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Spring in Charlottesville brings blooming trees, longer days, and the return of the Virginia Festival of the Book. From March 20-22, 2026, readers, writers, and curious minds will gather from …
News2026 Festival Shirts
Our 2026 Virginia Festival of the Book poster featuring cardinals, hawks, ocean waves, the blue ridge mountains, and a vintage typewriter was designed by Katie McBride. You can learn more …
NewsPoster Artist Q&A: Katie McBride
Katie McBride is an illustrator and designer based in Richmond, VA. Katie designed our lovely 2026 Virginia Festival of the Book poster. We wanted to learn a little about her …
NewsVirginia Joins “By the People” Initiative for America’s 250th
Events and programming will celebrate community dance and joyful movement across the commonwealth Virginia Humanities, Virginia’s state humanities council, is excited to announce our participation in By the People: Conversations Beyond …
NewsMid-Atlantic Arts Announces Two Virginia “Walking Together” Grantees
The US Regional Arts Organizations (USRAO) today announced the grant recipients of Walking Together: Investing in Folklife in Communities of Color. A total of $3.34 million has been awarded to 96 grantees. Fifty-six …
NewsA Message from Matthew Gibson
As we look ahead to 2026, I’ve been reflecting on the past year at Virginia Humanities — one filled with real challenges, but also deep clarity about why our work …
NewsGrants Open House
Virginia Humanities grants staff hosted a virtual open house on Wednesday, September 3rd at 12:00PM to answer questions about open and upcoming grants opportunities. The session was recorded for applicants …
NewsWe’re Hiring!
We’re seeking a Scholars Liaison to assist in promoting our HBCU Scholars Fellowship, identify strategic partnerships and other collaborative opportunities that build the institutional network and visibility of the program. …
NewsVA Humanities at WHRO Awards Grants to Local Nonprofits
Virginia Humanities at WHRO recently announced winners from a new grant program targeted at Hampton Roads’ museums, libraries, historic sites, and other cultural nonprofits.
NewsAnnouncing the 2025 Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Awards
The Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities has awarded six teams of artists Folklife Apprenticeships for 2024–2025.
NewsHost Our Photos in Your Community
A selection of photographs documenting our Folklife Apprenticeship Program are now available — at no cost — for exhibition in Virginia’s public libraries, schools, and other community and cultural institutions.
NewsVirginia Musicians to Perform on National Mall in ‘Youth and the Future of Culture’
Three young artists who previously received Virginia Folklife Apprenticeships will be performing on the National Mall on July 4 and 5 as part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. “Youth and …
