We champion the humanities to enrich lives and expand opportunities throughout Louisiana.
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.
Louisiana Poet Laureate Alison Pelegrin is one of 22 state poets laureate receiving a Poet Laureate Fellowship from the Academy of American Poets.
Bring the poet laureate to your hometownPublic nominations are now open for the 40th annual Humanities Awards, including Photographer of the Year, Lifetime Contributions, Book of the Year, and more.
Learn moreRolling 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.
Read MoreBenicia 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.
Read MoreThis summer LEH’s 64 Parishes magazine was recognized by local, regional, and national organizations for stories from 2023.
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