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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.
Read MoreLEH 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.
Read MoreApplications 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.
Read MoreApplications 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.
Read MoreFirst 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.
Read More64 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.
Read MoreOpen Now: Nominations for the 2024 Humanities Awards
LEH is now accepting public nominations for the 2024 Humanities Awards, an annual program honoring Louisianans who have made outstanding contributions to the understanding of the state’s culture and history.
Read MoreCelebrating the First Anniversary of the John Scott Center
Be a part of the celebration! The Helis Foundation John Scott Center is marking our first full year of being open to the public this month with unique programs throughout September. See the full schedule below, and be sure to mark your calendars!
Read MoreInaugural Reading with Louisiana Poet Laureate Alison Pelegrin
Join the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in welcoming Louisiana’s newest poet laureate, Alison Pelegrin, at her inaugural reading in the post on October 4, 2023.
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