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"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more in context."

— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project

Cal Humanities

"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

Archive Year: 2021

Literary Arts Emergency Fund 2021

  • In the Field
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LITERARY ARTS EMERGENCY FUND 2021 ELIGIBILITY Literary arts organizations and publishers* AND Incorporated nonprofits with 501(c)3 status OR a fiscal agent AND Based in

$210,000 Awarded to Responsive Public Humanities Projects throughout the State

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Ruth Orta stands behind a table covered with baskets.
Ruth Orta (Ohlone, Bay Miwok, Plains Miwok) shares stories of her family history and gives instructions on the traditional methods of acorn processing.
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California Humanities Announces Winter 2021-22 Humanities for All Project Grant Awardees

California Humanities Relief and Recovery Grants–$4.6 Million Distributed 

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The top of the Statue of Liberty with an orange background and details regarding the grant program.
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A reflection on emergency COVID-19 grants distributed in 2020 and 2021.

Energy of Motion: Experience Change in Kinetic California

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A photo overlooking Los Angeles, CA.
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An invitation to join us at the 2022 National Humanities Conference in Los Angeles.

What We Learned on Our California Road Trip

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A highway between hills.
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A sneak-peak at findings from the California Humanities Listening Sessions.

Equity at the Heart of the Humanities in 2022

  • Blog, Spotlight
A tree with colorful leaves filled with words.
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A recap and reaffirmation of Equity at the Heart of the Humanities.

California Humanities Grant Opportunities Winter 2022

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Some trees form interesting patterns based on a phenomenon known as crown shyness.
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Learn more about upcoming grant opportunities in winter 2022.

Support California Humanities with a Year-End-Gift: A Message from President & CEO Julie Fry

  • Blog, Spotlight
Rows of colorful lanterns float on dark water with trees and bushes in the background.
Image: Toro Nagashi, Courtesy of Fresno County Public Library
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A Year-End Message from President & CEO Julie Fry.

Oakland Cultural Strategists-in Government Program

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The Oakland Fund for Public Innovation, in partnership with the City of Oakland, invites qualified cultural consultants to respond to a Request for Qualifications

Sharing Warmth this Holiday Season: Recommendations from California Humanities Staff

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A winter scene with snow, lights, plants, and a horse.
Photo by JillWellington from Pixabay
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2021 holiday season recommendations from California Humanities staff.

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