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Humanities New York

33 Humanities Grants Awarded Across NYS

February 7, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Humanities New York (HNY) has announced $159,692 in awards to 33 grantees for innovative public humanities offerings. Awards were made in nearly every region of the state, from the North Country to Western New York. [Read more…] about 33 Humanities Grants Awarded Across NYS

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, New York City, Western NY Tagged With: Grants, Humanities New York, New York Folklore Society, Young Audiences of Western New York

What Does Democracy Demand? Another Reconstruction

January 9, 2021 by Editorial Staff 2 Comments

a crowd waves flags at the 2016 inauguration. Photo by Ted EytanHumanities New York has announced their second and final online town hall, featuring David Bromwich, Jedediah Purdy, and Leah Wright Rigueur, has been set for Wednesday, January 13th, at 8 pm. [Read more…] about What Does Democracy Demand? Another Reconstruction

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Events, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, New York City, Western NY Tagged With: Humanities New York, politics

What Does Democracy Demand? A Humanties NY Series

December 14, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

crowd waves flags at the 2016 inauguration by Ted EytanHumanities New York and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s national initiative has announced a free, online town hall series, “Why It Matters: Civic and Electoral Participation.” [Read more…] about What Does Democracy Demand? A Humanties NY Series

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Events, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, New York City, Western NY Tagged With: Humanities New York

‘Amended,’ A Women’s History Podcast Series

August 7, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Amended PodcastHumanities New York’s (HNY) has announced the Amended podcast, a six-part series about the ongoing struggle for women’s voting rights.

Launching on August 26, 2020, Amended travels from the 1800s through to the present day to explore the quest for women’s full equality, one that has been as diverse, complex and unfinished as the nation itself. [Read more…] about ‘Amended,’ A Women’s History Podcast Series

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Arts, Capital-Saratoga, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, New York City, Western NY Tagged With: Humanities New York, Podcasts, Political History, womens history

Humanities New York Awards 41 Grants

August 2, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Humanities New York (HNY) has announced $194,534 in awards to 41 grantees for innovative public humanities offerings. Awards were made to non-profits in every region of the state, from the North Country to Long Island. [Read more…] about Humanities New York Awards 41 Grants

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Grants, Humanities New York

Free Bronx Humanties Grants Pitch Workshop

January 29, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Humanities New York has a Grants Pitch WorkshopHumanities New York has announced a free grants pitch workshop featuring an information session, activity, and ample time for networking and Q&A, set for Wednesday, February 26th, at Bronx Community College.

Attendees will learn about Humanities New York’s opportunities and get tips about how to prepare a competitive application. [Read more…] about Free Bronx Humanties Grants Pitch Workshop

Filed Under: Events, History, New York City Tagged With: Grants, Humanities New York, The Bronx

31 Grants Awarded To Public Humanities Projects

January 19, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Humanities New York (HNY) has announced $150,000 in awards to 31 grantees for innovative public humanities offerings. Awards were made in every region of the state, from the North Country to Long Island.

These grants are made possible entirely through the National Endowment for the Humanities, a Federal agency funded through legislation by the United States Congress. Previous years have included New York State funding. [Read more…] about 31 Grants Awarded To Public Humanities Projects

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Grants, Historic Preservation, Humanities New York

Humanities NY Reading, Discussion Programs

November 18, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

humanities new york logoHumanities New York has announced they are accepting Reading & Discussion applications for a program set for Spring of 2020.

Open to any tax-exempt organization in New York State, Humanities New York’s Reading & Discussion Programs bring together community members for a series of thematically-linked, text-based conversations about important ideas. Applications are due Monday, December 9th. [Read more…] about Humanities NY Reading, Discussion Programs

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Cultural History, Humanities New York

Action Grant Deadline for HumantiesNY

September 10, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Humanities New York offers three grant opportunities (Vision, Quick, and Action) to support humanities projects that encourage audiences to reflect on their values, explore new ideas, and engage with others in their community.

The next Action Grant deadline is Tuesday, October 1st. All applications must be submitted via the online grant portal. All tax-exempt organizations as well as municipalities and federally recognized Native American Nations are eligible to apply. Proposals related to the U.S. Women’s Suffrage Centennial are welcome. [Read more…] about Action Grant Deadline for HumantiesNY

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Grants, Humanities New York

HNY Awards Grants for Public Humanities Projects

April 24, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Humanities New York (HNY) has announced just under $150,000 in awards to 31 grantees for innovative public humanities offerings. Awards were made in every region of the state, from the North Country to Long Island.

Action Grants to community presenters enable New Yorkers to reflect on their values and engage with others in their communities. Grant recipients creatively use history, philosophy, literature, and other tools of the humanities to respond to issues and ideas that capture the imagination and passion of New Yorkers today. [Read more…] about HNY Awards Grants for Public Humanities Projects

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Grants, Humanities New York

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