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November 10, 2025
LEH Board Adds Four New Members
Officers also selected for statewide governing body
LEH
October 24, 2025
LEH Board Takes Action to Continue Head Start Services
Commitment to children and families will keep centers open during government shutdown
LEH
October 9, 2025
Poet Laureate Preview Set for November 4 in New Orleans
Gina Ferrara will read her work and participate in a Q&A
LEH
August 19, 2025
Announcing Louisiana’s Next Poet Laureate
The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, along with Gov. Jeff Landry, is proud to announce Louisiana’s newest Poet Laureate, Gina Ferrara.
LEH
July 14, 2025
LEH Seeks New Board Members
Louisiana residents interested in supporting educational innovation, explorations of history and meaningful engagement with culture must be nominated by August 8
LEH
July 11, 2025
Matching Gift Challenge Extended
It’s not too late to double the impact of your gift
Donors
April 4, 2025
URGENT: LEH funding from NEH cancelled
On April 2 the LEH, along with all other state and jurisdictional humanities councils, was notified that our general operating support grant from the NEH was being cancelled. Here’s how you can help.
Awards
January 15, 2025
Dr. Norman C. Francis, former Xavier University of Louisiana president, named 2025 Humanist of the Year
The LEH and Lt. Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser are proud to announce that Dr. Norman C. Francis, Xavier University of Louisiana president from 1968 to 2015, has been named 2025 Humanist of the Year.
Initiatives
January 7, 2025
Nominations for Next Louisiana Poet Laureate Open Now
The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, authorized by the Governor and State of Louisiana, is seeking nominations for Louisiana’s next Poet Laureate. The public is welcome to submit recommendations to the LEH now through February 17, 2025.
64 Parishes
November 26, 2024
Holiday Shopping with the Humanities
The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities proudly presents an array of delightful new offerings that make perfect holiday gifts, from the beautiful new book on John T. Scott and tote bags that “Pass It On” to gift subscriptions to the enriching 64 Parishes magazine.
64 Parishes
October 16, 2024
LEH Welcomes Josh-Wade Ferguson as Director of Public Programs
We are excited to welcome our newest Director of Public Programs and 64 Parishes Editor-in-Chief, Josh-Wade Ferguson, to the LEH!
Initiatives
August 7, 2024
Louisiana Poet Laureate Alison Pelegrin Receives Prestigious National Fellowship
The Academy of American Poets has awarded Louisiana’s Alison Pelegrin a prestigious Poet Laureate Fellowship supporting poetry programming across Louisiana.
Donors
May 22, 2024
Brandon V. Lewis Named Director of The Helis Foundation John Scott Center
Following a nationwide search, we are pleased to announce Brandon V. Lewis as the new director of The Helis Foundation John Scott Center.
Donors
April 30, 2024
Looking Back at 2023
In 2023 alone the LEH reached nearly 2.1 million people across every region of our state. Learn more about our year by watching our 2023 wrap-up video.
Awards
March 9, 2024
Bright Lights 2024 Tickets Available Now
On Tuesday, April 23, the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH) and Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser will join forces for an annual celebration of the brightest lights in Louisiana humanities.
LEH
January 30, 2024
Randy K. Haynie Named Chair of LEH Board of Directors
The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities has named Randy K. Haynie as chair of the organization’s Board of Directors and welcomed M. Cleland Powell III to the board through a chair’s appointment.
LEH
November 21, 2023
LEH Welcomes New Board Members from St. Tammany, Avoyelles Parishes
Two Louisiana residents will bring their expertise in education and Native American history and culture to the board of directors for the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities.
LEH
September 1, 2023
Constitution Day Lecture: “Running in Circles? Race, Retrenchment, and Electoral Democracy“
In this Constitution Day lecture presented by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, legal scholar Wilfred Codrington III offers a critical analysis of American democracy.
LEH
July 18, 2023
LEH Seeks New Board Members
LEH is seeking nominations of Louisiana residents interested in supporting educational innovation, explorations of history, and meaningful engagement with culture for its statewide Board of Directors.
