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Applications Open for Regional Social Studies Teacher Workshops

Applications are now open for 2023–24 school year Institute for Louisiana Culture & History regional workshops for K–12 social studies educators.

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Second Season of Prime Time Podcast Airing Now

The second season of Prime Time’s “Little Voices, Big Ideas” podcast is airing now, with vignettes of each episode airing weekly now in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport.

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Free Admission to The Helis Foundation John Scott Center for Louisiana Residents

We’re celebrating this holiday season by offering Louisiana residents free admission to The Helis Foundation John Scott Center all month long!

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LEH Welcomes New Board Members from St. Tammany, Avoyelles Parishes

Two 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.

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LEH Awards 29 Rebirth Grants Totaling $119,232 in 14 Parishes

The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, with the support of the National Endowment for the Humanities and the State of Louisiana, has awarded 29 Rebirth Grants totaling $119,232 to nonprofit humanities and cultural organizations in 14 parishes.

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Applications for Gustave Blache III Art Scholarships Opening November 27

Applications for the Gustave Blache III Art Scholarships supporting the 2024-5 school year will open November 27, 2023, and close December 18, 2023.

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Applications for 2024 Emergency Mitigation and Preparedness Grants Open Now

LEH, with support from the State of Louisiana, is offering grant opportunities to support cultural nonprofit organizations in ongoing efforts to mitigate previous impacts from emergency events and prepare for future threats. The grant application will open on November 1, 2023.

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First Anniversary Keynote Lecture at the Center

Join us for a closing keynote lecture with Dr. Sarah Clunis, curator of the exhibition “Dancing at the Crossroads”, in celebration of The Helis Foundation John Scott Center’s first anniversary on October 11.

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64 Parishes Announces Fall Issue Publication Party

On Thursday, November 2, Nicholls State University President Jay Clune and his wife Allison Clune will join the LEH in celebrating publication of the newest issue of 64 Parishes magazine.

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