NewsIn Common
“Dance Revolution” is a limited series from the video podcast In Common. It was produced in partnership with Virginia Folklife and is part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250, …
News30 Recent Grants Connect Virginia’s Past to the Present
Virginia—Virginia Humanities, the state’s humanities council, announced $226,858 in grants to 30 nonprofit cultural organizations. “History isn’t only something that happened generations ago—it is also found in the memories, photographs, …
NewsCommunity Dance Night
On Thursday, 9/10/2026 we hosted a night of music and a celebration of local dance traditions at the Floyd Country Store with our Virginia Folklife Program. The Mustard Cutters played …
NewsVirginia Humanities Hosts Bestselling Author Matthew Quick in Alexandria
Alexandria—Virginia Humanities, the state humanities council, is hosting a talk by bestselling author Matthew Quick in Old Town Alexandria on Saturday, September 26 at 7:00 p.m. The event is presented …
NewsAnnouncing the 2026 Commonwealth Humanities Awardees
Today, Virginia Humanities announced three recipients of the 2026 Commonwealth Humanities Award. The award celebrates remarkable individuals and organizations who have made exceptional contributions to the humanities in Virginia and …
NewsAnnouncing the 2026 Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Awards
The Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities has awarded seven teams of artists Folklife Apprenticeships for 2026–2027.
NewsLt. Governor & Virginia Humanities Launch Student Poetry Contest
RICHMOND, VA — Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi today announced the launch of the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia Poetry Contest, a statewide opportunity inviting students in kindergarten through twelfth grade to …
NewsAnnouncing Nine New Fellows
Virginia Humanities, the state humanities council, has awarded three individual fellowships for 2025–26, supporting projects that uncover new aspects of Virginia’s story.
News2026 Commonwealth Lecture in the Humanities Speaker Announced
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Humanities, the state humanities council, announced today that the 2026 Commonwealth Lecture in the Humanities will feature Carly Fiorina, national honorary chair of the Virginia 250 …
News29 Cultural Organizations Receive Grants
Virginia—Virginia Humanities, the state’s humanities council, announced $267,148 in grants to 29 nonprofit cultural organizations. “These projects reflect the many ways the humanities help us understand our communities and the …
NewsVirginia Humanities Launches “In Common”
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — Virginia Humanities, the state’s humanities council, is proud to announce the premiere of “In Common,” a brand-new video podcast dedicated to uncovering the complex and often overlooked …
News“Dance Revolution” Demonstrates the Power of Community Dance
Virginia Humanities, Virginia’s state humanities council, is partnering with five community dance groups for “Dance Revolution,” a year-long program resulting in a video podcast mini-series and culminating at the 2026 Richmond Folk Festival. By …
NewsSix Virginia K-12 Educators Receive Fellowships
Today, Virginia Humanities, Virginia’s state humanities council, announced six new recipients of its K-12 Educator Fellowship, designed to support educators from around the commonwealth who are committed to teaching the …
News9 Creative Projects Explore Virginia’s History
Virginia—Virginia Humanities, the state’s humanities council, announced $30,390 in grants that have been awarded to 9 nonprofit organizations. These projects each explore Virginia’s history in creative ways. “From the …
