"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more when it is in context."
— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project
For over 40 years we have promoted the humanities as relevant, meaningful ways to connect us to one another in order to help strengthen California. We produce, fund, create and support humanities-based projects and programs, eye-opening cultural experiences and meaningful conversations. All of which we couldn’t do without your help.
Caption: Photos courtesy of Dr. Sudarsky. LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles Poverty Department (LAPD) is pleased to announce the opening of its new Skid Row History Museum
caption: (detail) Kumasi J. Barnett, They, the Mighty #281, The Shame Vanishes!, 2022. Acrylic , marker, pen, and oil marker on comic book 9 ¾ x 6
EUREKA—“Chinese Pioneers” at the Clarke Historical Museum (CHM) explores visual history of Chinese Californians during the Exclusion Era and considers how the first generations of
RIVERSIDE—The Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California invites the public to its newest exhibition, Homegrown Heroes. The ambitious $200,000 bilingual exhibition and oral history
SANTA BARBARA—Acompáñanos en las galerías de exhibiciones de la Biblioteca Central para explorar una colección única de muñecas de papel maché y poemas creados por
LOS ANGELES AND VIRTUAL—NewGround's first Book Club talk will be with Stephanie Saldaña, author of What We Remember Will Be Saved: A Story of Refugees
CORONA—Although embroidery is found globally, it took on particular cultural significance in Russia and Ukraine. Join Russian Artist Arina Kirilina for a workshop series filled
SANTA BARBARA—¿Buscas una actividad divertida y creativa después de la escuela? Acompáñanos todos los miércoles de 2:00 a 3:00 p. m. desde el 18 de
LA MIRADA—Learn about the history and culture of traditional Korean masks and make your own! This program will be led by a teaching artist from
Caption: Voices on the Inside: self-portrait poetry and photography, Lisa Loftus Photography SAN DIEGO—Visit Voices on the Inside, a multimodal self-portrait poetry and photography exhibit
Caption: Voices on the Inside: self-portrait poetry and photography, Lisa Loftus Photography SAN DIEGO—Join the opening reception for Voices on the Inside, a multimodal self-portrait
SACRAMENTO—California’s voting system has been overhauled with mail-in ballots and same-day registration, yet turnout remains notably low. Why does our richly diverse state fail to
TWENTYNINE PALMS—This exhibition is an opportunity to thoughtfully explore the creative expressions of active military, veterans, and their families as they share their personal journeys
SANTA BARBARA—Join Santa Barbara Public Library and Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture at the Courthouse Sunken Garden for a special movie night!
KOREATOWN, LOS ANGELES—(re)Location amplifies the histories of the Lao and Korean communities, creating a sense of connection to the untold stories of their respective elder
RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Join Chaffey College's drop-in workshops at the Wignall Museum. Artists Felix Quintana will share the joy of cyanotype, an experimental photography method; Rebecca Ustrell
WHITTIER—As part of Whittier Public Library's 'Lucha Libro' series, Joe Cepeda, East LA native and award-winning illustrator, has over thirty children's books, including Sumo Libre,
EL CAJON—Join the El Cajon Library for their Fall Open House to create your own story! The day includes TedEd students from Cajon Valley Union
KOREATOWN, LOS ANGELES—(re)Location amplifies the histories of the Lao and Korean communities, creating a sense of connection to the untold stories of their respective elder
RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Join us for a drop-in reception to celebrate Reading Room: Zines, Comix, & Other Radical Texts. Meet the artists and creatives while enjoying light
SANTA BARBARA—¿Buscas una actividad divertida y creativa después de la escuela? Acompáñanos todos los miércoles de 2:00 a 3:00 p. m. desde el 18 de
RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Join PRISM and the Wignall Museum at a screening of NO STRAIGHT LINES: THE RISE OF QUEER COMICS, a mash-up of art, comedy, and
