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The Art Institute of Chicago, founded in 1879, is a world-renowned art museum housing one of the largest permanent collections in the United States. An encyclopedic museum, the Art Institute collects, preserves, and interprets works in every medium from all cultures and historical periods. With a collection of approximately 300,000 art works and artifacts, the museum has particularly strong holdings in Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painting, contemporary art, early 20th century European painting and sculpture, Japanese prints, and photography. The museum’s 2009 addition, the Modern Wing, features the latest in green museum technology and 264,000 square feet dedicated to modern and contemporary art, photography, architecture and design, and new museum education facilities. In addition to displaying its permanent collection, the Art Institute mounts more than 30 special exhibitions per year and features lectures, gallery tours, and special performances on a daily basis.

The Creative Alliance builds communities by bringing together artists and audiences from diverse backgrounds to experience spectacular arts programs and engage in the creative process. We provide support to area artists, promote Baltimore as a center for creative production, act as a positive force in our community, and advocate for cultural expression rooted in a sense of place.

At the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, we exist at the intersection of arts, culture, and community. Our mission is to serve as the cultural center of North County San Diego, bringing together our diverse community through the discovery, creation, and celebration of visual and performing arts. Situated on a dynamic campus, featuring a 1,523-seat Concert Hall, a 406-seat Center Theater, a visual arts museum, art and dance studios, and a conference center — we strive to be a gateway for artistic expression and cultural engagement. Our commitment to a stronger community reaches beyond performances to include an extensive education program and the production of free community events, such as: Jazz Jam Sessions, Holiday Tree Lighting, Day of the Dead, 4th of July festivities, and First Wednesdays musical performances. As a non-profit organization, we present a rich and diverse array of artistic and cultural offerings, aiming to enrich the lives of the community we serve. Through arts in education, quality programming, affordable rental facilities, and free community programs, The California Center for the Arts, Escondido, stands as a beacon of creativity, fostering a deep connection between the arts and our community. 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘞𝘌𝘚𝘛𝘈𝘍 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘌𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘴.