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 University of Pennsylvania’s PennPraxis, Elizabeth Myrick + Associates, and Allegheny Intermediate Unit.
During the uncertainties and challenges of Pennsylvania’s recovery one thing made all the difference – everyday kindness.
Show that kindness matters to you too.
🎉 Congratulations to humanities and arts advocates in PA and across the country! The two House floor amendments that would have slashed funding to the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts were soundly defeated.
Thank you everyone who joined us in this successful advocacy effort!
The humanities in Pennsylvania are under threat and we need your support! Rep Josh Brecheen (R-OK-02) introduced amendments to the FY 2025 Interior Appropriations bill that would slash funding by 25% for both the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
We are urging you to please contact your local House representative and encourage them to oppose any amendments aimed at defunding the NEH and NEA.
As you know, arts and culture are vital to the well-being and economics of the Commonwealth. The sector contributes a staggering $30 billion to Pennsylvania’s economy and supports 175,872 full-time equivalent jobs, many of which would not exist without NEH or NEA support (BEA, 2024). Eliminating funding from these organizations would undermine the future of our state, with rural and urban areas being hit hardest.
Thank you for your support and advocacy!
“This is the opportunity to take your ideas and bring them to life...” - Nina Barbuto, @assemblepgh founder and executive director
The Rain Poetry project asks young people to express themselves creatively through haiku and the students from Assemble in Pittsburgh’s Garfield neighborhood embraced this opportunity!
Rain Poetry connects teaching artists with youth to learn about haiku poetry in special workshops, then takes the students` poems and turns them into community installations using a special paint that only appears when the ground is wet.
Read the whole story on PAHumanities.org
Rain Poetry in Pittsburgh is made possible with the generous support of @theheinzendowment, Richard King Mellon Foundation and the Grable Foundation.
#RainPoetry #RainPoetryPittsburgh
We are excited to announce that applications are now open for our next cycle of Youth-Led Humanities. Public libraries and out-of-school time (OST) sites are invited to apply to be part of the 2024-26 cohort and receive $5,000 in project funds to implement youth-led humanities programming that centers the needs and interests of young people. In addition to project funds, sites will gain access to professional development opportunities like individualized coaching, regular communities of practice calls and invitations to workshops led by library leaders, and youth services and humanities professionals.
PA Humanities will host an informational webinar on July 25th at 12:00 p.m. to provide more information on the project and eligibility requirements.
Visit our website for more information and to register for the webinar (a recording will be available for those who cannot attend) - bit.ly/YLH2024Info
Applications are due at 5pm, August 19th.