LEH
June 5, 2023
Summer Screenings at the Center
This July The Helis Foundation John Scott Center and the LEH will highlight recent Humanities Documentary Film of the Year award winners with Summer Screenings at the Center. Screenings will take place select Saturday afternoons in July at the center, and admission to the center and the screenings will be free.
LEH
April 3, 2023
National Endowment for the Humanities to Lead Grants Workshop at the LEH
Join NEH Senior Program Officer Peter Fristedt on April 26 at the LEH for an overview of the division’s public humanities grants. Fristedt will offer tips for applying and share information on NEH’s newest grant program, Public Impact Projects for Smaller Organizations.
LEH
December 6, 2022
LEH President, Vice President of Public Programs Join National Boards
Two LEH leaders have been tapped for national association board of directors positions: President/Executive Director Miranda Restovic was elected to the 2023 Federation of State Humanities Councils Board of Directors, and Vice President of Public Programs Erin Greenwald, Ph.D., was elected to the American Historical Association’s governing council.
LEH
November 9, 2022
Four New Board Members Join Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities
Four Louisiana residents representing diverse backgrounds in history, art, philosophy, and film have joined the LEH board of directors: Dr. Phebe Hayes, Dr. Nathan Ponder, Dr. Holly L. Wilson, and Wendell Riley, hailing from north, central, and south Louisiana.
LEH
July 31, 2022
Submit Nominations for LEH Board of Directors Now
We are currently seeking nominations of Louisiana residents interested in supporting educational innovation, explorations of history, and meaningful engagement with culture for our statewide Board of Directors.
LEH
July 15, 2022
Mark Constitution Day with LEH and Author Fatima Shaik
Join LEH for a Constitution Day lecture with author Fatima Shaik, winner of the 2022 Humanities Book of the Year.
Grants
March 23, 2022
Disaster Preparedness for Cultural Organizations
Join the LEH and the Louisiana Association of Museums for a two-part workshop series on emergency planning and disaster response for cultural organizations. Workshops will take place April 6 and 7 and May 17 and 19.
LEH
December 13, 2021
American Historical Association Offers Discount to LEH Members for Annual Meeting, Held January 6–9
For the first time since 2013, the American Historical Association is holding its annual meeting in New Orleans. The AHA meeting is the world’s largest annual gathering of professional historians.
LEH
April 23, 2021
Joshua Rothman in Conversation with Erin Greenwald
Join the LEH and 64 Parishes Editor-in-Chief Erin Greenwald for a conversation with historian Joshua Rothman on his new book “The Ledger and the Chain: How Domestic Slave Traders Shaped America.”
LEH
February 12, 2021
Breaking Ground: A Conversation on French Colonial-Era Archaeological Sites in New Orleans
On March 11, archaeologist Ryan Gray and historian Erin Greenwald will discuss the state of colonial-era archaeology in New Orleans in a virtual lecture presented by LEH and the Midlo Center.
Initiatives
January 14, 2021
LEH Accepting Nominations for Louisiana’s Next Poet Laureate
The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, authorized by the Governor and State of Louisiana, is seeking nominations for Louisiana’s next Poet Laureate.
LEH
September 7, 2020
This Year’s Gustave Blache III Scholarships Recipients
We are pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Gustave Blache III Art Scholarships: Cierra Johnson, recipient of the undergraduate scholarship, and Myron Solomon, recipient of the graduate scholarship.
LEH
June 4, 2020
Reflecting on History in the Wake of George Floyd’s Killing
At LEH, we believe the role of the public humanities is to both inform and promote critical analysis and conversations. The current protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of police officers fit into a history of oppression—and challenges to oppression that predate…
LEH
March 12, 2020
LEH Statement on the Coronavirus
The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH) partners with communities, individuals, and organizations across the state to provide access to humanities-based educational programs and opportunities to Louisiana residents. As a direct provider and/or funder of public…
LEH
September 20, 2019
Memories of Hurricane Harvey
The LEH has partnered with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Guilbeau Center for Public History for a 12-parish oral history collection project focused on Hurricane Harvey’s impact on southwest Louisiana. ULL researchers will be set up in the 12 Louisiana parishes declared federal disaster zones following Hurricane…
LEH
August 15, 2019
LEH Requests Nominations for New Board Members
LEH is seeking nominations for its Board of Directors. As the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, the LEH maintains a singular presence throughout Louisiana as the only private nonprofit dedicated to making an impact in the cultural and education…
LEH
May 31, 2019
LEH and SVA Announce Winners of the 2019 Gustave Blache III Art Scholarships
LEH
April 18, 2019
Photos from the 2019 Bright Lights Awards Dinner
LEH
May 8, 2018
Bright Lights Silent Auction Starts with Fine Dining
Destinations, artwork, and dining are all part of this year’s offerings.
