Year in review: 23 humanities highlights of ’23
This was a big year for PA Humanities, as we kicked off our 50th anniversary celebration that will continue into 2024. It was also a year of great accomplishments for organizations across Pennsylvania as they continue to demonstrate the power of the humanities to uncover and uplift hidden voices, bring communities together to create positive change and share stories of our history and the bonds that unite us all. Join us in celebrating some of our favorite moments, projects and more from 2023!
Extra, extra: Looking back at PA Humanities’ first grants in the news
Fifty years after our founding, PA Humanities is still working hard to ensure that Pennsylvanians have access without barriers to the humanities and the tools to lead change in their communities. But what were the big issues of the mid-1970s in PA that the first programs we funded sought to address, and how did the local media react?
Join the movement: Spotlight on Jessica Herzing
As we celebrate our 50 years of championing the humanities throughout the state, we’re spotlighting some of the people who’ve joined us along the way and contributed to our work with their donations, time, energy, skills and creativity.
PA Humanities announces Wingspan: $2.25 million to 24 BIPOC and rural organizations
Today PA Humanities announced $2.25 million in funding to 24 organizations from across the Commonwealth that prioritize community-based humanities in their work. Called Wingspan, this new grant program is part of PA Humanities’ 50th anniversary celebration. Its mission is to help humanities organizations soar and expand their possibilities by providing them with financial support, amplifying their voices, and cultivating new space for creativity and connection.
When we were HIP: A look back at the early days of PA Humanities
Fifty years ago, a group of academics and university personnel joined together with individuals from business, labor, the media and civic organizations from across Pennsylvania to consider the humanities. They called themselves the Humanities in Pennsylvania, or “HIP.” This year, PA Humanities is celebrating its 50th anniversary and wanted to take a look back at how it all began.
Major Support Heading to Communities Along Route 6 Corridor and Western PA
PA Humanities has partnered with the Route 6 Alliance and Community Heart & Soul to select and support Etna, Venango Area (Cranberry, Oil City and Franklin), Mansfield and Port Allegany along their paths to becoming stronger, more vibrant communities through PA Heart & Soul, a humanities-based approach to community and economic development centered on the Community Heart & Soul® model. Additional support is provided by the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) and Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR).