ArtsMemphis
Our Vision A Memphis in which every individual feels pride in our city's authentic cultural assets and experiences the impact of the arts in their lives. Our Mission To sustain Memphis' world-renowned cultural vitality and strengthen local communities through the arts. Fundraisers We raise money for the arts in several ways. Grant-Makers In fiscal year 2016, we awarded nearly $3 million in funding to 68 arts organizations and 20 individuals. Our grants are more than just a check in the mail. We provide our grantees with mentoring, oversight, promotion, and advocacy. Arts Promoters We encourage engagement in the arts across the city. Explore our online cultural calendar to find out all the diverse arts events happening everyday. Arts Advocates We amplify the impact of the arts in our city. Important Facts ArtsMemphis was founded by volunteer community leaders in 1963 We are one of the nation's largest United Arts Funds and were ranked 7th largest United Arts Funds campaign for fiscal year 2015 In fiscal year 2016, we awarded nearly $3 million in funding to 68 arts organizations and 20 individuals. We've allocated over $40 million to arts and culture over the last 10 years Every dollar we raise helps us support local arts organizations and individual artists Our region's nonprofit arts groups are a major economic driver -- they support more than 4,000 local jobs, and they generate $15 million per year in revenue for local and state governments
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, established in 1950, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership association that acts as a forum for the exchange of information and expertise in the care and use of laboratory animals. The association organizes various seminars, platform sessions, special lectures, workshops, and round-table discussions covering a wide range of topics of interest to AALAS members and other lab animal professionals. Its publications include books and bimonthly newsletters, such as AALAS in Action, Tech Talk and JAALAS. The association offers technician certification registry program to technicians and certified manager of animal resources program to laboratory animal facility managers. The AALAS Learning Library provides online learning opportunities in professional development and laboratory animal science courses for ongoing education and training. AALAS is located in Memphis, Tenn.
