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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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Virginia Folklife | Arts

Fiddlin’ wins Commonwealth Award at Virginia Film Festival

The Virginia Film Festival awarded Fiddlin’ its first-ever Commonwealth Award for Best Virginia Feature Film, honoring the achievements of Virginia filmmakers Julie Simone and Vicki Vlasic at the 31st annual …

The post Fiddlin’ wins Commonwealth Award at Virginia Film Festival appeared first on Virginia Folklife Program.

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Fellowships | Cultures & Communities

Eleven Scholars in Residence

Charlottesville, Va. – Virginia Humanities is pleased to announce eleven new Residential Fellows for the 2018-2019 academic year. The Residential Fellowship program affords scholars the time, space, and access to …

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Virginia Folklife | Arts

Fiddlin’ the Movie at the Virginia Film Festival

The Virginia Folklife Program is proud to present the award-winning documentary film Fiddlin’ at this year’s Virginia Film Festival. Fiddlin’ is an old time and bluegrass music documentary that takes place …

The post Fiddlin’ the Movie at the Virginia Film Festival appeared first on Virginia Folklife Program.

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Virginia Humanities | Civics

On the Beat: Local Journalism, Truth, and Democracy

Regional journalists and authors Monica Hesse (The Washington Post) and Beth Macy (The Roanoke Times) join Pulitzer Prize recipient Eric Eyre (Charleston Gazette-Mail) in a discussion of important issues impacting communities nationwide—including the opioids crisis and the …

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Virginia Folklife | Arts

Explore the Art of Masquerade at the 14th Annual Richmond Folk Festival

The Virginia Folklife Program joins the Richmond Folk Festival in announcing the Virginia Folklife Area theme for the 2018 Richmond Folk Festival: “Masquerade.” When: Friday, October 12, beginning at 6:00 …

The post Explore the Art of Masquerade at the 14th Annual Richmond Folk Festival appeared first on Virginia Folklife Program.

Press Releases | Folkways
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Grants

Announcing Twelve New Grants

Virginia Humanities announces $76,000 in recent grants to twelve 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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With Good Reason | Civics

WGR & Montpelier Partner on Constitutional Podcast

Virginia Humanities’ award-winning public radio show With Good Reason has partnered with James Madison’s Montpelier to produce a five-part podcast series that will explore connections between constitutional history and contemporary issues, with an emphasis on the First Amendment.

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Virginia Folklife | Cultures & Communities

Announcing Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Class of 2018-2019

The Virginia Folklife Program at Virginia Humanities announces the 2018-2019 class of Master Artists in the Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program. Master artists are selected through a competitive process in all …

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Grants | Cultures & Communities

Announcing Latimer Fund for Grants Exploring African American Life in Virginia

George A. and Frances Bibbins Latimer Fund will support grants exploring African American life and achievement in Virginia

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Virginia Humanities

Introducing Virginia Humanities

Charlottesville, VA—Since its founding in 1974, Virginia Foundation for the Humanities has grown to become the most diversely funded, most diversely programmed, and one of the largest state humanities councils …

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Grants

Virginia Humanities Announces Eleven New Grants

Virginia Foundation for the Humanities (VFH) announces $55,500 in recent grants to eleven nonprofit organizations in support of public humanities programs for audiences throughout the Commonwealth and beyond.

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Cultures & Communities

Changing the Narrative

Virginia Foundation for the Humanities (VFH) at the University of Virginia has been awarded $899,435 from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation for “Changing the Narrative.” The two-year project aims to broaden …

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