The Academy of American Poets has awarded Louisiana’s Alison Pelegrin a prestigious Poet Laureate Fellowship supporting poetry programming across Louisiana.
Read MoreFollowing a nationwide search, we are pleased to announce Brandon V. Lewis as the new director of The Helis Foundation John Scott Center.
Read MoreIn 2023 alone the LEH reached nearly 2.1 million people across every region of our state. Learn more about our year by watching our 2023 wrap-up video.
Read MoreOn 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 MoreThe Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities has named Randy K. Haynie as chair of the organization’s Board of Directors and welcomed M. Cleland Powell III to the board through a chair’s appointment.
Read MoreTwo Louisiana residents will bring their expertise in education and Native American history and culture to the board of directors for the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities.
Read MoreIn this Constitution Day lecture presented by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, legal scholar Wilfred Codrington III offers a critical analysis of American democracy.
Read MoreLEH is seeking nominations of Louisiana residents interested in supporting educational innovation, explorations of history, and meaningful engagement with culture for its statewide Board of Directors.
Read MoreThis July The Helis Foundation John Scott Center and the LEH will highlight recent Humanities Documentary Film of the Year award winners with Summer Screenings at the Center. Screenings will take place select Saturday afternoons in July at the center, and admission to the center and the screenings will be free.
Read MoreJoin NEH Senior Program Officer Peter Fristedt on April 26 at the LEH for an overview of the division’s public humanities grants. Fristedt will offer tips for applying and share information on NEH’s newest grant program, Public Impact Projects for Smaller Organizations.
Read MoreTwo LEH leaders have been tapped for national association board of directors positions: President/Executive Director Miranda Restovic was elected to the 2023 Federation of State Humanities Councils Board of Directors, and Vice President of Public Programs Erin Greenwald, Ph.D., was elected to the American Historical Association’s governing council.
Read MoreFour Louisiana residents representing diverse backgrounds in history, art, philosophy, and film have joined the LEH board of directors: Dr. Phebe Hayes, Dr. Nathan Ponder, Dr. Holly L. Wilson, and Wendell Riley, hailing from north, central, and south Louisiana.
Read MoreWe are currently seeking nominations of Louisiana residents interested in supporting educational innovation, explorations of history, and meaningful engagement with culture for our statewide Board of Directors.
Read MoreJoin LEH for a Constitution Day lecture with author Fatima Shaik, winner of the 2022 Humanities Book of the Year.
Read MoreJoin the LEH and the Louisiana Association of Museums for a two-part workshop series on emergency planning and disaster response for cultural organizations. Workshops will take place April 6 and 7 and May 17 and 19.
Read MoreFor the first time since 2013, the American Historical Association is holding its annual meeting in New Orleans. The AHA meeting is the world’s largest annual gathering of professional historians.
Read MoreJoin the LEH and 64 Parishes Editor-in-Chief Erin Greenwald for a conversation with historian Joshua Rothman on his new book “The Ledger and the Chain: How Domestic Slave Traders Shaped America.”
Read MoreOn March 11, archaeologist Ryan Gray and historian Erin Greenwald will discuss the state of colonial-era archaeology in New Orleans in a virtual lecture presented by LEH and the Midlo Center.
Read MoreThe Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, authorized by the Governor and State of Louisiana, is seeking nominations for Louisiana’s next Poet Laureate.
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Gustave Blache III Art Scholarships: Cierra Johnson, recipient of the undergraduate scholarship, and Myron Solomon, recipient of the graduate scholarship.
Read MoreAt LEH, we believe the role of the public humanities is to both inform and promote critical analysis and conversations. The current protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of police officers fit into a history of oppression—and challenges to oppression that predate…
Read MoreThe Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH) partners with communities, individuals, and organizations across the state to provide access to humanities-based educational programs and opportunities to Louisiana residents. As a direct provider and/or funder of public…
Read MoreThe LEH has partnered with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Guilbeau Center for Public History for a 12-parish oral history collection project focused on Hurricane Harvey’s impact on southwest Louisiana. ULL researchers will be set up in the 12 Louisiana parishes declared federal disaster zones following Hurricane…
Read MoreLEH is seeking nominations for its Board of Directors. As the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, the LEH maintains a singular presence throughout Louisiana as the only private nonprofit dedicated to making an impact in the cultural and education…
Read MoreDestinations, artwork, and dining are all part of this year’s offerings.
