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.
PA Humanities Welcomes New Board Members
PA Humanities is excited to announce the addition of Bryan Clark (Langhorne) and Jessica Herzing (Cameron County) as the two newest members of its Board of Directors. Each began their term on November 1 and are eligible to serve up to two consecutive three-year terms.
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.
Celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month with PA Humanities!
October is National Arts and Humanities month, recognizing and celebrating the importance of culture in the United States. Celebrate with PA Humanities!
Join the movement: Spotlight on Alice Trowbridge
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. This month we spoke with Alice Trowbridge, who first became involved with PA Humanities through PA Heart & Soul.
Re-vision Capstone with Jeffrey Rosen
What is the enduring relevance of the US Constitution and why is it still so important for everyone, especially young people, to have meaningful conversations about it? In this recap episode of the Re-vision podcast, we talk to Jeffrey Rosen, CEO of the National Constitution Center.