When numbers meet narratives, a deeper understanding unfolds
People often think of the humanities in the academic sense – discussions of philosophy or literature in a college lecture hall or a visit to a historical site or museum. But PA Humanities has always taken a broader view, especially when it comes to people and the value of their stories. Learn how PA Humanities champions the use of stories as data in order to better understand and support Pennsylvania’s creative and cultural ecosystem.
Breaking free from the compliance mindset: Reimagining grantmaking for a more equitable future
With emergent strategy, both funders and grantees are encouraged to be open to change while still having goals and objectives. Operating outside of a compliance mindset isn’t always easy for funders or grantees, but being in the moment and creating the space for building relationships and conversations leads to greater curiosity, imagination, and, ultimately, the potential to change what we see around us and create a more equitable future. Read part two of our look into emergent learning and strategy and research into the PA Heart & Soul project.
Uncovering the details: PA Humanities Discovery Project digs deep
As part of the PA Humanities Discovery Project, workers from across the state gathered for in-person focus groups to discuss why they do humanities work and its impacts and challenges. It’s the latest step in an ambitious project that will tell the story of humanities work (and workers) across the state for the very first time in such detail and help to build a more inclusive and connected community for sharing, learning and advocacy.Â
PA Humanities Discovery Project receives NEA research grant
PA Humanities today announced it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to receive a Research Grants in the Arts award of $20,000. This grant will support the PA Humanities Discovery Project conducted in collaboration with Drexel University.
PA Humanities Discovery Project to tell first-ever story of state’s cultural sector
PHILADELPHIA (September 27, 2022) — Today PA Humanities and Drexel University announced the PA Humanities Discovery Project. This new collaboration seeks to map, network, and celebrate Pennsylvania’s humanities landscape. The project officially kicked off with the launch of a statewide survey of the broader cultural sector. “We plan to tell the first-ever story of the…