We put people first.
Our work champions the humanities — centering growth, equity, and community as a pathway to positive, lasting change.
We believe in contributing our learnings to the larger conversation about the role of the humanities in creating lasting change. We put participatory research at the forefront of all our work and partner with scholars, consultants, and a cross-sector of leaders including Drexel University, University of Pennsylvania’s PennPraxis, Elizabeth Myrick + Associates, and Allegheny Intermediate Unit.
An independent nonprofit that puts people first, PA Humanities relies on financial support from people like you. As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, your support will help more Pennsylvanians experience the humanities and put them in action through civic engagement, education, building community, and however they are inspired to make change.
"The arts and humanities bring people together and show us that we have more in common than we have differences — helping us see each other, understand one another, and unite in common cause." - President Joseph R. Biden*
October is National Arts and Humanities Month — a time to recognize and raise awareness about the importance of culture in our lives. From our local museums, theaters, historical organizations, and libraries to the cultural leaders and everyday people who enrich our communities, the humanities are a powerful force for innovation, growth, education, connection, and healing.
Consider taking time this month to support and engage with the humanities in Pennsylvania.
#NAHM #NAHM2024
* "A Proclamation on National Arts and Humanities Month, 2024", https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/30/a-proclamation-on-national-arts-and-humanities-month-2024/
We’re extending the deadline for #PACultureCheck to Monday, September 30! Make your voice heard through this annual statewide study by PA Humanities, @philaculture, and @pghartscouncil. The results inform local and statewide advocacy efforts, educate grantmakers and practitioners about the latest trends, inspire future research, and help build a stronger and more responsive cultural community.
Take the survey at: pahumanities.org/pacc
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⏰ Take about 20 minutes
✅ Open to nonprofits, community and religious organizations, and businesses that do at least some of their work in culture, arts, and/or humanities in Pennsylvania.
⏳ Deadline extended to Monday, September 30!
Don`t miss out on this chance to help shape the future of Pennsylvania!
Take the survey at: pahumanities.org/pacc
We are joining members from other state and jurisdictional humanities councils at the United We Stand: Connecting Through Culture convening, hosted by @okhumanities in collaboration with @nehgov. We’re excited to hear from our colleagues about the important work they did to support the #UnitedWeStand initiative!
Pictured:
Laurie Zierer, executive director
Dawn Frisby Byers, senior director of content and engagement
Congrats to the Mt Tabor Preservation Project for receiving the Albert B. Corey Award from the American Association for State and Local History! This award recognizes primarily volunteer-operated organizations that best display the qualities of vigor, scholarship, and imagination in their work.
This project started through our work with @communityheartandsoul in Greater Carlisle. Kudos to all the volunteers that made this a success story that shows the transformative power of the humanities. What a well-deserved honor for all your hard work!
Pictured: Mt. Tabor Preservation Project trustees Carmen James and Lindsay Varner. Photos courtesy of Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and Mt Tabor Preservation Project.
#PAHeartAndSoul
