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African Artists’ Community Development Project
Founded 2005
The purpose of the African Artists’ Community Development Project
is to counterbalance cultural harm due to AIDS/HIV in Zambia.
We support local economies by purchasing crafts from Zambian artisans and selling them in the U.S. The proceeds of these sales are sent to children’s aid organizations (NGOs) in the same localities as the artists.
Contact Marsha Winsryg, President, at 508.693.4059 or marshawinsryg@gmail.com
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Aquinnah Cultural Center, Inc. (ACC)
Founded 1997
The Aquinnah Cultural Center's mission is to preserve, educate and document the Aquinnah Wampanoag self-defined history, culture and contributions past, present and future.
Contact Berta Welch, President, at 508.645.9308 or bertawelch@hotmail.com.
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Center for Creative Expression
Founded 2004
The Center for Creative Expression provides opportunities for children and adolescents to participate in artistic experiences which enhance self-awareness. We currently conducts small group after school programs for high school students doing documentary photography projects that have resulted in several exhibits.
Contact Janice Baer at 508.696.4545 or janice@manyexpressions.org
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The Drum Workshop, Inc.
Founded 1987
The Drum Workshop, Inc. provides ensemble drumming experiences and interactive performances to groups of people of all ages and levels of ability, from pre-school through elderly care, for people with and without disabilities, beginners and experienced players.
Their goal is to nurture the spirit of community, enhance self-esteem, and increase cultural awareness.
Contact Rick Bausman, at 508.627.3786 or drumworkshop@earthlink.net.
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Featherstone Center for the Arts
Founded 1980
The mission of Featherstone is to foster a sense of community through the arts by providing excellent year round arts programs for all ages on the island of Martha's Vineyard.
Contact Francine Kelly, Executive Director, at 508.693.1850 or francine@featherstonearts.org.
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Island Community Chorus, Inc.
Founded 1996
The purpose of the Island Community Chorus is to foster the singing and enjoyment of choral music and to present public concerts.
Contact Judy Crawford, President, at 508.693.1430 or judycrawford@vineyard.net.
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Island Theatre Workshop, Inc.
Founded 1968
Island Theatre Workshop is the oldest running theatre company on Martha's Vineyard, with programs and opportunities for children, teens and adults.
Contact Stephanie Burke or Kevin Ryan, Co-Presidents, at 508.693.2769.
Martha's Vineyard Art Association
Founded 1954
The Martha's Vineyard Art Association maintaina a place for the exhibition and sale of works of art created by artists living and working on Martha's Vineyard. It also teaches and encourage the teaching of art and promotes artistic activities. Contact
Melissa Breese, Manager, at
508-627-4881 or
mvaa@verizon.net .
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Martha's Vineyard Center for the Visual Arts (MVCVA)
Founded 1991
The MVCVA provides a place for visual artists on the Island to display their work and to interact and receive support and information from other artists. The MVCVA also reaches out to the community in order to enrich their understanding and love of the arts.
Contact Peg Thayer, Treasurer, at 508.693.9025 or thayray@shore.net.
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Martha's Vineyard Chamber Music Society
Founded 1971
The Martha's Vineyard Chamber Music Society presents quality, professional concerts and supports learning opportunities to promote the value of fine music on the island for new and existing generations of audiences.
Contact Kathy Retmeir, General Manager, at 508.696.8055 or mvcms@vineyard.net .
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Martha's Vineyard Cultural Council
Founded 1982
The mission of the Martha's Vineyard Cultural Council is to promote excellence, access, education and diversity in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences in order to improve the quality of life for all Martha's Vineyard residents.
Contact Daniel Waters, Chair, at 508.693.1551 or dan@indianhillpress.com.
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Martha's Vineyard Film Festival
Founded March, 2000
The Martha's Vineyard Film Festival produces community events that celebrate all genres of film and spark discussion and debate.
