Gabrielle Lyon Selected as one of Crains Notable Leaders in…
Illinois Humanities’ Executive Director Gabrielle Lyon is among those selected for Crain’s Chicago Business 2023…
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Reports of the death of the humanities are greatly exaggerated……
I keep seeing articles about the erosion of the Humanities in the academic sphere. Maybe…
Announcing Our New Senior Director of Programs: Robert White
Illinois Humanities is renowned for its excellent programs, from grantmaking to educational opportunities and public…
Stories of Impact: Indigenous Garden Produces Seeds for New Audiences…
Mitchell Museum of the American Indian: Community Medicine Garden In 2022, Evanston’s Mitchell Museum of the…
So Many Words in Just One Instant: 2023 Gwendolyn Brooks…
For more than 31 years, lauded poet Gwendolyn Brooks held a poetry competition for young…
Grantee Partner Spotlight: McLean County Museum of History
The Project… “Haciendo un Hogar en el Museo“ Location: Bloomington,Illinois This project aims to increase…
Notes from the Road with Chris Vallillo
“His passion for history and dedication to his craft permeate a room the second he…
Visit Spark! in Chatsworth
Long ago, when I was in graduate school at the University of North Carolina, some…
How Communities Express Care: Art as a Tool for Tough…
Beginning this summer and running through November, Illinois Humanities is collaborating with community organizations in…
Announcing Illinois Humanities’ New Board Members
Illinois Humanities is pleased to welcome two new board members, Sylvia Ewing and Tawa Mitchell.…