Arizona Humanities Public Programs
For over 50 years, Arizona Humanities has led and partnered with hundreds of organizations state-wide to bring the humanities to everyone. Our programs include seminars, workshops, literacy aid, lectures, exhibitions, author engagements, and more. We enrich the lives of Arizonans with humanities-centered programs that highlight civic engagement and compassion. Check out our programs and uncover the best of humanity in Arizona.
Explore Our Programs
Our Programs
AZ Reads
AZ Reads provides support for literacy programs led by Arizona educators in partnership with K-12 schools and nonprofits that serve Arizona schools.
AZ Speaks
AZ Speaks are free to the public, 60-minute presentations on humanities-based topics hosted by nonprofits, libraries, educational institutions, governmental and tribal entities.
Climate Conversations
Climate Conversations is a series of talks with scholars and community leaders exploring our environment through the lens of literature, history, art, climate justice, and much more.
Representation Matters
Representation Matters is a series of conversations with scholars and leaders working in diverse fields–from journalism to law–about the importance of representation in our democracy.
Humanities Awards
Every year, Arizona Humanities recognizes individuals who have advanced the humanities in Arizona through their scholarship, leadership, support, and advocacy.
Spark! Places of Innovation
In partnership with the Smithsonian - Museum on Mainstreet program, Spark! is an exhibition designed for small-town museums, libraries, cultural organizations, and more. Spark! Places of Innovation will feature stories of rural innovation from across the nation.
Americans (Coming Soon)
Americans is a traveling Smithsonian exhibition from the National Museum of the American Indian coming to Arizona small towns in 2027.
