Congratulations to the 2019 Arizona Humanities Awards winners! Natalie Diaz, Joan McGregor, Kevin Schindler – Friend of the Humanities, Rachel Egboro, Morning Star Leaders, Inc., and Rodo Sofranac. Save the date for the Awards celebration April 14, 2019.

Dive into water stories with Arizona Humanities and Arizona State University! This Smithsonian national exhibit will be paired with local exhibits, programs, and events, as it travels across the state to 12 rural communities. Photo courtesy Bob Hermann.

What is a body beside a person, a structure, the hull of a ship? Join us as we explore the written body with poet Eloisa Amezcua, memoirist Andrea Avery, and novelist Kirstin Chen. Conversation and audience Q&A to follow.

FRANK Talks is a community conversation program that brings Arizonans together to learn, discuss, and reflect on important issues and ideas. Find a program on our calendar or click below to learn how your library can host a FRANK Talk.

Why are the humanities important? The humanities expand our sense of community, and enrich our understanding of one another and the world. We believe our society is stronger when everyone is welcome in the world of ideas.