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The Roxy is a non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire, educate & engage diverse audiences about the natural and human worlds through cinematic and cultural events. Programs include year-round cinematic and cultural programming at the Roxy, the annual International Wildlife Film Festival the Montana Film Festival, and educational programs under the Roxy Film Academy. The Roxy Film Academy is a leader in the filmmaking community and provides education for youth, production support, promotion and excellence in film exhibition for Montana films and filmmakers.

The NPR Foundation was founded with the purpose of raising charitable contributions for the benefit of NPR, disbursing funds to NPR for the operation, promotion, development, capital expansion, and other valid purposes of NPR, and conducting fundraising efforts and engaging in related activities for the benefit of NPR.NPR is an independent, nonprofit media organization that was founded on a mission to create a more informed public. Every day, NPR connects with millions of Americans on the air, online, and in person to explore the news, ideas, and what it means to be human. Through its network of member stations, NPR makes local stories national, national stories local, and global stories personal.

UNITE the architecture, art, poetry and music of our time. The cross-inspiration of the arts through history, a pursuit of fundamental importance, is a core purpose of ‘T’ Space. REFLECT at a time when art and architecture have become increasingly financial instruments. ‘T’ Space is dedicated to reflecting on the meanings of art and architecture, with the aim of educating the public by facilitating dialogue among living artists. COMMISSION new works and experimental collaborations. By commissioning artists, ‘T’ Space fosters hybrid combinations of new thought. EDUCATE through art, music and poetry. ‘T’ Space provides an enriched architectural education, including a summer architecture fellowship and academic tours. RENEW the deep connection of the arts, humanity and the natural land.

Kartemquin Films is a home for independent filmmakers developing documentary as a vehicle to deepen our understanding of society through everyday human drama. Focusing on people whose lives are most directly affected by social and political change and who are often overlooked or misrepresented by the media, Kartemquin's films open up a dialogue, both in communities and between the general public and policymakers. Kartemquin documentaries are supported by civic engagement strategies that are developed with local and national partners to foster understanding, change thinking, and build support for social change. As a locally and nationally-recognized media arts organization, Kartemquin acts as a trusted bridge between communities and the media, fosters the growth of emerging filmmaking voices passionate about social issues and media policy, and encourages staff and stakeholders to play a role in advocating for a strong public media.

The Southern Oregon Film Society celebrates the diversity of human experience through the art of independent film - enriching, educating and inspiring audiences of all ages.Located in rural S. Oregon, the society's signature Ashland Independent Film Festival a 5-day spring festival of 100+ films (shorts, features, animations) & live art & music events gives audiences access to diverse under represented voices amplified by independent film. The organization holds a smaller program of international films annually in October, manages school programs, and hosts film and media events, lectures & classes year round in its Main Street Film Center. Regularly named as one of the best film festivals of its kinds (Movie Maker, Smithsonian magazines), AIFF started online film streaming in 2020.

Founded in 1973 by community and student activists under the name University Community Video, the organization employed the powerful tool of video art and technology to elicit community dialogue, inspire social change and empower people to tell their own stories. Over time, we evolved and embraced a range of artistic media, changing our name in the 1980s and growing into one of the nation?s premier community-based arts centers. We receive recognition for our success engaging the power of the arts to increase social connections between people from different social, economic and ethnic groups. Our multi-disciplinary art programs inspire people to make changes in their lives and communities. By stimulating broader civic dialogue and by giving voice to the issues and experiences of underrepresented communities, we contribute to a stronger, healthier society. Intermedia Arts presents and supports the creation of the highest quality artistic work created through an authentic, community-engaged process. We place particular emphasis on empowering underrepresented communities by providing space, support and recognition of the rights of specific communities to assert their place in cultural life. We encourage authentic expression of individual cultural values, stories and histories - in their own words, in their own ways.