Read MoreThe research project will assess the role of a state humanities council in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
Read MoreThe LEH will partner LSU and WWNO to produce a series of radio programs examining journalism’s response to political change.
Read MoreJoin us for the Keep It 300! kick-off event.
Read MoreEvent reception is free and open to the public.
Read MoreThe longstanding award honors Louisianians’ outstanding contributions to the humanities.
Read MoreStudents at PRIME TIME Head Start in Ouachita Parish excited to learn.
Read MoreThe recently released anthology celebrates the 300th anniversary of the founding of New Orleans.
Read MoreLouisiana’s third annual Folklife Month will recognize the rich diversity of Louisiana’s living traditions and bring attention to the individuals who sustain them.
Read MorePurchased Lives is a traveling panel exhibition exploring the history of the domestic slave trade.
Read MoreThe six-year partnership extends its reach to communities across the Gulf South.
Read MoreThe New Orleans preservation advocate announces her retirement after an accomplished career.
Read MoreLEH partners with two area libraries to host the 4-week summer reading program.
Read MoreLEH is honored to receive the Jim Montgomery Memorial Grant.
Read MorePurchased Lives is a traveling panel exhibition exploring the history of the domestic slave trade.
Read MoreLEH’s acclaimed program will join 36 others in the third year of NOLA-YPQI.
Read MoreThe 2015-16 report shows that students who attended PRIME TIME outperformed their peers on two literacy assessments of students’ language and early reading and writing behaviors.
Read MoreOn July 8, the Press Club of New Orleans held its annual dinner to announce the winners of the 2017 Excellence in Journalism awards. Two KnowLouisiana.org digital projects took home 1st place prizes.
Read More#CreateLouisiana announced a new slate of grant opportunities to support and empower Louisiana filmmakers.
Read MoreSmithsonian and LEH offer local communities a new way to explore the myriad ways water affects our lives.
Read MoreWPN is a giving circle of The Community Foundation of North Louisiana.
Read MoreThe summer 2017 issue of Louisiana Cultural Vistas focuses on the history of science in our state.
Read MorePRIME TIME Head Start is gearing up for its summer openings at two sites in Ouachita Parish.
Read MorePurchased Lives is a traveling panel exhibition explores the history of the domestic slave trade.
Read MoreUWNWLA awarded a $12,500 grant to PRIME TIME to support early childhood education programs in the region.
Read MoreThe Frame is a bi-monthly series that showcases the work of Louisiana photographers.
Read MoreHumanities Washington has been a PRIME TIME affiliate partner since 2012.
Read MoreLouisiana Folklife Commission is mandated to advise the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism.
Read MoreTake advantage of special hotel rates during the Summer Season!
Read MoreWPN is a giving circle of The Community Foundation of North Louisiana.
Read MorePurchased Lives is a traveling panel exhibition exploring the history of the domestic slave trade.
Read MoreFreddi Evans Williams writes children’s books that celebrate African American history.
Read More“Generations of Struggle” is a four-week reading and discussion program.
Read MoreThe Sugarmill Music Festival brings chamber music to Rapides Parish for two days of performances and workshops.
Read MorePRIME TIME and Preschool programs reached 1,054 families, or approximately 5,000 individuals.
Read MoreCFNLA awarded PRIME TIME Preschool programming $59,400 grant.
Read MorePRIME TIME program recently employed a reader of the canine kind.
Read More“Purchased Lives” traveling exhibition produced by HNOC.
Read MoreThe LEH has funds available for cultural organizations impacted by the August 2016 floods.
