NewsFolklife Apprenticeship Applications Are Open
Virginia Humanities announced today that applications are open for the Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program. Projects in music, dance, craft, community storytelling, cultural reclamation, traditional healing, agriculture, foodways, specialty trades, and …
News$35k in Grants & Sponsorships Announced
Virginia—Today, Virginia Humanities—Virginia’s state humanities council—announced $35,300 in grants and sponsorships that have been awarded to ten nonprofit organizations across Virginia. The grants are part of Virginia Humanities’ Rapid Grant …
NewsNew Grant Funds Available for Hampton Roads Cultural Nonprofits
Norfolk—Virginia Humanities at WHRO, a new regional humanities center located at WHRO Public Media, announced today that applications are open for a new grant program targeted at Hampton Roads’ museums, …
NewsNew Grant Funds Available for Southwest Virginia Cultural Nonprofits
Wise—Virginia Humanities at UVA Wise, a new regional humanities center located at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise (UVA Wise), announced today that applications are open for a new …
NewsVirginia Humanities Announces Applications Open for HBCU Scholars Fellowship
This opportunity bridges the resource gap for humanities scholars affiliated with HBCUs, amplifying underrepresented voices and fostering groundbreaking research into the heritage of Indigenous, Afro-Descendant, and Traditional Peoples (IAT).
NewsAnne & Gene Worrell Foundation Makes 5-Year Commitment
The Anne & Gene Worrell Foundation has made a 5-year, $640,000 commitment to support Virginia Humanities at UVA Wise. The gift builds on the Worrell family’s deep roots in the region. Anne and Gene Worrell met as camp counselors in Southwest Virginia and bonded over a shared love of the outdoors.
News31st Annual Virginia Festival of the Book Artwork Announced
We’re thrilled to announce the artwork for the 2025 Virginia Festival of the Book, which takes place in Charlottesville from March 20–23, 2025.
NewsA New Regional Humanities Center Announced at UVA Wise
Virginia Humanities and the University of Virginia’s College at Wise (UVA Wise) are pleased to announce a new regional humanities center in Southwest Virginia headquartered at the College. Named “Virginia …
News‘Kemba’ Screening Invites Richmond Community to Consider the Power of Redemption
Today, Virginia Humanities, Virginia Union University (VUU) and the Justice Policy Institute announced a free community screening of the BET+ Original Movie “Kemba.”
NewsAnnouncing $207k in Grants and Sponsorships
Charlottesville, Va—Today, Virginia Humanities, the state humanities council, announced more than $207,185 in grants and sponsorships to 20 nonprofit organizations. “For 50 years, we’ve had the honor of awarding grants …
NewsHurricane Helene Recovery: Resources for the Cultural Sector
We are sharing resources for recovery for the heritage and cultural sector from the Virginia Funders Network and Heritage Emergency National Task Force (HENTF), a public-private partnership between FEMA and the Smithsonian Institution.
NewsTextile Origin Stories: Artist Demonstrations
Join us at this year’s Richmond Folk Festival to discover the origins of African textiles and musical expressions! Visit our Virginia Folklife Area to sample indigo fabric treatments of Mali, …
NewsNew Encyclopedia Virginia Entries Examine Impact of Urban Renewal on Five Virginia Communities
A new series from Virginia Humanities’ Encyclopedia Virginia (EV) examines the federal roots of urban renewal policies and their impact on five locations across the Commonwealth: Charlottesville, Richmond, Norfolk, Northern …
NewsDiscover Textile Origin Stories at the Richmond Folk Festival
ABOVE: Clockwise from top left: Unicia R Buster (art quilt artist), Corey Harris (acoustic blues), Elegba Folklore Society’s Djembe Ensemble (drum call and musical origin stories), Samaria Marley (gourd instrument …
