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Virginia Humanities Announces Twenty-Five New Grants

Charlottesville, VA—Virginia Humanities announces $181,500 in recent grants to twenty-five nonprofit organizations in support of public humanities programs for audiences throughout the commonwealth and beyond. The Virginia Humanities Grant Program …

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Virginia Folklife | Arts

Flame Keeper: Remembering Flory Jagoda

By Jon Lohman We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Flory Jagoda, master Sephardic Jewish singer, musician and composer, on January 29th, at the age of 97.  …

The post Flame Keeper: Remembering Flory Jagoda appeared first on Virginia Folklife Program.

Press Releases | Folkways, Immigration, Music
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VA Festival of the Book | Books & Literature

Announcing the all-virtual 2021 Virginia Festival of the Book schedule

We are so excited to share the 2021 Virginia Festival of the Book schedule of virtual events…

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Press Releases, Stories | Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry
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Virginia Folklife

Announcing “Uncovered: From the Vault of the Virginia Folklife Program”

By Pat Jarrett, Acting Director – Virginia Folklife Program I know we’re not the only ones missing live music this year, and I’m certainly not the only person whose heart …

The post Announcing “Uncovered: From the Vault of the Virginia Folklife Program” appeared first on Virginia Folklife Program.

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History United | Cultures & Communities

History United Nominated for a Civvy Award

Virginia (Danville, Charlottesville)—Virginia Humanities announced today that their History United program has been nominated for a Civvy Award. The American Civic Collaboration Awards (the Civvys) are the only national awards …

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Community Initiatives | Cultures & Communities

Announcing a $100k Ford Foundation Grant to Support Community Scholars

Charlottesville—Today, Virginia Humanities announced a $100,000 grant from the Ford Foundation to support community knowledge bearers and non-academy humanities experts across Virginia. This place-based, digital storytelling initiative will begin in …

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VA Festival of the Book | Books & Literature

Learn more about our community partners for Evicted: An Evening with Matthew Desmond

Learn more about the organizations working in our community…

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VA Festival of the Book | Books & Literature

Wrap up the year with December SHELF LIFE events!

SHELF LIFE continues in December with virtual author events Thursdays at noon…

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VA Festival of the Book | Books & Literature

Mark your calendars for March!

Find out who will be headlining our all-virtual 2021 Festival…

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VA Festival of the Book | Books & Literature

Join us for Evicted: An Evening with Matthew Desmond

Join us for this FREE community event focused on housing inequality and more…

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VA Festival of the Book | Books & Literature

Announcing November SHELF LIFE events

SHELF LIFE continues in November with virtual author events Thursdays at noon…

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Humanities Fellowships Go Virtual

The Virginia Humanities Fellowship program is operating entirely remotely for the duration of the 2020-2021 academic year. The Fellowship program initially moved online in accordance with the statewide stay-at-home orders …

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Virginia Folklife

A message from Jon Lohman:

After nearly two incredible decades, I have chosen to move on from my position of Director of the Virginia Folklife Program. It has been an amazing journey, and I simply …

The post A message from Jon Lohman: appeared first on Virginia Folklife Program.

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VA Festival of the Book | Books & Literature

SHELF LIFE virtual events in October!

SHELF LIFE continues in October with virtual author events every Thursday at noon…

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