California Humanities A State of Open Mind
Grants for youth media organizations in support of emerging media-makers age 18 and under.
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March 22, 2019
Entering Ursula K. Le Guin’s World with Arwen Curry
The filmmaker speaks about getting to know the famous and highly imaginative author. …
March 21, 2019
California Humanities Went to Washington
How we made a powerful and meaningful case for our work on Capitol Hill. …
March 20, 2019
Grantee Feature: Stories from the Farther Shore in San Jose & San Francisco
See recent documentary, short, artistic, and feature-length films by Southeast Asian filmmakers. …
March 17, 2019
Uncovering the Story of a Woman Leader of the Farmworker Rights Movement
Where to watch ADIOS AMOR: THE SEARCH FOR MARIA MORENO this spring. …
March 15, 2019
Phelicia Wright on the Los Angeles Skating Scene
Phelicia Wright, who appears in the new film UNITED SKATES, talks about roller skating culture & cus…
March 11, 2019
United Skates’ Co-Directors on Making the Documentary
An interview with Tina Brown and Dyana Winkler, the filmmakers behind new documentary UNITED SKATES.…
March 5, 2019
The Civil Rights History of Roller Skating
An interview with Tina Brown and Dyana Winkler, the filmmakers behind new documentary UNITED SKATES.…
March 1, 2019
Women’s History from Bike Warriors to Retirement Communities
Watch films, read stories, and download apps focusing on women from around California. …
February 28, 2019
Four Projects Highlight Cesar Chavez and Today’s Farmworker Struggles
Celebrate and remember Cesar Chavez and the farmworker movement with projects throughout the state. …
February 25, 2019
Redding Recap: Shasta College Conversations on Immigration & Journalism
Student investigative journalism on the Carr Fire and a Pulitzer Prize-winning speaker on campus. …
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New Guidelines for California Documentary Project NEXT GEN Grants Now Available
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Upcoming grant deadlines for Humanities for All, Library Innovation Lab, & CDP NEXT GEN
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32 Grant Awardees from Around the State To Receive Almost $350,000
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Library Innovation Lab Applications Due March 1
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New Grant Portal: Three Things Grant Seekers Should Know
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