Grants
January 18, 2018
LEH Launches Disaster Preparedness Study
The research project will assess the role of a state humanities council in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
Grants
January 18, 2018
LEH Receives Funding for Media and Democracy Project
The LEH will partner LSU and WWNO to produce a series of radio programs examining journalism’s response to political change.
LEH
January 18, 2018
Feb. 1: Keep It 300! with Richard Campanella at Pythian Building
Join us for the Keep It 300! kick-off event.
LEH
December 6, 2017
LEH Hosts NEH Acting Chairman Jon Parrish Peede on Dec. 12
Event reception is free and open to the public.
LEH
December 6, 2017
Deadline for Humanities Awards Nominations is Dec. 15
The longstanding award honors Louisianians’ outstanding contributions to the humanities.
Education
December 6, 2017
HEAD START Hits Home
Students at PRIME TIME Head Start in Ouachita Parish excited to learn.
LEH
December 6, 2017
Purchase Your Copy of New Orleans & The World: 1718-2018 Tricentennial Anthology
The recently released anthology celebrates the 300th anniversary of the founding of New Orleans.
LEH
October 18, 2017
LEH supports Louisiana Folklife Month in October
Louisiana’s third annual Folklife Month will recognize the rich diversity of Louisiana’s living traditions and bring attention to the individuals who sustain them.
Initiatives
October 18, 2017
“Purchased Lives” in Thibodaux and New Roads
Purchased Lives is a traveling panel exhibition exploring the history of the domestic slave trade.
Education
September 8, 2017
PRIME TIME and Shell make impact in five states
The six-year partnership extends its reach to communities across the Gulf South.
LEH
August 16, 2017
LEH Salutes Patty Gay
The New Orleans preservation advocate announces her retirement after an accomplished career.
Grants
August 16, 2017
Great audiences for “Generations of Struggle” reading program in Natchitoches
LEH partners with two area libraries to host the 4-week summer reading program.
LEH
August 16, 2017
Remembering Jim Montgomery, LEH board member and Pulitzer nominee
LEH is honored to receive the Jim Montgomery Memorial Grant.
Initiatives
August 16, 2017
“Purchased Lives” in New Iberia through Aug. 28
Purchased Lives is a traveling panel exhibition exploring the history of the domestic slave trade.
Education
August 16, 2017
PRIME TIME selected for quality assessment program
LEH’s acclaimed program will join 36 others in the third year of NOLA-YPQI.
Education
August 1, 2017
PRIME TIME Head Start centers open in Ouachita Parish
Education
August 1, 2017
PRIME TIME hires new program assistant
Initiatives
July 31, 2017
“Purchased Lives” opens at Bayou Teche Museum
LEH
July 14, 2017
New study shows impact of PRIME TIME on reading scores
The 2015-16 report shows that students who attended PRIME TIME outperformed their peers on two literacy assessments of students’ language and early reading and writing behaviors.
LEH
July 14, 2017
KnowLouisiana.org takes home 2 Press Club awards
On July 8, the Press Club of New Orleans held its annual dinner to announce the winners of the 2017 Excellence in Journalism awards. Two KnowLouisiana.org digital projects took home 1st place prizes.
Grants
July 14, 2017
#CreateLouisiana Launches New Documentary Film Grant
#CreateLouisiana announced a new slate of grant opportunities to support and empower Louisiana filmmakers.
Grants
June 6, 2017
Apply for Smithsonian Water/Ways Museum on Main Street
Smithsonian and LEH offer local communities a new way to explore the myriad ways water affects our lives.
Education
June 6, 2017
Women’s Philanthropy Network awards grant to PRIME TIME
WPN is a giving circle of The Community Foundation of North Louisiana.
