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Humanities DC HumanitiesDC provides grants for cultural, educational, creative and community-based initiatives.

The Humanities Council of DC provides grants for cultural, educational, creative and community-based initiatives. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed by speakers, program participants, or audiences do not necessarily reflect those of HumanitiesDC, our partnering organizations or our funders. Please reach out to us at [email protected] if you have any questions, concerns, or comments.

05/29/2024
REGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/890476538297?aff=oddtdtcreatorOur need for stronger social ties could hardly be c...
05/20/2024

REGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/890476538297?aff=oddtdtcreator

Our need for stronger social ties could hardly be clearer at a time when so many Americans are feeling the effects of the loneliness epidemic and a decline in platonic relationships that has been dubbed a “friendship recession.” A panel will discuss what we can learn from past and present approaches to friendship, from ceremonies that honor platonic relationships to communal living arrangements. They'll use these examples to imagine the role of friendship in our lives moving forward. The evening will conclude with the performance of a song about friendship.

Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/890476538297?aff=oddtdtcreator

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/860849974447?aff=oddtdtcreatorTHUR MAY 16 Join HumanitiesDC and guest curator Jermaine Jone...
05/10/2024

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/860849974447?aff=oddtdtcreator

THUR MAY 16 Join HumanitiesDC and guest curator Jermaine Jones to explore how Black literature produced from the 20th century up to today offers quasi essential history of a resilient cultural movement, investigates the power of Black pliability under Jim Crow and systemic racism, and celebrates the rebellious power of Black imagination.

04/25/2024
04/18/2024

We are excited to announce that we have received a 2024 Humanities DC Visions Grant in support of our 33rd Annual Festival (coming in 2025)! After the tremendous success of our 2024 Festival last month, we are excited for the ways this grant will allow us to have an even greater impact for our audience and the city next year!

Congratulations to the 52 Community Grantees for Cycle I. Grants were awarded under the categories of Community Culture ...
04/18/2024

Congratulations to the 52 Community Grantees for Cycle I. Grants were awarded under the categories of Community Culture and Heritage Projects, DC Oral History Collaborative, and Visions Projects and Events, to recipients representative of all 8 wards. That is a total of over $782,000 invested this year in residents with curious minds, bold questions, and powerful stories.

Through these Community Grants we will support efforts like: the production of films by DC documentarians; historic research and oral histories created by local experts and scholars; youth using the humanities as tool for self-exploration, expression and civic engagement; and literature, music, film, dance and scholarly festivals, gatherings and podcasts. Throughout the year we will check back on our grantees and share their work and ways YOU can get involved or learn more.

Check out https://humanitiesdc.org/events/ to learn more about these upcoming events!Join us for these culturally impact...
04/03/2024

Check out https://humanitiesdc.org/events/ to learn more about these upcoming events!

Join us for these culturally impactful talks and learn about an aspect of DC through history, language, and more!

Events CalendarExplore our city’s upcoming humanities events from performances and lectures to celebrations and multi-media experiences. These public events are created and hosted by either HumanitiesDC, our grantees or local partners. To submit an event for consideration, please complete this for...

Here at we often get asked questions like “Who are you?” and “What do you do?” After months of conversation, we wanted ...
04/03/2024

Here at we often get asked questions like “Who are you?” and “What do you do?” After months of conversation, we wanted to create language that helps to answer that question: HumanitiesDC connects curious people who ask bold questions to the powerful stories of our city. So, if you’re reading this, that makes you a Curious Mind who asks Bold Questions and tells Powerful Stories.

Join us over the next three months as we highlight the humanists, ideas, and stories in DC and beyond that make up our tagline and our organization. Come along for the adventure. BTW you can click the link to our bio to learn about our most recent programs and events.

We’re getting ready for a busy spring! Check out our deadlines and events. And come find us at the in just a few weeks!...
03/25/2024

We’re getting ready for a busy spring! Check out our deadlines and events. And come find us at the in just a few weeks!

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Interested in telling stories of the lives of those around you? Sign up for the DC Oral History Collaborative 101+ Workshop happening this month. This course will introduce you to the best practices of oral history to empower you with the basic tools for exploring big questions and sharing the unique experiences of those in your life. Space is limited! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/769715127667?aff=oddtdtcreator #dcohc #dcoralhistorycollaborative #HumanitiesDC

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