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The humanities act as a gateway for every person to discover and realize their full potential and connect us to our history, traditions, and the values that define who we are.

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October 15, 2024

New book about John T. Scott now available

The latest publication from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities is a vibrant, 120-page hardcover volume dedicated to the life and legacy of artist John T. Scott.

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August 14, 2024

Start submitting your 2025 Humanities Awards nominees!

Public nominations are now open for the 40th annual Humanities Awards, including Photographer of the Year, Lifetime Contributions, Book of the Year, and more.

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News & Media

LEH Welcomes Josh-Wade Ferguson as Director of Public Programs

We are excited to welcome our newest Director of Public Programs and 64 Parishes Editor-in-Chief, Josh-Wade Ferguson, to the LEH!

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Rolling Applications Begin October 9 for One-Day Social Studies Teacher Workshops

Rolling applications begin opening this October for the 2024-25 school year regional Institute for Louisiana Culture and History workshops, which will take place in Lake Charles, Port Allen, Shreveport, and Alexandria.

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Recipient of 2024 Gustave Blache III Art Scholarship is Benicia Diane King

Benicia Diane King is the recipient of the 2024 Gustave Blache III Arts Scholarship, which she will be using to pursue a graduate degree at SVA.  

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