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Our programs, partnerships, and grants focus on communities leading our initiatives, using the concept of the humanities in action, and fostering space where people belong. We want our work to not only help others develop an appreciation for the humanities but to teach them how to apply the humanities to everyday life and gain lifelong critical thinking skills. Together—with the power of storytelling—we can find common ground, build connections, learn from each other, and shape the future of our state.
It’s raining poetry in Pennsylvania! PA Humanities is engaging children from across Pennsylvania in a hands-on community poetry activity facilitated by local poets and teaching artists.
PA Heart & Soul is a resident-led planning initiative that finds common ground through gathering stories, having conversations, and getting people more involved in co-creating the future of their community.Â
Youth-led Humanities reflects an evolution of our youth development work. This initiative expands our network and supports sites doing impactful humanities-based and/or youth-led programming.Â
Wingspan is a new grant program supporting BIPOC and rural organizations doing community-based humanities work. Its mission is to help them soar and expand their possibilities by providing new resources, amplifying their voices, and cultivating additional space for creativity and connection.
2023-2024 marks 50 years of bringing Pennsylvanians together to make meaningful change through the humanities. Check out our programs and initiatives as part of this celebration!
Re-Vision was a podcast series exploring how our country’s foundational ideas — like freedom of speech and the right to a speedy trial — apply to contemporary issues. Hosted by Lee Stabert, editor in chief of Keystone Edge, each episode pairs a scholar with a working practitioner to discuss the meaning and intentions of this founding document and its real life implications today.
We Are Here was a series created in partnership with Keystone Edge highlighting PA SHARP grantees through podcasts and stories. It is all about Pennsylvanians who are making their mark through the humanities!
Chester Made is a humanities-based initiative to recognize and promote arts and culture in Chester, Pennsylvania, and to harness their power as a force for community revitalization.
PA Humanities has core programs, but we often branch out and offer our support and resources when other projects and events share our values. From festivals to reading programs to speaking engagements, we’re always open to exploring new ways to advocate for the humanities and the power of storytelling.