The 3 Questions Series offers the chance to learn more about board members, grantees, and longtime supporters of Rhode Island Humanities. In the coming weeks, we will continue to share […]
Humanities Council Welcomes Seven New Board Members
The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities is pleased to welcome seven new members to its board of directors as of April 1, 2023. New board members include: Chrystal Mars Baker, Stephanie Basile, Jaffa Kessler Davies, Emily McHugh, Eric Sung, Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie, and Christopher Joseph Westgate.
Video Recording: Moving Forward, Together: A Community Conversation on the 2022 RI Civic Health Index
On April 19, 2023, Rhode Island Humanities convened members of the team behind the 2022 Rhode Island Civic Health Index (RI CHI) to discuss steps that Rhode Islanders can take, […]
Rhode Island Humanities Awards Over $130,000 to 15 Innovative Projects Across the State
A free humanities course for veterans, a documentary on women fishing commercially in Southern New England, bilingual platicas linking Latinas across generations, and research for a mobile museum of Asian-American […]
Council awards $13,975 in mini grants to organizations and individuals in support of public humanities projects
The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities is pleased to announce $13,975 in mini grant awards from the February 2023 application cycle to support public humanities projects. Read on for […]
2022 Annual Report – 50 Years of Wisdom and Vision
View the report below or click here to download the PDF. Rhode Island Humanities is at a pivotal moment and celebrating a special milestone—2023 is our 50th anniversary! Our Annual Report […]
RI Civic Health Index Exhibit Hits the Road
The Council has created a traveling exhibit about the 2022 Rhode Island Civic Health Index! The 2022 Rhode Island Civic Health Index (CHI)—the first ever for the state—draws upon data-driven indicators and information […]
Senator Reed, NEH Chair Lowe in conversation about RI Civic Health Index in Providence
On January 13 at the Providence Public Library, Senator Jack Reed convened a community conversation with National Endowment for the Humanities Chair Shelly C. Lowe about the RI Civic Health […]
Job Opportunity: Events & Communications Specialist
POSITION DESCRIPTION – click here for a PDF. TITLE: Events and Communications Specialist HOURS: Part-time, temporary: 15 hours/week from March 2023 through October 2023 (8 months) COMPENSATION: $17,000 THE ORGANIZATION: […]
Council awards $9,383 in mini grants to organizations and individuals in support of public humanities projects
The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities is pleased to announce $9,383 in mini grant awards from the November 2022 application cycle to support to support public humanities projects. Read […]