64 Parishes
June 6, 2017
Summer issue of LCV arrives this week with June 8 party
The summer 2017 issue of Louisiana Cultural Vistas focuses on the history of science in our state.
Education
June 6, 2017
PRIME TIME Head Start prepares for summer openings in Ouachita Parish
PRIME TIME Head Start is gearing up for its summer openings at two sites in Ouachita Parish.
Grants
June 6, 2017
June 10: Underground Railroad in NW Louisiana at Bossier Parish Library
Purchased Lives is a traveling panel exhibition explores the history of the domestic slave trade.
Education
June 6, 2017
United Way of NW Louisiana funds PRIME TIME
UWNWLA awarded a $12,500 grant to PRIME TIME to support early childhood education programs in the region.
Grants
June 6, 2017
June 19: The Frame: A Louisiana Photography Podcast
The Frame is a bi-monthly series that showcases the work of Louisiana photographers.
Education
June 6, 2017
PRIME TIME holds training with Humanities Washington
Humanities Washington has been a PRIME TIME affiliate partner since 2012.
Grants
June 6, 2017
LEH’s Restovic named to Louisiana Folklife Commission
Louisiana Folklife Commission is mandated to advise the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism.
Grants
June 6, 2017
Valentino Hotels offer summer discounts for LEH supporters
Take advantage of special hotel rates during the Summer Season!
Education
June 5, 2017
Women’s Philanthropy Network Awards $36,250 to PRIME TIME for Early Childhood Education in Caddo
WPN is a giving circle of The Community Foundation of North Louisiana.
Grants
June 5, 2017
“Purchased Lives” at Bossier Parish Library
Purchased Lives is a traveling panel exhibition exploring the history of the domestic slave trade.
Education
May 15, 2017
Freddi Williams Evans – Humanities Hero
Freddi Evans Williams writes children’s books that celebrate African American history.
Grants
May 15, 2017
May 11: New Orleans Public Library Hosts “Generations of Struggle”
“Generations of Struggle” is a four-week reading and discussion program.
Grants
May 15, 2017
May 19-20: Sugarmill Music Festival in Alexandria
The Sugarmill Music Festival brings chamber music to Rapides Parish for two days of performances and workshops.
Education
May 15, 2017
PRIME TIME Reaches 5,000 Readers This Spring
PRIME TIME and Preschool programs reached 1,054 families, or approximately 5,000 individuals.
Grants
May 15, 2017
Community Foundation of North Louisiana Awards PRIME TIME Grant
CFNLA awarded PRIME TIME Preschool programming $59,400 grant.
Education
May 15, 2017
Canine Companion Helps Kids With Reading
PRIME TIME program recently employed a reader of the canine kind.
Grants
May 7, 2017
“Purchased Lives” at Jackson Parish Library
“Purchased Lives” traveling exhibition produced by HNOC.
Grants
May 6, 2017
LEH Emergency Grants Still Available
The LEH has funds available for cultural organizations impacted by the August 2016 floods.
Grants
May 5, 2017
LEH Grant Supports Hilliard Museum “Spiritual Journeys” Exhibition
Hilliard University Art Museum opened “Spiritual Journeys” Exhibition.
LEH
April 19, 2017
Bright Lights Awards Show Advocacy for the Humanities
Bright Lights was celebrated at Shaw Center for the Arts in Baton Rouge on April 13, 2017.
Grants
April 19, 2017
April 20 – Listen! The Frame: A Louisiana Photography Podcast
Series showcases on Louisiana photographers through free public events that are recorded and distributed as podcasts.
LEH
April 19, 2017
Kay LaFrance-Knight – Humanities Hero
Kay LaFrance-Knight serves as director of the Old Post Office Museum.
Initiatives
April 19, 2017
LEH Sends Three Nominations to Governor for Poet Laureate
Louisiana is one step closer to naming its next poet laureate.
Grants
April 19, 2017
New Orleans Poetry Festival April 20-23
The 2nd Annual New Orleans Poetry Festival is supported in part by an LEH Rebirth Grant.