LA MIRADA—Celebrate the love of family with a special reading of the book A Family Like Ours with author Alice Lee! Reading will be followed
BERKELEY—SOL IN THE GARDEN by filmmakers Emily Cohen Ibañez & Débora Souza Silva screens at the 15th Annual Fist Up Film Festival: Culture Keepers. A
RANCHO CUCAMONGA—In this workshop, Bronwyn Mauldin and Deborah Aschheim from Artists 4 Democracy will walk you through a simple process to create a zine that
SANTA BARBARA—Acompáñanos en un panel inspirador por Zoom con Sergio Juárez y Paloma Noyola, las figuras reales detrás de la película Radical. Escucha su historia,
CORONA—Join a day filled with artistic and cultural exploration for all ages! Event highlights: Art EXHIBIT & artist-led collaborative community painting PROJECT with Russian artist Arina
LA MIRADA—Join us with artist Miriam Quezada as we discover the ancient Mexican folk art of tin embossing or "repujado." This special workshop will cover
Above: Chumash Indian Museum, courtesy of the museum on Instagram. THOUSAND OAKS—The Resistance and Persistence program recognizes the 200th anniversary of the 1824 Chumash Revolt
SANTA BARBARA—¡Acompáñanos en una mañana llena de experiencias divertidas con arte y cuentos bilingües! Disfruta de la belleza del arte y haz nuevos amigos en
RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Join Tierra del Sol artists as they lead you through a zine-making project. No experience necessary and all supplies provided! When: Tuesday, October 15
OCEANSIDE—Come create alebrijes with En Mi Palma and prepare the community ofrenda that will be displayed at John Landes Community Center to commemorate Día de
LOS ANGELES—Messengers, couriers, and delivery riders are essential workers in today's cities. Yet, they remain largely invisible and vulnerable, working for low rates and risking
RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Zoe Leonard’s poem “I Want a President . . .“ from 1992 is an inspirational call to action and a literary rallying cry for
SANTA BARBARA—¿Buscas una actividad divertida y creativa después de la escuela? Acompáñanos todos los miércoles de 2:00 a 3:00 p. m. desde el 18 de
LA MIRADA—Learn about the history and culture of Día de los Muertos and make your own flower crown! This program will be led by a
SACRAMENTO–Delve into the power of portraiture on film with a series inspired by the Crocker Art Museum's photography collection documenting the people, places, and moments
LOS ANGELES—In honor of Red Ribbon Week, a nationwide day to recognize substance use prevention and honor lives, Koreatown Youth and Community Center (KYCC) is
LA MIRADA—Celebrate the vibrant cultural tapestry and meaning of Día de los Muertos with this interdisciplinary program that combines music, visuals, and storytelling—including traditional songs
VIRTUAL—Q&A Discussion with Jefferson County Historical Society and Dr. Caroline Collins, Curator of the exhibit Take Me to the Water: Histories of the Black Pacific.
EL CAJON—The Majdal Center invites you to join the opening night of their arts exhibit: Homeland & Homemaking! This exhibit has been two years in
LOS ANGELES—“Rooted” is a community-based discussion series, designed by filmmaker Elizabeth Gray Bayne and in partnership with the Nature Nexus Institute & Los Angeles County
RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Join Professor Charmaine Phipps for a poetry adventure! In this guided workshop, you'll unleash your inner poet and leave with a mini-masterpiece. When: Wednesday,
LA MIRADA—Learn about the history and culture of Día de los Muertos and create your own sugar skull. This program will be led by a
RANCHO CUCAMONGA—Join James Spooner, an award-winning graphic novelist, filmmaker, and tattoo artist. His debut graphic novel, The High Desert was named “Best of 2022” by Publishers Weekly, The Washington Post,
MORENO VALLEY—Join a workshop where participants can learn how to use the Ukulele. The workshop will include a lecture and discussion about the history of
LA MIRADA—Juan Hernandez is a classical guitarist that enthralls the public with his moving and sophisticated performances of traditional Mexican music. His program engages emotions
VIRTUAL—We will be speaking with Sandy Tolan, author of The Lemon Tree, which tells the story of the al-Khairi and Eshkenazi families and their separate
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