Read MoreHilliard University Art Museum opened “Spiritual Journeys” Exhibition.
Read MoreBright Lights was celebrated at Shaw Center for the Arts in Baton Rouge on April 13, 2017.
Read MoreSeries showcases on Louisiana photographers through free public events that are recorded and distributed as podcasts.
Read MoreKay LaFrance-Knight serves as director of the Old Post Office Museum.
Read MoreLouisiana is one step closer to naming its next poet laureate.
Read MoreThe 2nd Annual New Orleans Poetry Festival is supported in part by an LEH Rebirth Grant.
Read MoreSarah DeBacher presented at the 2nd Annual Progressive Education Summit South.
Read MorePRIME TIME hosted a daylong conversation with Dr. Thomas Wartenberg on March 24th.
Read MoreWinner of the 2017 Create Louisiana French Culture Film Grant announced.
Read MoreTake Action. Support the state humanities councils. Save the NEH!
Read MoreAcademy Award Winner William Joyce is the LEH 2017 Humanist of the Year.
Read MoreNew issue of LCV celebrates the recipients of the 2017 Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities Awards.
Read MoreLPB airs Zachary Richard’s “Attakapas: The Cajun Story” March 14th.
Read MoreContemporary Arts Center of New Orleans (CAC) hosts “Cecilia Vicuña: About to Happen.”
Read More2017 Create Louisiana French Culture Film Grant deadline extended to March 20.
Read MoreNew book tells the inside history of the 2015 Louisiana gubernatorial race.
Read MoreSeries showcases on Louisiana photographers through free public events that are recorded and distributed as podcasts.
Read MorePRIME TIME and BHP Billiton at a PRIME TIME Preschool site in Caddo Parish.
Read More“Purchased Lives” traveling exhibition produced by HNOC.
Read MorePRIME TIME Preschool will launch its first Red River Parish preschool program this spring.
Read MoreThe LEH staff is deeply appreciate her as our March Humanities Hero.
Read MoreThe LEH selected William Joyce as its 2017 Humanist of the Year.
Read MoreThe LEH congratulates and appreciates our February Humanities Hero of Covington, Louisiana.
Read MoreThe LEH is seeking nominations for Louisiana’s next Poet Laureate.
Read MoreSchaumburg Elementary in New Orleans East was heavily damaged by a tornado on February 7th.
Read MoreUnion Pacific approvedgrant to the LEH for PRIME TIME family literacy programming.
Read MorePRIME TIME invites applications for a full time Program Assistant.
Read MoreLouisiana Poet Laureate Peter Cooley read and discuss his poems and creative process.
Read MoreThe LEH welcomes Christopher Cromwell as Vice President of Finance and Administration.
Read MoreThe LEH is seeking nominations for Louisiana’s next Poet Laureate.
Read MoreDeadline is March 6 for films exploring Louisiana-French culture.
Read MoreGrant award from The Walton Family Foundation to support Louisiana’s coast.
Read MoreTodd Mouton is a writer, producer and non-profit executive for more than two decades
Read MoreCelebrate our shared humanity through our shared values and our common loves.
Read MoreThe 2017 Bright Lights Awards will be at the Shaw Center for the Arts in Baton Rouge.
Read MoreStalanda Bradford Butcher has been named Head Start Director for Ouachita Parish.
Read MoreAmy Ricke has over nine years of HR experience working in many different business sectors.
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Read MoreZachary Richard will perform at the Manship Theater in the Shaw Center for the Arts.
Read MoreThe LEH is now accepting public nominations for the 2017 Humanities Awards.
Read MoreDr. Nancy Dixon is Professor of English at Dillard University.
Read MoreThis season, through December 31, LCV offers a special discount of $15 each.
Read MorePRIME TIME featured in infographic for the Humanities Indicators.
Read More$5,000 Strategic Partnership Grant to support “Attakapas.”
Read MoreLandmark publication scheduled for release in fall 2017.