Education
April 19, 2017
DeBacher Speaks at Progressive Education Summit
Sarah DeBacher presented at the 2nd Annual Progressive Education Summit South.
Education
April 5, 2017
Dr. Thomas Wartenberg Visits PRIME TIME
PRIME TIME hosted a daylong conversation with Dr. Thomas Wartenberg on March 24th.
Grants
March 29, 2017
#CreateLouisiana announces six finalists for New French Culture Film Grants
Winner of the 2017 Create Louisiana French Culture Film Grant announced.
LEH
March 24, 2017
LEH Calls for Support of National Endowment for the Humanities
Take Action. Support the state humanities councils. Save the NEH!
64 Parishes
March 16, 2017
Reserve Your Tickets! Bright Lights in the Humanities Awards April 13
Academy Award Winner William Joyce is the LEH 2017 Humanist of the Year.
March 16, 2017
Spring Louisiana Cultural Vistas
New issue of LCV celebrates the recipients of the 2017 Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities Awards.
Grants
March 16, 2017
March 14 – Watch! LPB Airs Zachary Richard’s Attakapas
LPB airs Zachary Richard’s “Attakapas: The Cajun Story” March 14th.
Grants
March 16, 2017
March 16 – Cecilia Vicuña: About to Happen
Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans (CAC) hosts “Cecilia Vicuña: About to Happen.”
Grants
March 16, 2017
March 20 – CreateLouisiana French Culture Film Grant Deadline Extended
2017 Create Louisiana French Culture Film Grant deadline extended to March 20.
Grants
March 16, 2017
March 27 – LHC Hosts Authors Jeremy Alford and Tyler Bridges
New book tells the inside history of the 2015 Louisiana gubernatorial race.
Grants
March 16, 2017
Listen! The Frame: A Louisiana Photography Podcast
Series showcases on Louisiana photographers through free public events that are recorded and distributed as podcasts.
Education
March 16, 2017
PRIME TIME Visits 81st Street Early Childhood Education Center
PRIME TIME and BHP Billiton at a PRIME TIME Preschool site in Caddo Parish.
Grants
March 16, 2017
“Purchased Lives” at West Baton Rouge Library
“Purchased Lives” traveling exhibition produced by HNOC.
Education
March 16, 2017
PRIME TIME Preschool Reaches Red River Parish
PRIME TIME Preschool will launch its first Red River Parish preschool program this spring.
Education
March 16, 2017
Dr. Helen Taylor, Humanities Hero
The LEH staff is deeply appreciate her as our March Humanities Hero.
LEH
February 15, 2017
Save the Date! Bright Lights in the Humanities Awards April 13
The LEH selected William Joyce as its 2017 Humanist of the Year.
LEH
February 15, 2017
Catherine Kuhlman, Humanities Hero
The LEH congratulates and appreciates our February Humanities Hero of Covington, Louisiana.
Grants
February 15, 2017
LEH Seeks Poet Laureate Nominations
The LEH is seeking nominations for Louisiana’s next Poet Laureate.
Education
February 15, 2017
PRIME TIME Preschool Site Impacted by Tornado
Schaumburg Elementary in New Orleans East was heavily damaged by a tornado on February 7th.
Grants
February 15, 2017
LEH Offers “Generations of Struggle” Library Reading Program
Education
February 15, 2017
Union Pacific Grants $20,000 to PRIME TIME
Union Pacific approvedgrant to the LEH for PRIME TIME family literacy programming.
Education
February 15, 2017
PRIME TIME is Accepting Applications for a Program Assistant
PRIME TIME invites applications for a full time Program Assistant.
Grants
February 15, 2017
Feb. 18: St. Francisville’s Writers and Readers Symposium
Louisiana Poet Laureate Peter Cooley read and discuss his poems and creative process.
Education
February 15, 2017
Christopher Cromwell Named New VP of Finance and Administration
The LEH welcomes Christopher Cromwell as Vice President of Finance and Administration.
Initiatives
February 1, 2017
LEH Accepting Nominations for 2017-19 Poet Laureate
The LEH is seeking nominations for Louisiana’s next Poet Laureate.
Grants
January 24, 2017
Create Louisiana French Culture Film Grant Guidelines
Deadline is March 6 for films exploring Louisiana-French culture.
