California Humanities A State of Open Mind
This important area of focus is supported by the “Why it Matters: Civic and Electoral …
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November 23, 2020
Celebrate the Holidays with Your Local California Library
The holiday season is here! Wherever you are, you can join a festive virtual event at one of our par…
November 23, 2020
The Art of Resilience Veterans Project: Bringing Warriors Wisdom, Healing, and Homecoming
The Art of Resilience by Mil-Tree Veteran Project …
November 23, 2020
2020 National Humanities Conference Awards California Humanities the Schwartz Prize…Plus Our Conference Reflections
2020 National Humanities Conference Prize & Reflection …
November 19, 2020
A Glimpse Into Mindful Veteran Project’s “Into the Underworld”
Highlights from "Into the Underworld" by Mindful Veteran Project …
October 27, 2020
Announcing California on the Ballot
A new initiative administered by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and funded by the And…
October 27, 2020
Bringing Indigenous Knowledge & Teachings as a Form of Self-care & Community Wellness: An Interview with Melissa Sanvicente
The Indigenous in Us: Embracing Ancestral Knowledge & Sharing the Beauty of Practice Interview …
October 27, 2020
Connecting Food & Home: Recipes from California Humanities Staff
Stories & Recipes from California Humanities Staff …
October 27, 2020
Quechan Youth Create AWAKEN: A Documentary Highlighting their Cultural Experiences on the Nation’s Fort Yuma Reservation
An Interview with the producer and co-directors of the Youth Documentary AWAKEN. …
October 3, 2020
Resources for the Humanities and Arts in the COVID-19 Crisis
Find grants, loans, field surveys, and more information for the field. …
September 29, 2020
Documenting California
Since 2003, we have made over 250 grants and awarded nearly $6.5 million through the California Do…
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California Humanities Announces New Initiative: California on the Ballot
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California Humanities Awards $74,805 to 15 Humanities Projects
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New 2020 California Documentary Project Guidelines Now Available
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Congratulations to the 2020 California Documentary Project NextGen Grantees
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Announcing the May 2020 Humanities For All Project Grant Awardees
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