Contact Thomas Bena, Founder/Artistic Director, at 508.645.9599 thomas@tmvff.org.
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Martha's Vineyard Film Society
Founded February, 2002
The Martha's Vineyard Film Society is a member-funded non-profit arts organization dedicated to screening the best in independent films, movie classics, documentaries, and world cinema for a diverse audience.
Contact Richard Paradise, Chair, at 508.696.9369 or rich@mvfilmsociety.com.
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Minnesingers' Parent Group
Founded 1983
The Minnesingers Parents Group (MPG) support the Minnesingers, a select choral group at the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School, by providing personnel to assist with the group's events and by raising funds for the purpose of sponsoring such events
Contact Carolyn Feltz, President, at 508.645.9092, or Ellie Bates, Grants Coordinator, at 508.627.9017 or batese@fc.mv.k12.ma.us.
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Phyllis Vecchia Creative Drama
Founded 1996
Phyllis Vecchia Creative Drama develops and implements participatory theatre programs and dramatizations for individuals, groups, schools and community organizations to build self-esteem, increase motivation, challenge personal limitations, develop a sense of pride and belonging to the community and encourage an appreciation of the differences in people and cultures.
Contact Phyllis Vecchia, Presidentat 508.696.8738 or philliesplace@yahoo.com.
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The U.S. Slave Song Project Inc.
Founded 2007
The U.S. Slave Song Project promotes personal and inter-group understanding of US Slave Songs, their history and meaning through a variety programs including a spirituals choir, lectures and musical presentations.
Contact
Jim Thomas, President, at
703.407.1207 or Jim@us-slavesongs.org
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Vineyard Arts Project
The mission of the Vineyard Arts Project is to foster, develop, and promote the live arts as experiences central to education and the community of Martha's Vineyard. Vineyard Arts Project seeks to pursue the highest caliber of creative development in dance, theatre, opera, and music through professional artist residencies and student training programs, focusing on creating innovative work and educating the next generation of professional artists.
Contact
Ashley Elizabeth Melone, Founder & Executive Director, at 508-413-2104 or
amelone@vineyardartsproject.org
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Vineyard Bellydance and Revue, Inc.
Founded 1997
Vineyard Bellydance and Revue wishes to give people an opportunity to dance and play percussion instruments, such as tamborines, maracas and drums. They provide entertainment.
Contact Patricia Szucs, Treasurer, at 508.693.4308 or pirosdance@yahoo.com.
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Vineyard Haven Band, Inc.
Founded 1868
One of this musical island's oldest organizations, the Vineyard Haven Band provides band
entertainment to the island community and provides the opportunity for musical expression to musicians of all ages.
Contact Jerry Muskin, Band Member, at 508.645.2434, 203.483.6450 or
muskinjb@drexel.edu
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The Vineyard Playhouse
Founded 1982
Dedicated to the collaboration among professional and community theater artists, developing and producing classic, contemporary and original work for and by adults and children throughout the seasons.
Contact MJ Bruder Munafo, Artistic Director, at 508.693.6450 or info@vineyardplayhouse.org.
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Vineyard Sinfonietta, Inc.
Founded 1940s
This organization provides opportunities and encouragement to local performing musicians, both amateur and professional, young and old, and of varying abilities, to gather for the enjoyment of making music together and performing for the pleasure of the audiences of Martha's Vineyard Island.
Contact Heidi Schultz, President/Treasurer, at 508.693.9417 or heidron@gis.net.
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The Yard, Inc.
Founded June, 1973
One of the nation's only artist colonies devoted exclusively to the art of choreography, The Yard supports the creation of new work by providing choreographers and dancers with housing, stipends, rehearsal space, public performance opportunities, artistic guidance when needed, and the greatest luxury of all: uninterrupted time to explore and experiment.
Contact Wendy Taucher, Managing Director and Curator of Special Projects, at 508.645.9662 or admin@dancetheyard.org.
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