Grants
January 12, 2017
Walton Family Foundation Supports LEH Coastal Initiative
Grant award from The Walton Family Foundation to support Louisiana’s coast.
LEH
January 12, 2017
Todd Mouton, Humanities Hero
Todd Mouton is a writer, producer and non-profit executive for more than two decades
Donors
January 12, 2017
Give to the LEH Annual Fund and Preserve the Humanities
Celebrate our shared humanity through our shared values and our common loves.
LEH
January 12, 2017
Bright Lights in the Humanities Awards Shaping Up for April 13
The 2017 Bright Lights Awards will be at the Shaw Center for the Arts in Baton Rouge.
Education
January 12, 2017
PRIME TIME Announces Leadership for Ouachita Head Start
Stalanda Bradford Butcher has been named Head Start Director for Ouachita Parish.
LEH
January 12, 2017
Amy Ricke Named LEH Human Resources Generalist
Amy Ricke has over nine years of HR experience working in many different business sectors.
64 Parishes
January 12, 2017
Patty Palmer Joins the LEH as LCV Sales Director
LCV depends on our trusted advertising partners for support.
Grants
January 12, 2017
Jan. 31: Antenna: Signals No. 4
Series is funded in part by a 2016 LEH Rebirth Grant.
Grants
January 12, 2017
February 3 “Attakapas” at the Manship Theater in Baton Rouge
Zachary Richard will perform at the Manship Theater in the Shaw Center for the Arts.
LEH
December 13, 2016
Nominate for Humanities Awards
The LEH is now accepting public nominations for the 2017 Humanities Awards.
LEH
December 13, 2016
Dr. Nancy Dixon, Humanities Hero
Dr. Nancy Dixon is Professor of English at Dillard University.
64 Parishes
December 13, 2016
Louisiana Cultural Vistas Offers Discount for Holiday Gift Subscriptions
This season, through December 31, LCV offers a special discount of $15 each.
Education
December 13, 2016
PRIME TIME Named Innovative Humanities Indicator
PRIME TIME featured in infographic for the Humanities Indicators.
Grants
December 13, 2016
LEH Awards Strategic Partnership Grant for “Attakapas”
$5,000 Strategic Partnership Grant to support “Attakapas.”
64 Parishes
November 28, 2016
Tricentennial book to chronicle New Orleans’ influence on the world
Landmark publication scheduled for release in fall 2017.
LEH
November 11, 2016
LEH Attends National Humanities Conference in Salt Lake City
The Federation of State Humanities Councils convenes its annual conference with the theme “Humanities Partnerships.
Grants
November 3, 2016
LEH Offers Emergency Grants to La. Cultural Organizations
The LEH announces 2016 Emergency Grants for organizations affected by the 2016 floods.
Education
October 12, 2016
PRIME TIME Wins Federal Grant for Ouachita Parish Head Start
PRIME TIME, Inc. to be the Head Start grantee for Ouachita Parish.
LEH
October 12, 2016
Maida Owens – October Humanities Hero
A spotlight on Maida Owens, one of LEH’s Board of Directors.
Grants
October 12, 2016
Visit the LEH at the Louisiana Book Festival
The LEH support the 2016 Louisiana Book Festival in Baton Rouge.
Initiatives
October 12, 2016
Museum on Main Street’s “Hometown Teams” Opens in Long Leaf
“Hometown Teams” exhibition currently touring Louisiana with LEH support.
Grants
October 12, 2016
“Restoration Roadshow” for Flood Damaged Items
“Restoration Roadshow” to provide the public with free consultations for flood-damaged belongings.
Education
September 20, 2016
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Announces Selection
PRIME TIME, Inc. to be the Head Start grantee for Ouachita Parish.
64 Parishes
September 14, 2016
Glenda Erwin – Humanities Hero
A spotlight on Glenda Erwin, one of LEH’s Board of Directors.
Grants
September 14, 2016
LEH 2016 Rebirth Grant Opportunities Open
Application deadline is October 1, 2016.
Initiatives
September 14, 2016
Hometown Teams Closes Sept. 24 in Ruston
Museum on Main Street exhibition “Hometown Teams” is sponsored by the LEH and the Smithsonian Institute.
