Bringing Heart & Soul stories to life in Ambridge
A new public art crosswalk project is capturing the Heart & Soul of Ambridge using residents’ stories about what they love as inspiration.
New PA Humanities podcast spotlights people making a mark throughout the state
All across Pennsylvania, cultural organizations are using the tools of the humanities to build stronger communities, spark important conversations and provide opportunities for connection. Our new podcast, “We Are Here,” takes you on a journey to discover these organizations and learn how they’re making a positive impact in their towns.
LGBTQ+ archival work builds belonging and community in PA
Archives help to preserve history, and in the case of the LGBTQ+ community archives can reveal lives and histories that for too long remained hidden or underground. Two organizations on opposite sides of Pennsylvania are currently using their collections to preserve and share the stories of the LGBTQ+ community using funds provided by PA Humanities…
Juneteenth celebration will tell story of surviving, thriving, and the African American journey
By Karen Price When Bert Harris thought about curating a Juneteenth celebration for the Community Arts Center in Wallingford, he knew he wanted to tell a story that would span the full African American experience. He also knew he wanted to tell that story through the mediums that have meant so much to him and so…
The People Project invites Adams County residents to share stories, find connections
By Karen Price Having a place at the table can mean many different things, and residents of Adams County will get to explore them all with The People Project from Adams County Arts Council. Funded in part with a PA Humanities PA SHARP grant – Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan – the…
Exploring culture shock through storytelling on Pittsburgh’s North Side
By Karen Price The capacity crowd at City of Asylum’s live storytelling event on Pittsburgh’s North Side sat silent and still, focused on Abdi Lugundi’s every word. The theme of the evening was culture shock, and though Lugundi stood on stage as an adult, the emotions he evoked from his first day of school in…