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Browse our calendar of events for upcoming humanities programming at LEH's The Helis Foundation John Scott Center and around the state.

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2024 Humanities Awards Winners

Richard “Dickie” Landry—saxophonist, composer, photographer, and painter—has been named the 2024 Humanist of the Year.

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LEH Issues $143k in Grants Supporting Humanities Programs and Projects

The LEH, with the support of the National Endowment for the Humanities and the State of Louisiana, has awarded 31 Rebirth Grants totaling $143,500 to nonprofit cultural organizations in 13 parishes.

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64 Parishes Contributors Are Finalists for 2024 Press Club of New Orleans Awards

LEH’s 64 Parishes magazine has received nine Excellence in Journalism award nominations, including Best Magazine, from the Press Club of New Orleans.

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Brandon V. Lewis Named Director of The Helis Foundation John Scott Center

Following a nationwide search, we are pleased to announce Brandon V. Lewis as the new director of The Helis Foundation John Scott Center. 

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