April 23, 2020 — Rhode Island’s statewide arts and humanities agencies will receive $840,600 in federal funds designated for relief to arts and cultural organizations affected by the COVID-19 health crisis, according to a joint statement by the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) and the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities (Humanities […]
Humanities In The Age Of Social Distancing – Weekly Round Up
Inspired by the creative responses to the public health crisis and the many resources that we are discovering, the Humanities Council launched a weekly round up of stories that engage and connect us. Join us throughout the week on social media – Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @rihumanities — where we will use the #HumanitiesInTheAgeOfSocialDistancing — […]
February 2020 Mini Grants
The Humanities Council is proud to announce a total of $8,000 awarded through the following four mini grants from our 2020 February grant cycle to organizations and individuals working to expand the ways Rhode Islanders engage with culture by exploring the stories of veterans, LGBTQ leaders and activists, designers, and Columbian-Americans building community in the […]
Resources for the Humanities Sector During the Pandemic
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 continues to unfold the Humanities Council will update this page with resources being made available to organizations in the humanities sector such as museums, libraries, […]
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 encouraged grant recipients and program partners to make their own scheduling decisions by referencing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Rhode Island […]
