California Humanities A State of Open Mind
California Humanities is pleased to announce that over $3.1 million in Relief and Recovery grants are awarded to humanities-focused organizations facing challenges due to COVID-19.
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October 25, 2021
Student Journalist Fellows Produce CHRONIC CATASTROPHE: A Podcast About the Community Impact of Climate Change on the Mind, Body, & Spirit
Learn more about this new podcast produced by student journalists at Santa Rosa Junior College as pa…
October 22, 2021
WHAT FIRE REVEALS: An Interview with the Kitchen Sisters
The Kitchen Sisters tell us more about their new audio documentary, WHAT FIRE REVEALS: STORIES FROM …
October 22, 2021
Tools of the Trade: New Virtual Events for Humanities Programmers
This upcoming event features four innovative California Humanities grant project directors as they s…
October 21, 2021
Celebrate Family Heritage and Immigrant Traditions in Libraries This Month
View November 2021 events at local libraries supported by the Library Innovation Lab program. …
October 21, 2021
Recovering Cremains in the Aftermath of Wildfires
Project and Evaluation Director Felicia Kelley talks with “Ashes from Ashes” Project Director, Dana …
October 21, 2021
Sharing Fire Stories: The “Your Carr Fire Story, Written and Heard” Project
An Overview of the “Your Carr Fire Story, Written and Heard” Project. …
September 29, 2021
Integrating Arts & Humanities: The “California American Indian Culture and Art as Pedagogy: A Teaching and Learning Exhibit”
An interview with project director Leece Lee-Oliver about the exhibition “California American Indian…
September 27, 2021
Media & the Humanities: Recent Highlights from the California Documentary Project
Celebrating our CDP grantees and some of their recent activities, highlights, and accolades. …
September 27, 2021
Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month & More with California Libraries
A sampling of the exciting Library Innovation Lab-supported activities taking place around the state…
September 27, 2021
Celebrating the Legacy of Nancy Hatamiya During Arts & Humanities Month
Honoring the memory of longtime California Humanities’ Board Member and Chair Nancy Hatamiya through…
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$3.1 Million in Grants Awarded to California Organizations for COVID-19 Relief & Recovery
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16 Humanities for All Quick Grants Awarded for Public Humanities Projects
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California Humanities Receives $2 Million In State Funding
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California Humanities Awards $175K to 10 Ambitious & Innovative Public Programs
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Humanities for All Quick Grants Awarded for Humanities Projects Throughout the State
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