Special Initiatives
Connecting people and the humanities
For nearly 50 years, the LEH has partnered with organizations across the state on diverse, statewide public programs connecting humanistic education, curated cultural content, and collaborative programming.
Currents
Currents is a turnkey book club program developed and funded by the LEH that offers libraries and other community-based nonprofits the tools they need to host themed reading and discussion programs centered on timely humanities topics, including voting history and climate change.
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Poet Laureate
The LEH, in conjunction with the Governor of Louisiana, coordinates the Louisiana Poet Laureate selection process and sponsors Poet Laureate public programming throughout the state.
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Museum on Main Street
As the state partner for the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street (MoMS) program, the LEH has helped bring Smithsonian-quality exhibits to small towns across Louisiana for nearly two decades.
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Past Initiatives
Through decades of granting programs, the LEH has supported a broad range of humanities projects and initiatives, reaching each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes.
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Nominations for Next Louisiana Poet Laureate Open Now
The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, authorized by the Governor and State of Louisiana, is seeking nominations for Louisiana’s next Poet Laureate. The public is welcome to submit recommendations to the LEH now through February 17, 2025.
Read MoreLouisiana Poet Laureate Alison Pelegrin Receives Prestigious National Fellowship
The Academy of American Poets has awarded Louisiana’s Alison Pelegrin a prestigious Poet Laureate Fellowship supporting poetry programming across Louisiana.
Read MoreNominations for the 2025 Humanities Awards Open Now
On August 1 public nominations open for the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities’ 40th annual Humanities Awards.
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