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Announcing Louisiana’s Next Poet Laureate
The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, along with Gov. Jeff Landry, is proud to announce Louisiana’s newest Poet Laureate, Gina Ferrara.
Read MoreNominations for the 2026 Bright Lights Awards Open
Let us know about Louisianans who have made outstanding contributions to the understanding of the state’s culture and history
Read MorePrime Time Participates in NOLA Back 2 School Fest
LEH donates 1,000 children’s books for backpacks
Read MoreGrants Support Cultural Programs Across Louisiana
LEH awards $65,000 in funds, including new Program Mini-Grants
Read MoreLEH Seeks New Board Members
Louisiana residents interested in supporting educational innovation, explorations of history and meaningful engagement with culture must be nominated by August 8
Read More64 Parishes Has Eight Finalists for 2025 Press Club of New Orleans Awards
Best Magazine among nominations across seven categories
Read MoreTake Our State of Readiness Survey
We want to hear from Louisiana’s cultural organizations in order to better understand what needs and barriers they encounter when it comes to planning for emergencies.
Read MoreLEH distributes $200,000 in Grants Supporting Louisiana’s Critical Cultural Institutions
With support from the State of Louisiana, the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH) has awarded $200,000 in grants to 24 humanities organizations in 17 parishes to help with operational expenses.
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