Introducing the Collective Joy Project
A New Series from the California Humanities to Transmute Grief into World-Building Through Joy At a time of so much uncertainty, it can be tempting to operate solely in grief, […]
Stories That Endure: Queer Oral History Project Bridges Generations at San Luis Obispo Pride
At this year’s San Luis Obispo Pride Festival, a powerful moment of connection unfolded at the History Center of San Luis Obispo. As part of a month-long queer history exhibit, […]
California Humanities to Receive Emergency Funding from Mellon Foundation in Response to Unexpected Federal Cuts
Matching opportunity invites Californians to help sustain critical cultural programming statewide Oakland, CA—California Humanities is expected to receive $200,000 in emergency funding from the Federation of State Humanities Councils with […]
The State of California’s Cultures: What We Stand to Lose Without Public Funding
On May 14, California Humanities President and CEO Rick Noguchi provided testimony to the State of California Joint Committee on the Arts and the Assembly Committee on Arts, Sports, Entertainment, […]
Will You Stand with Us at the Capitol?
On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 9:00 AM, the Joint Committee on the Arts is holding a public hearing: State of the Arts: How Current Federal Policies Are Impacting Arts, […]
SAVE CALIFORNIA HUMANITIES: DOGE CUTS TO THE NEH WILL DAMAGE CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR STATE
April 4, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Shonda Moore Phone: 951.963.4362 Email: smoore@calhum.org On April 2, late in the evening, we learned that our funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities […]
Grantee Spotlight: Women’s Voices Now
We recently engaged in a series of thoughtful email exchanges with the leadership of Girls’ Voices Now (GVN), a proud grantee of California Humanities California Documentary Projects Grants. For over […]
California Humanities Re-engages Vanessa Whang as Programs Strategy Advisor, Welcomes Shonda Moore as New Director of Marketing and Communications
Oakland, CA – March 6, 2025 – California Humanities is pleased to announce the return of Vanessa Whang as a consultant serving as Programs Strategy Advisor. Whang, a former Director of […]
California Humanities Awards Grants to Support Cultural and Historical Initiatives Across the State
February 19, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Shonda Moore Phone: 415.391.1474 x303 Email: smoore@calhum.org California Humanities awards $197,700 in grants to support history, storytelling, and public programs across the state. Projects include […]
California Humanities Receives $32,405 from the Statewide Regional California Humanities Awards Grants to Support Cultural and Historical Initiatives Across the State
February 12, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Shonda Moore Phone: 415.391.1474 x303 Email: smoore@calhum.org Oakland, CA -California Humanities is honored to be a recipient of a $32,405 grant from the California Arts […]