Read MoreThe Federation of State Humanities Councils convenes its annual conference with the theme “Humanities Partnerships.
Read MoreThe LEH announces 2016 Emergency Grants for organizations affected by the 2016 floods.
Read MorePRIME TIME, Inc. to be the Head Start grantee for Ouachita Parish.
Read MoreA spotlight on Maida Owens, one of LEH’s Board of Directors.
Read MoreThe LEH support the 2016 Louisiana Book Festival in Baton Rouge.
Read More“Hometown Teams” exhibition currently touring Louisiana with LEH support.
Read More“Restoration Roadshow” to provide the public with free consultations for flood-damaged belongings.
Read MorePRIME TIME, Inc. to be the Head Start grantee for Ouachita Parish.
Read MoreA spotlight on Glenda Erwin, one of LEH’s Board of Directors.
Read MoreMuseum on Main Street exhibition “Hometown Teams” is sponsored by the LEH and the Smithsonian Institute.
Read MoreLEH seeks an experienced professional to serve as Vice President of Education.
Read MoreNew stories, columns, and videos from Louisiana on LCV Fall 2016 issue.
Read MoreProfessional storyteller captivated the audience.
Read MoreLincoln Parish Library hosts “Hometown Teams” August 13 through September 24.
Read MoreThe LEH and Satchmo Summerfest marked their second year of partnership.
Read MoreSince 1997, the RosaMary Foundation has been LEH’s steadfast supporter and friend.
Read MoreLEH won its first United Way of Southeast Louisiana grant.
Read MorePRIME TIME will implement 30 programs focusing on civic education in fall 2016.
Read MoreEntergy Corporation has been named to “The Civic 50” in 2016, as one of the nation’s most community-minded volunteer programs.
Read MoreLieutenant Governor joined supporters to kick off “Hometown Teams” in Natchitoches.
Read MoreLEH board member received an honorary doctorate from McNeese University.
Read MoreThe LEH welcomes two new members to its Board of Directors.
Read MoreBeaird Family Foundation’s fifth year of support for the LEH’s PRIME TIME programs.
Read MoreExhibition continues at the Claiborne Parish Library in Homer until June 18.
Read MoreA daylong symposium hosted on the grounds of Angola Penitentiary.
Read MoreA traveling panel exhibition explores the history of the domestic slave trade.
Read MorePRIME TIME implement a comprehensive initiative to engage kids, parents and educators in the pursuit of academic success.
Read MoreThe Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street honors the legendary Homer High School Pelicans.
Read MoreJudge Paulette Irons advocates for the power of civic education for American families.
Read MoreApril is National Poetry Month — read on to learn where Louisiana’s poets will perform.
Read MoreThe Bright Lights Awards Ceremony was a rousing success! See photos from the event!
Read MoreBright Lights Awards Dinner will be held at the Marigny Opera House.
Read MoreThe Old Post Office Museum kicks off the Louisiana tour of “Hometown Teams,” a Museum on Main Street exhibition.
Read MoreOn March 4, the LSU Museum of Art in Baton Rouge unveiled the reinstallation of its enhanced permanent collection.
Read MorePRIME TIME affiliates offer new visions in their own states.
Read MoreLEH hosts lively interchange and oral histories from Lafayette’s Latino community.
Read MoreAnnual awards recognize outstanding contributions to the humanities.
Read MoreFunding will support Louisiana writers and festivals.
Read MoreInaugural $50,000 filmmaker prize awarded to “Plaquemines.”
Read MoreCouncil will partner with organizations in Lafayette for yearlong events.
Read MoreApplications open August 2015 for new grant.
Read MoreTravel stipends and scholarships available for festival in the French Quarter.
Read MoreEarrings benefit literacy efforts across Louisiana.
Read MoreMiranda Restovic named first female director in council’s 44-year history.
Read MoreLooking for the perfect book for a friend or family member who loves Louisiana?
Read MoreLEH and BHP-Billiton announce $540,000 partnership to support innovative PRIME TIME Preschool program.
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