UPDATED: May 8, 2020 — The humanities, arts, and culture are essential to our sense of connection and community, especially in times of crisis. As the Covid-19 public health emergency […]
The humanities and the common good
The Covid-19 outbreak and efforts to protect public health demonstrate how important it is for each of us to act for the common good. At the Humanities Council, we have […]
New round of funding – Intercultural Collaboration Seed Grants
The Rhode Island Expansion Arts Program (RIEAP) is excited to open the 2020-2021 funding opportunity for seed grants that promote intercultural collaboration. RIEAP offers funding and organizational assistance to community-based, […]
UNLADYLIKE2020: National network of humanities councils support innovative digital series celebrating trailblazing women
State humanities councils provide vital funding for public programs and engaged scholarship across the country. The newly released UNLADYLIKE2020 series received grants from 11 state councils in the past two […]
Reaching Rhode Islanders
Each March, the Humanities Council staff and board leadership participate in Humanities on the Hill, an opportunity to meet with our RI Congressional delegation to advocate for continued funding of […]
Call for Applications: Culture is Key Fellowship – Due April 3, 2020
Update: Due to the Covid-19 public health emergency, the Humanities Council has extended the deadline for fellowship applications to Friday, April 3, 2020 by 5:00pm EST. Read on for more […]
November Mini Grants – $7,557 awarded
The Humanities Council is proud to announce a total of $7,557 awarded through the following four mini grants from our 2019 November grant cycle to organizations working to expand the […]
Celebration of the Humanities Honors Those Who Help Us Imagine
On Thursday, October 17, 2019 the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities honored the White Family, philanthropic leaders; Silaphone Nhongvongsouthy, intercultural program developer; the Edible Schoolyard at Green Animals Topiary […]
Board Nominations Now Open
Do you know someone who has great board member potential? The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities seeks nominations for members to serve on its Board of Directors. The Board […]
Humanities Connect Our Communities and Deepen Civic Engagement
A Message from Elizabeth Francis, Executive Director, Rhode Island Council for the Humanities October is National Arts & Humanities Month, and this morning I had the opportunity to join Governor […]
