California Humanities A State of Open Mind
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Claudia Leung, cleung@calhum.org, 415.391.1474 x303 September 9, 2019 (Oakland, CA) — California Humanities proudly announces $99,944 in awards to 20 new projects in the Fall 2019 round of the Humanities for All Quick Grant program. The Humanities for All Quick Grants support programs that highlight …
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California Humanities’ Advocacy Results in First-Ever State Budget Funding Allocation
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Claudia Leung, cleung@calhum.org, 415.391.1474 x303 July 25, 2019 (Oakland, CA) — California Humanities is pleased to announce the success of advocacy efforts resulting in the first-ever allocation of state funding to the organization. The budget appropriation requests led by California State Senator Ben Allen and …
Read More »California Humanities Presents California on the Table: An Evening Celebrating Our State’s Delicious Food Stories on September 12
Fundraiser at One Kearny Club Features Nikiko Masumoto of Masumoto Family Farms & Food by James Beard-Nominated Chef Reem Assil For Immediate Release Media Contact: Claudia Leung, cleung@calhum.org, 415.391.1474 x303 July 12, 2019 (San Francisco, CA) —California Humanities presents California on the Table: An Evening Celebrating Our State’s Delicious Food …
Read More »California Humanities Announces New Grant Focus Area “Second Responders” in Wake of Natural Disasters
New Focus on Post-Wildfire Public Humanities Projects Supported by National Endowment for the Humanities Chairman’s Award For Immediate Release Media Contact: Claudia Leung, cleung@calhum.org, 415.391.1474 x303 July 8, 2019 (Oakland, CA) — California Humanities announces the creation of a new focus area within the public humanities grants available to California …
Read More »California Humanities Announces New Exhibit We Are More Showcasing Work of Queer Comic Artists in Oakland
Exhibit Takes A Page from No Straight Lines Documentary & Anthology About History of Queer Comics For Immediate Release Media Contact: Claudia Leung, cleung@calhum.org, 415.391.1474 x303 June 27, 2019 (Oakland, CA) — California Humanities announces the opening for the next installation in the Art of Storytelling series, new exhibit We …
Read More »California Humanities Awards $73,348 to 5 New Youth Media Projects
Grants Support Emerging Media Makers Through Podcasts, Filmmaking, Digital Production and More For Immediate Release Media Contact: Claudia Leung, cleung@calhum.org, 415.391.1474 x303 June 10, 2019 (Oakland, CA) — After a highly competitive process, California Humanities is pleased to announce $73,348 in awards to five new projects through the 2019 California …
Read More »California Humanities Awards $175,000 to 11 New Humanities for All Project Grants
Locally-Initiated Projects Include Exhibitions, Workshops, Performances, Films, Festivals, Discussions and Oral Histories For Immediate Release Media Contact: Claudia Leung, cleung@calhum.org, 415.391.1474 x303 May 23, 2019; Updated March 2, 2020 (Oakland, CA) — After a highly competitive process, California Humanities is pleased to announce $175,00 in awards to 11 new projects …
Read More »California Humanities Announces 15 New Recipients of Humanities for All Quick Grants for Total of $73,083 in Awards
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Claudia Leung, cleung@calhum.org, 415.391.1474 x303 May 8, 2019 (Oakland, CA) — California Humanities proudly announces $73,083 in awards to 15 new projects in the Spring 2019 round of the Humanities for All Quick Grant program. The Humanities for All Quick Grants support programs that highlight …
Read More »California Humanities Announces Awardees of 2019 California Documentary Project Grants
14 Grantees Will Receive $350,000 for Production, Research & Development For Immediate Release Media Contact: Claudia Leung, cleung@calhum.org, 415.391.1474 x303 April 18, 2019 (Oakland, CA) — After a highly competitive process, California Humanities is pleased to announce $350,000 in awards to 14 new projects through the 2019 California Documentary Project …
Read More »California Humanities Announces 2019 Library Innovation Lab Cohort
After a competitive process, California Humanities is pleased to announce awards for the 2019 Library Innovation Lab (LIL) cohort and grant program to ten public libraries across the state.
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