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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 when it is in context."

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

"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

Tools of the Trade

Tools of the Trade

Tools of the Trade: A Practical Series for Humanities Programmers

To advance our goals of supporting the public humanities field and assist with recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, California Humanities is pleased to offer a series of free online learning sessions in 2021-2022 to help build and rebuild the capacity of individuals and organizations to provide relevant, responsive, and engaging programs in our communities. Tools of the Trade will spotlight the innovative and creative work being done by California Humanities’ grantees and partners. We will provide opportunities for everyone working in the public humanities field, wherever they may be, to learn from one another and strengthen our sense of commonality and common purpose.

In the online sessions, we will: 

  • Hear short presentations by programmers across the state
  • Learn how your peers in libraries, museums and cultural organizations are creating safe ways to offer public programs and engagement
  • Share your own experiences and ask questions

To watch videos of the events, use the tab above.

Questions? Accessibility needs? Contact Program Associate Kirsten Vega at kvega@calhum.org.

National Endowment For the Humanities

Tools of the Trade is made possible by the National Endowment for
the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP)
and the NEH Sustaining the Humanities through the American
Rescue Plan (SHARP) initiative.