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New large-scale mural dedicated to John Scott at LEH
We’re excited to announce the LEH as the latest site for “Unframed presented by The Helis Foundation, a project of Arts Council New Orleans,” downtown New Orleans’ growing mural project.
Read MoreNEH Grant to Support PRIME TIME’s Development of Bilingual Book Series
PRIME TIME, Inc., has been awarded nearly $200,000 that will be used to further expand its programming for Spanish-speaking families. The grant was awarded by the NNEH through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which is providing $87.8 million in funding to nearly 300 cultural and educational institutions.
Read MoreApply now to host book club series on coastal issues
Applications are open now to host Witness to Change: Conversations on Coastal Impacts, a new adult reading and discussion series developed by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities.
Read MoreInaugural reading with Louisiana Poet Laureate Mona Lisa Saloy
On Wednesday, September 29, at 7 p.m., join the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in welcoming Louisiana’s newest poet laureate, Mona Lisa Saloy, at her inaugural reading in the post.
Read MoreIntroducing Louisiana’s next Poet Laureate: Mona Lisa Saloy
The LEH and Governor John Bel Edwards are proud to announce Louisiana’s newest Poet Laureate, Mona Lisa Saloy. Following John Warner Smith’s successful tenure as poet laureate from 2019 through August 13 of this year, Saloy will assume the post beginning August 14 and serve for two years.
Read MorePRIME TIME mails Spark Boxes to 29 agencies across Louisiana
PRIME TIME Spark Boxes are on their way to 29 agencies chosen to deliver the boxes to families in their communities. PRIME TIME Inc. received requests for more than 1,800 boxes from 49 organizations throughout the state during the two-week application period.
Read MoreCongratulations to Paul Michael Wright, Inaugural Gustave Blache III Art Scholarship Winner
We are pleased to announce that Paul Michael Wright, the first recipient of the Gustave Blache III Art Scholarship for Aspiring Artists to pursue a Master of Fine Arts in illustration at the School of Visual Arts, completed his degree in May.
Read MoreFinal round of grants distributed from Louisiana Culture Care Fund
We have awarded emergency relief grants from the Louisiana Culture Care Fund to an additional 17 organizations in 10 parishes.
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.
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