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 …
News17 Projects Highlight Virginia’s Story Through Film, Food, and Song
Virginia—Virginia Humanities, the state’s humanities council, announced $222,911 in grants that have been awarded to 17 nonprofit organizations. These projects each share an aspect of Virginia’s story in a …
NewsVirginia Folklore Society Community is Rekindled
On November 19, 2025, roughly 45 people participated in a Virginia Folklore Society (VFS) interest meeting and reunion on Zoom. Folks signed on from as far west as Carroll County …
NewsMore Than $500k Awarded to Engage, Educate, & Inspire Virginians About the Nation’s Founding
Virginia—Today, Virginia Humanities, the state’s humanities council, announced $278,831.80 in VA250 grants awarded to 31 organizations across Virginia. This brings the total of VA250 grants awarded by Virginia Humanities to …
NewsEncyclopedia Virginia Releases Free E-Book on Virginia’s Early Revolution
Published ahead of America’s 250th, the volume offers a definitive introduction to the events that ignited independence.
NewsFood, Community & Climate on the Eastern Shore
Parksley—A new exhibit exploring food, community, and climate is opening on November 15 at the Eastern Shore of Virginia Regional Library & Heritage Center. The exhibit explores how foodways connect …
NewsSeven New Fellows Expand Our Understanding of Virginia
Announcing Our 4th Cohort of HBCU Fellowships
NewsGoogle Awards $150k to Support Historically Black College and University Alumni’s Research Projects
Virginia — Today, Virginia Humanities, the state humanities council, announced they have received $150,000 from Google Data Centers’ Community Development & Engagement team, to support the HBCU Scholars Fellowship. Established in …
News12 Projects Strengthen Connections to Our Shared Past
Virginia—Virginia Humanities, the state’s humanities council, announced $59,557.41 in grants that have been awarded to twelve nonprofit organizations. These grants represent support for public humanities work happening across the …
NewsThree New Fellows Uncover Stories of Virginia
Virginia Humanities, the state humanities council, has awarded three individual fellowships for 2025–26, supporting projects that uncover new aspects of Virginia’s story.
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.
