adults annually with classes, workshops,... more »

  mobileUser723772 wrote:

They could have more events more »

  Pua Maunu wrote:

Juneau is a community with many creative artists. The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council (JAHC)also associated with the Juneau Arts and Culture Center (JACC) serves all aspects of the community, with an art gallery, music, dance, and many community events... more »

  Writer wrote:

A fantastic little arts center in a small arts community south of Tucson. The Center had a surprisingly wide array of art--contemporary, western--in virtually every medium. Admission is free. It's a beautiful place and the people were thoughtful, informed,... more »

  astoia wrote:

Loved joining one of their free local art classes this weekend. All supplies were provided and the instructor broke down the steps so it was easy to follow along. I feel like I gained some skills by the end! more »

  CaroleJ wrote:

This has to be my favorite nonprofit of all time! Performing, fine, heritage arts, dance, culinary arts, restoration and technical arts--this pretty little down has its own art gallery, dances Thriller on Halloween on the Elementary school lawn, performs... more »

  BrianP wrote:

I have known Metro Arts Alliance as a member of the general public, a volunteer, and a board member for Metro Arts Alliance over the past 20+ years. They provide the unique service of linking our community to the arts through creative programs and alliances... more »

  jjgarton wrote:

PAAC involves children in an artistic holiday experience with the local pewaukee police men and women every December. more »

  RickH wrote:

This organization is a leading community arts center that utilizes the outcomes of its programming to improve its community educationally, socially, economically, and culturally. Hamilton is a city of 63,000 located in Butler County, Ohio, population... more »

  Laurie A. wrote:

This is a wonderful place for children and adults to open up their hearts to art. The teachers are the best and the Center is a wonderful old farmhouse. They offer many programs for children and adultls. Their art exibits are always interesting. more »

  laurawh wrote:

I have enjoyed Lexarts events, such as Horsemania 2010, and the Gallery Hops. Lexarts provides opportunities that ordinarily would not be there for citizens of all ages to enjoy local art in and around Lexington, KY. Their events are always done in... more »

  Jonny Imerman CLOZTALK ImermanAngels wrote:

CCA has such an important mission of bringing all the awesome museums of Chicago together and finding synergies and helping them each be the BEST they can be-- TOGETHER!! for all Chicagoans!! GREAT org, GREAT team— the CLOZTALK team is honored... more »

  leslie.forrester wrote:

I served as an intern with ArtsKC in 2011. Harlan and his team allowed me to work on projects and learn skills that I still use now that I am in my own leadership position. I appreciate the time each of the staff members gave me as I learned about advocacy... more »

  Katenola1 wrote:

My 23 year old daughter has been attending Project Free for 2 years. There she learned to paint, and sing as well as have daily social interactions. Additionally she gets 100% of the sale of her art as well as competition for singing in the band. Project... more »

  NBAI2020 wrote:

NBA&I's mission is to create a regional environment where people of all ages and backgrounds can explore and nurture their creativity and curiosity; providing the makerspace to widen their perspectives find fulfillment and establish social connections... more »

  Lwekamp wrote:

I've been volunteering at Capital Arts (Capitol City Council on the arts) for over a year now and have loved every minute of it! So many opportunities to get you involved with the community, learn about all mediums of art and also learn the business side... more »

  DiAlegna wrote:

This excellent nonprofit has moved! It is now located at "The Apple Shed:" 901 S Highway 79, Clarksville, Missouri 63336 Raintree Arts Council announces their new Executive Director, Laurel Norton (director@raintreeartscouncil.org). Excerpt... more »

  Lamideel wrote:

Having recently moved to the Upstate I learned about the Chapman Cultural Center through a friend. I've attended a few events at the Chapman and have enjoyed each and every one. The last event I went to was to see a Russian Dance Troop - they were... more »

  blankcanvaswip wrote:

What an awesome website! It caused me to visit their Art Center on 1817 Eye Street. They have all kinds of things in there to see and buy. I picked up a brochure on their classes that they offered too. more »

  L.Nielsen wrote:

RJAC truly cares about bringing FREE arts and music to Wabasha! The Music Under the Bridge program on Friday nights during the Summer supports local talent and brings our community together of all ages for amazing music. This is a great organization that... more »

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The vision of the MAC is a community in which the experience and practice of the arts is accessible and available to everyone,... more »

Organized and put on the annual summerfest on the rio event which provided cultural experiences and entertainment for citizens... more »

To provide creative arts to the community. more »

The five wings arts council encourages and promotes arts creation, appreciation, and education through grant programs and technical... more »

The council serves the citizens of davie county by providing funding and services to support and foster an environment in which... more »

To foster the creative arts, advance arts education and develop the salisbury/rowan cultural community to its greatest potential more »

To provide funding and services to support and foster an environment in which the arts can thrive. more »

The organization supports and strengthens the arts throughout ventura county by stimulating greater accessibility and public involvement... more »

The pagosa springs arts council (psac) actively supports the diversity of local arts, art forms and artists. Psac coordinates... more »

To promote arts in the community and local schools. more »

The mission of the arts council of the blue ridge, inc. Is to represent individual artists and cultural organizations which work... more »

ArtWork Enterprises produces collaborative theatrical readings and events that bring new works to the American stage, giving playwrights,... more »

Arts awareness and appreciation more »

The leeds arts council exists to promote the expansion of the arts by offering art, literary, social, educational and cultural... more »

Community arts more »

Provide support to the shiloh community through participation and involvement in activities beneficial to the adults and teens... more »

To promote visual and performing artists in the town of bethel, ny. more »

The genesee-orleans regional arts council (aka go art! ) is dedicated to developing the cultural life in genesee and orleans counties... more »

Promote an appreciation & pursuit of the arts more »

For the past 89 years cedar city music arts has raised funds solely for the purpose of bringing quality music and arts performances... more »

Promoting arts and art education in the area more »

Cleveland public art is dedicated to promoting and delivering the highest quality public design by bringing together designers,... more »

To aid, advise, and coordinate activities dedicated to the promotion of cultural arts in garrett county more »

Durham Arts Council is a catalyst in the cultural development of Durham - it leads, inspires, and promotes excellence in and access... more »

Cultural enrichment for the community. more »

The purpose is to promote cultural enrichment more »

Promote local artists more »

Support education, involvement and appreciation of the arts by providing funding to nonprofit visual & performing arts organizations... more »

Promotion of cultural arts in the yankton area more »

To help strengthen, advance and represent the creative industries as an essential asset to growing a vibrant and dynamic region.... more »

Spaceworks nyc, inc. Is a not-for-profit real-estate development organization dedicated to expanding the supply of long-term,... more »

Local arts partner with san mateo county (smc) - promotes the arts within smc through promotion of events, maintenance of galley... more »

Artpace operates an international artist-in-residence program and provides public exhibitions and educational programs for adults... more »

The West Virginia Humanities Council is a private, nonprofit organization providing lifelong learning opportunities to the state's... more »

The rehoboth art league is a membership-based teaching and exhibiting non- profit arts organization whose mission, along with... more »

Cultural educational enrichment of citizens more »

Promoting arts in community more »

Exhibition programs - makes art exhibits available for members to display on lease. Complete services include transportation,... more »