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Bright Lights 2024 Tickets Available Now
On Tuesday, April 23, the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH) and Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser will join forces for an annual celebration of the brightest lights in Louisiana humanities.
Read MoreDickie Landry Named 2024 Humanist of the Year
Richard “Dickie” Landry—saxophonist, composer, photographer, and painter—has been named the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities’ 2024 Humanist of the Year.
Read MoreOpen Now: Nominations for the 2024 Humanities Awards
LEH is now accepting public nominations for the 2024 Humanities Awards, an annual program honoring Louisianans who have made outstanding contributions to the understanding of the state’s culture and history.
Read MoreTickets Available Now for Bright Lights Awards Dinner
Tickets are available now for LEH’s 2023 Bright Lights Awards Dinner, presented by Entergy. The event is taking place Thursday, May 11, and will recognize our Humanities Awards winners from this year and the last four years, with live music, amazing food, and an incredible silent auction, all at LEH’s historic Turners’ Hall and The Helis Foundation John Scott Center.
Read MoreAnnouncing the 2023 Humanities Awards Winners
Chef John Folse—culinary professional, food historian, tv personality, restauranteur, and Louisiana culture bearer—has been named the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities’ 2023 Humanist of the Year.
Read MoreNominations for the 2023 Humanities Awards opening August 1
On August 1 the LEH will begin accepting public nominations for the 2023 Humanities Awards, our annual program honoring Louisianans who have made outstanding contributions to the understanding of the state’s culture and history.
Read MoreLEH Announces 2022 Humanities Awardees
Author, activist and civil rights icon Ruby Bridges has been named the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities’ 2022 Humanist of the Year. The LEH has also announced ten additional Humanities Awards recipients, recognizing documentary filmmakers and photographers, folklorists, literacy and language advocates, and more.
Read MoreNominations for 2022 Humanities Awards Open Now
On August 1 LEH will begin accepting public nominations for the 2022 Humanities Awards, an annual program honoring Louisianans who have made outstanding contributions to the understanding of the state’s culture and history.
Read MoreBright Lights Online: Conversations with 2021 Humanities Awards Winners
This summer the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities will host Bright Lights Online, a series of live virtual conversations with and about the recipients of the 2021 LEH Humanities Awards.
Read MoreThe 2021 Humanities Awards Winners
The LEH has announced the 2021 Humanities Awards, including Humanist of the Year, which has been awarded to late artist, teacher, and visionary John T. Scott.
Read MoreBright Lights Online: Conversations with 2020 Humanities Awards Winners
This fall and winter, the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities will host Bright Lights Online, a series of online conversations with recipients of the 2020 Humanities Awards.
Read MoreSubmit nominations now for the 2021 Humanities Awards
The LEH is now accepting public nominations for the 2021 Humanities Awards, an annual program honoring Louisianans who have made outstanding contributions to the understanding of the state’s culture and history.
Read MoreThe 2020 Humanities Awards winners
The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, in partnership with Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser, has selected musician, composer and educator Terence Blanchard as the 2020 Humanist of the Year. The award, which has been given annually since 1985, is part…
Read MoreSubmit nominations for Humanities Awards now
The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities is accepting nominations for the 2019 Humanities Awards! Since 1985, the LEH has honored Louisianans who have made outstanding contributions to the study and understanding of the humanities. Public submissions are…
Read MoreBright Lights to be Held on April 4 at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH), in partnership with Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, has selected former Louisiana poet laureate Darrell Bourque as the 2019 Humanist of the Year. The award, which has been…
Read MoreLEH Announces 2018 Humanities Awards
The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH), in partnership with Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, has selected culinary giant and civil rights icon Leah Chase as its 2018 Humanist of the Year. The award is given annually by the state’s humanities council as part…
Read MoreLEH Calls for Nominations for 2018 Humanities Awards
Awards include Lifetime Achievement, Documentary Film of the Year, Museum Exhibit, and more.
Read MoreLEH Accepting Public Nominations for Humanities Awards
The LEH is now accepting public nominations for the 2017 Humanities Awards.
Read MoreCall for Nominations for 2017 Humanities Awards
The LEH is now accepting public nominations for the 2017 Humanities Awards.
Read MoreLEH Requests Nominations for 2015 Humanities Awards
The LEH is now accepting nominations for the 2015 Humanities Awards for outstanding achievement in and contributions to the humanities.
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