The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities is pleased to announce $13,924.55 in mini grant awards from the May 2022 application cycle to support to support a public humanities projects. Read on for more details. Awards to Individuals Ben Sisto, $1,924.55 to Rhode Island QSL Archive Supports the creation of an online repository and archive […]
2022 Celebration of the Humanities to honor local leaders; keynote address by author Mónica Guzmán
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities is proud to announce the 2022 Celebration of the Humanities which will focus on the intersection of the humanities and civic health through time-honored awards to local leaders and a new featured keynote address from nationally recognized journalist, bridge-builder, and author Mónica Guzmán. Guzmán is […]
3 Questions Series: Meet new board member Robert Craven, Esq
This 3 Questions Series offers the chance to learn more about board members, grantees, and longtime supporters of the Humanities Council. In the coming months the Council will continue to share these conversations as a window into the people who make up the Council’s unique network. Robert Craven, Esq (he/him/his)Attorney at Law, Adler, Pollock & […]
3 Questions Series: Meet new board member Antonia Noori Farzan
This 3 Questions Series offers the chance to learn more about board members, grantees, and longtime supporters of the Humanities Council. In the coming months the Council will continue to share these conversations as a window into the people who make up the Council’s unique network. Antonia Noori Farzan (she/her/hers)JournalistLives in Cranston, RI As you […]
3 Questions Series: Meet new board member Josh Stenger, PhD
This 3 Questions Series offers the chance to learn more about board members, grantees, and longtime supporters of the Humanities Council. In the coming months the Council will continue to share these conversations as a window into the people who make up the Council’s unique network. Josh Stenger, PhD (he/him/his)Professor of Film and New Media, […]
3 Questions Series: Meet new board member Cherry Arnold
This 3 Questions Series offers the chance to learn more about board members, grantees, and longtime supporters of the Humanities Council. In the coming months the Council will continue to share these conversations as a window into the people who make up the Council’s unique network. Cherry Arnold (she/her/hers)Global Real Estate AdvisorLives in Little Compton, […]
3 Questions Series: Meet new board member Katayoun “Katie” Alidadi, PhD
This 3 Questions Series offers the chance to learn more about board members, grantees, and longtime supporters of the Humanities Council. In the coming months the Council will continue to share these conversations as a window into the people who make up the Council’s unique network. Katayoun “Katie” Alidadi, PhD (she/her/hers)Assistant Professor of Legal Studies, […]
Humanities Council Welcomes Five New Board Members
Providence, RI — The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities welcomes five new members to its board of directors. These leaders bring experience in business, audience engagement, law and civic health, journalism, and digital humanities. Each is deeply involved in communities across Rhode Island. New board members include: Katayoun Alidadi, PhD, Cherry Arnold, Robert E. […]
RI Civic Health Index Survey Now Open – All RI residents invited to participate
April 21, 2022 – The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities has launched the RI Civic Health Index Survey which is available online and open for public participation. All Rhode Island residents aged 16+ are invited to participate. The 2022 Rhode Island Civic Health Survey is a crucial component of the state’s first-ever Civic Health […]
HUMANITIES COUNCIL AWARDS OVER $143,340
TO 15 PUBLIC PROJECTS AND DOCUMENTARY FILMS
April 18, 2022 – The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities is pleased to announce major grant awards to 15 public projects and documentary films that showcase the power of the humanities to connect communities and strengthen civic health. Funded projects exemplify the many strengths and contributions of the humanities to our society: bridging differences […]
