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Virginia Humanities | Books & Literature

A Conversation About Race

“A Conversation About Race with Dr. Beverly D. Tatum” is an Understanding Hampton Roads forum sponsored by the Hampton Roads Community Foundation in partnership with Virginia Humanities. This community event, …

Press Releases | Black/African American, Education, Social Justice
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Virginia Folklife

Apprenticeship Showcase FAQs 2019

Rain or shine, please join us for Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Showcase on Sunday, May 5 from 12:00 to 6:00pm** at James Monroe’s Highland. Do I need a ticket? How much …

The post Apprenticeship Showcase FAQs 2019 appeared first on Virginia Folklife Program.

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Virginia Humanities | Cultures & Communities

Beneath the Surface

The new Beneath the Surface: Race and the History of Race in South Hampton Roads initiative focuses on Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Virginia Beach. The goal is to deepen awareness of the role race plays in issues confronting the region and to lay groundwork for positive transformation.

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Virginia Folklife | Arts

Apprenticeship Showcase Schedule and Special Guests

You will not want to miss a minute of the  Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Showcase at James Monroe’s Highland on Sunday, May 5 from noon to 6:00pm. We will kick off …

The post Apprenticeship Showcase Schedule and Special Guests appeared first on Virginia Folklife Program.

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Grants | Cultures & Communities

Lua Project Announces Mexilachian Son

Announcing a weekend of public performances featuring Veracruz, Mexico based Son Jarocho master musician and poet Zenen Zeferino in collaboration with roots music ensemble the Lua Project. Luray, Va—Mexilachian Son …

Press Releases | Immigration, Latinx, Music
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Virginia Folklife | Arts

Announcing Apprenticeship Class of 2019–2020

The Virginia Folklife Program at Virginia Humanities announces the 2019-2020 class of Master Artists in the Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program. Master Artists are selected through a competitive process in all …

The post Announcing Apprenticeship Class of 2019–2020 appeared first on Virginia Folklife Program.

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Virginia Folklife | Cultures & Communities

Announcing Folklife Apprenticeship Class of 2019-2020

Virginia Humanities’ Virginia Folklife Program announces the 2019-2020 class of Master artists in the Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program. Through a competitive selection process, Master artists are chosen from diverse Folklife …

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VA Festival of the Book | Books & Literature

2019 Book Festival Live Streams

If you couldn’t make it to Central Virginia to attend our 2019 Virginia Festival of the Book in person this year or missed a program due to a scheduling conflict, …

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VA Festival of the Book | Books & Literature

Festival of the Book & CFA Institute Announce 2019 Partnership

The Virginia Festival of the Book—a program of Virginia Humanities celebrating its 25th year of bringing writers and readers together to promote and celebrate books, reading, literacy, and literary culture—today …

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Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. demonstrated printing techniques during a screening of a documentary Proceed and Be Bold! at Light House Studio's Vinegar Hill Theater in Charlottesville on 11/17/18. Photo by Pat Jarrett/Virginia HumanitiesNews
VA Center for the Book | Books & Literature

Finding Wisdom: Community Art Project Schedule Announced

Visiting Printmaker Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. To Lead a Series of Public Workshops, Talks, and Exhibitions in Charlottesville in March Charlottesville, VA – Virginia Humanities’ Virginia Center for the Book …

Press Releases | Book Arts, Education, Visual Arts
Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. demonstrated printing techniques during a screening of a documentary Proceed and Be Bold! at Light House Studio's Vinegar Hill Theater in Charlottesville on 11/17/18.News
VA Center for the Book | Books & Literature

Virginia Center for the Book Announces “Finding Wisdom”

A Series of Public & Partnership Programs, Printmaking Workshops, & Exhibitions in Charlottesville with Visiting Printmaker Amos Paul Kennedy Jr.

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Grants

Announcing Fifteen New Grants

Virginia Humanities announces $79,700 in recent grants to fifteen nonprofit organizations in support of public humanities programs for audiences throughout the Commonwealth and beyond. The Virginia Humanities Grant Program responds …

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History United

History United Team Welcomes New Director Chad Martin

Virginia Humanities is proud to announce the appointment of Chad Martin as director of its History United program in Danville, VA. History United uses local history to strengthen community and …

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Backstory | History

BackStory Awards Inaugural Prize for Excellence in Public History

BackStory, the American history podcast produced by Virginia Humanities, awarded the first ever “BackStory Prize” to The National Memorial for Peace and Justice. “The Equal Justice Initiative is grateful to …

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