The holiday season is an important time for making meaning and bonding with friends, families, and neighbors over the diverse cultures and holiday traditions celebrated across the country. Each year, … Read more
Six Humanities Leaders Join the Federation Board
Six new humanities leaders were elected to the Board of the Federation of State Humanities Councils (the Federation) at the Federation’s Annual Business Meeting on November 16, 2024. The Federation’s … Read more
Louisiana, Montana, and Wisconsin Humanities Councils Win Schwartz Prizes for Outstanding Humanities Programming
Friday November 15, 2024 [Providence, RI] At the National Humanities Conference on Friday, November 15, the Federation of State Humanities Councils (Federation) presented the 2024 Schwartz Prize for outstanding work … Read more
2024 National Humanities Conference Equitable Access Grant Recipients
photo credit to Van Leesten Memorial Bridge, Providence, RI – INFORM Studio + Buro Happold (Photo by Steve Kroodsma) The Federation of State Humanities Councils and the National Humanities Alliance are pleased … Read more
National Humanities Conference 2024: Registration is Open!
photo credit to Van Leesten Memorial Bridge, Providence, RI – INFORM Studio + Buro Happold (Photo by Steve Kroodsma) The Federation of State Humanities Councils, the National Humanities Alliance, and host council Rhode … Read more
Meet the 2024 Federation Board of Directors
The 2024 Federation Board of Directors elected a new chair and four new members on October 28, at the 2023 Annual Business Meeting that was held in conjunction with the … Read more
The Federation’s Strategic Plan
The current strategic plan was extended to 2022. In 2022, the Federation begins its strategic planning process and develop a strategic plan update that will be presented to the Federation House of Delegates at the 2022 Annual Business Meeting.
Alaska, North Carolina, and Rhode Island Humanities Councils Win Schwartz Prizes for Outstanding Humanities Programming
Photos: Harley Avery October 31, 2023 [Indianapolis, IN] At the National Humanities Conference on Friday, October 27, the Federation of State Humanities Councils (Federation) presented the 2023 Schwartz Prizes for outstanding … Read more
Federation Receives $210,000 from IMLS to Co-Plan Community Conversations on the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with Five Humanities Councils
ARLINGTON, VA–The Federation of State Humanities Councils will receive a planning grant of $210,000 to partner with Arizona Humanities, Illinois Humanities, Indiana Humanities, Oregon Humanities, and PA Humanities to help … Read more
Spotlighting Great Humanities Leaders for National Arts and Humanities Month
By Lynn Pasquerella The worst global pandemic in more than a century had a profound impact on all aspects of society, including how we connect with each other and our … Read more
