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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  mpv3 wrote:

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

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  hani wrote:

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

  Writer wrote:

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

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  jjgarton wrote:

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

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  mobileUser723772 wrote:

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  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

The arts council of indianapolis fosters meaningful engagement in the arts by nurturing a culture where artists and arts organizations... more »

Promote cultural activities more »

Promote the arts in our rural community more »

Education/development of arts more »

The Council on the Arts and Humanities for Staten Island cultivates a sustainable and diverse cultural community for the people... more »

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

Dedicated to recognizing, encouraging and supporting the arts and artists of south carolina. more »

"To Promote, Educate, and Participate in the Fine Arts in Inver Grove Heights, MN." more »

Art-speak promotes public appreciation, participation, dialogue and support for the contribution that arts ,culture and history... more »

LARAC is the arts services steward to individual artists, arts and cultural organizations, and to the general public in our three-county... more »

To enhance the quality of life in the community by stimulating community interest in art, fostering creation and inquiry throughout... more »

Provide services and promotion for member organizations in the arts community, provide space for regional artists, and act as... more »

Art center east aims to enrich our rural communities in eastern oregon through supporting the arts, artists, and arts education... more »

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

Art/artist guild more »

The cranbury arts council provides arts-oriented programs, workshops and performances aimed at enriching the cultural experiences... more »

The rockford area arts council supports, promotes, and develops the arts for everyone as the lead organization for leveraging... more »

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

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

To provide support for the arts in the st. Louis region through grants, full service collaborative office facility, and public... more »

Arts promotion & education more »

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

Raising funds to ensure excellence in the arts and build a vibrant cultural community for everyone. more »

The mission of the brevard cultural alliance, inc. Is to build and sustain a dynamic and vibrant arts and cultural sector integral... more »

TCAC, Inc's mission is to "celebrate our cultural diversity through the Arts". One main goal is to strengthen the Arts in this... more »

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

Affordable and accessible Arts Education to the Schools of Central NH. more »

Advance and promote arts and culture in the wichita community through advocacy, leadership, education, and collaboration. more »

Cultural educational enrichment of citizens more »

Young audiences creates art experiences that inspire young people, expand learning, and enliven communities. more »

To provide a gateway to diverse art experiences. more »

Livingston arts has been livingston county's official arts council for over 45 years. The mission of the arts council is to enrich... more »

Furtherence of the arts more »

To support existing and experimental artists in the more »

To foster interest in the educational, social and civic conditions of the community and to advance and carry on the study, development... more »

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CultureWorks is a Holland, MI-based faith-inspired nonprofit dedicated to making culturally relevant, transformative art and design... more »

The mission of the Manchester Municipal Arts Commission is to foster, promote and encourage the development of the arts in Manchester... more »