California Humanities in LA: United We Stand, Exploring Little Tokyo and El Pueblo
In mid-September, California Humanities staff came together in Los Angeles for special partner programs and an in-person meeting with our board. Below are some highlights from our trip! On September […]
Library Innovation Lab Programs Coming Near You—October 2023
Libraries across the state participating in the 2023 Library Innovation Lab program are hosting public programs this month that celebrate the cultural traditions and heritage of immigrant communities.
California Humanities’ Board Member Daryle Williams Nominated to Serve in President Biden’s Administration
On September 15, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate California Humanities’ Board Member Daryle Williams to serve as a key leader in his administration.
2023 Library Innovation Lab Programs Coming Near You
Since March, the dedicated librarians who make up this year’s Library Innovation Lab (LIL) program cohort have been hard at work, interviewing community members to ascertain needs, cultivating partnerships with local […]
The California Documentary Project in 2023: New Grants, New Stories, New Perspectives
As we approach this year’s California Documentary Project grant deadline, we are highlighting some exciting grantee accomplishments and accolades over the past year.
The Sights and Sounds of Rumbo a California: An Interview with Arhoolie Foundation’s Curator Juan Antonio Cuellar
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, read our spotlight on Rumbo a California, an exhibit about Mexican music in the Golden State.
California Humanities Partners with Crocker Museum in New Summer Film Series (Photos)
Join our next screening on August 17, co-presented with the Crocker Museum in Sacramento.
A Friendly Reminder: “Cal” Doesn’t Live Here Anymore
We are “California Humanities (not “Cal Humanities”),” and prefer this usage in written and spoken form.
Exhibit Envoy’s Amy Cohen on Connecting Your Institution with a California-Focused Traveling Exhibit
The nonprofit Exhibit Envoy has long supplied venues small and large across California with rich humanities-based traveling exhibits.
Back to School: Patti Compton on Creating a Civics-Focused American Music History Course
Back to School Spotlight: Patti Compton on Creating a Civics-Focused American Music History Course