Arizona Humanities Awards Celebrates Humanities Stars
On a beautiful spring evening over 200 people attended the Arizona Humanities Awards at Phoenix Theatre on March 25. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, and lively jazz backdrop to silent auction bidding. We […]
Announcing $58,800 in Project Grants
Arizona Humanities awards $58,800 in Project Grants Ten organizations receive grants for humanities projects Arizona Humanities is pleased to award $58,800 in Project Grants to 10 organizations. Brenda Thomson, Arizona […]
NEH Funding Update
Last week the President announced the 2019 proposed budget, which unfortunately calls for elimination of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), and the Institute […]
Join the Arizona Humanities Board of Directors
Do you want to enhance cultural life in Arizona? Are you interested in creating a just and civil society? Arizona Humanities is seeking candidates to serve on its Board of […]
Announcing the 2018 Arizona Humanities Awards Recipients
Congratulations to Liz Warren, Dr. Almira Poudrier, Dagoberto Bailon, the Arizona State Library, Archives, and Public Records, and the Shackelford Family Arizona Humanities is delighted to announce the recipients of […]
The humanities help us make sense of it all…the human experience.
People Matter. In a complicated world, where we face new challenges each and every day, navigating political, economic, and social conflicts like we have not seen before….one thing remains the […]
Explores the Japanese Mexican Experience during WWII in Phoenix on May 16th
Join Dr. Jerry Garcia from Northern Arizona University on Tuesday, May 16th and learn about the Japanese experience in Mexico. Dr. Garcia will look at the distinct space of the Japanese within […]
Celebrate 100 Years at the Ellis-Shackelford House on May 11th
2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the historic Ellis-Shackelford House, home to Arizona Humanities. Built in 1917 and renovated in 2013, the historic house was designed by local architect R.A. […]
Arizona Humanities Builds Stronger Communities
Arizona Humanities Builds Stronger Communities By Barbara Baderman, Chair Arizona Humanities is a vital contributor to Arizona’s economy. Arts, Culture and Humanities non-profits represent 7.9% of the 21,137 registered organizations […]
Important AZ Speaks 2016-2017 Fiscal Year Update
Important AZ Speaks 2016-2017 Fiscal Year Update March 30, 2017 Since November 1, 2016, AZ Speaks has booked over 200 presentations reaching nearly 8,000 people in 47Â communities across Arizona. Due […]