Education
September 14, 2016
LEH Seeks New VP of Education
LEH seeks an experienced professional to serve as Vice President of Education.
64 Parishes
September 6, 2016
LCV Fall 2016 Issue is Here!
New stories, columns, and videos from Louisiana on LCV Fall 2016 issue.
Education
August 9, 2016
Storyteller Jeannine Beekman – Humanities Hero
Professional storyteller captivated the audience.
Initiatives
August 9, 2016
August 13 – “Hometown Teams” Hits Ruston
Lincoln Parish Library hosts “Hometown Teams” August 13 through September 24.
Grants
August 9, 2016
Satchmo Summerfest Features LEH Pulitzer Initiative
The LEH and Satchmo Summerfest marked their second year of partnership.
Education
August 9, 2016
RosaMary Foundation Invests $15,000 in PRIME TIME
Since 1997, the RosaMary Foundation has been LEH’s steadfast supporter and friend.
Education
August 9, 2016
PRIME TIME Wins United Way of Southeast Louisiana Grant
LEH won its first United Way of Southeast Louisiana grant.
Education
August 9, 2016
PRIME TIME Produces Record Number of Programs in La.
PRIME TIME will implement 30 programs focusing on civic education in fall 2016.
Education
August 9, 2016
Entergy Corporation Wins Civic 50 Award
Entergy Corporation has been named to “The Civic 50” in 2016, as one of the nation’s most community-minded volunteer programs.
Grants
August 1, 2016
LEH Announces 2016 Rebirth Grant Deadline
Application deadline is October 1, 2016.
Initiatives
July 12, 2016
Lt. Gov. Nungesser Hosts “Hometown Teams” Opening in Natchitoches
Lieutenant Governor joined supporters to kick off “Hometown Teams” in Natchitoches.
LEH
June 14, 2016
“Humanities Hero” Willie Mount Receives Honorary McNeese Doctorate
LEH board member received an honorary doctorate from McNeese University.
LEH
June 14, 2016
Liz Ary and Sharonda Williams Join LEH Board of Directors
The LEH welcomes two new members to its Board of Directors.
Education
June 14, 2016
PRIME TIME Wins $50,000 from Beaird Family Foundation for Caddo Parish
Beaird Family Foundation’s fifth year of support for the LEH’s PRIME TIME programs.
Initiatives
June 14, 2016
Last Days to Catch Hometown Teams in Homer – Next Up: Natchitoches!
Exhibition continues at the Claiborne Parish Library in Homer until June 18.
Grants
June 14, 2016
The LEH Sponsors Prison Symposium at Angola
A daylong symposium hosted on the grounds of Angola Penitentiary.
Donors
June 7, 2016
Give to the LEH Annual Fund and Share the Humanities
Support the humanities this season.
Grants
June 3, 2016
THNOC and LEH Partner for “Purchased Lives” Traveling Exhibit
A traveling panel exhibition explores the history of the domestic slave trade.
Education
May 11, 2016
W.K. Kellogg Funds Full Circle: Engaging Kids, Parents & Teachers
PRIME TIME implement a comprehensive initiative to engage kids, parents and educators in the pursuit of academic success.
Initiatives
May 11, 2016
May 13: “Museum on Main Street” Pitches in Homer
The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street honors the legendary Homer High School Pelicans.
Education
May 10, 2016
PRIME TIME and the NEH Present A More Perfect Union
Judge Paulette Irons advocates for the power of civic education for American families.
Initiatives
April 12, 2016
April 14: Meet Peter Cooley, Louisiana Poet Laureate
April is National Poetry Month — read on to learn where Louisiana’s poets will perform.
LEH
April 12, 2016
2016 Humanist Zachary Richard Emboldens Humanities at Bright Lights
The Bright Lights Awards Ceremony was a rousing success! See photos from the event!
LEH
March 9, 2016
Join Donna Edwards and Billy Nungesser at 2016 Bright Lights
Bright Lights Awards Dinner will be held at the Marigny Opera House.
64 Parishes
March 9, 2016
“Hometown Teams” Kicks Off in Winnsboro on March 19
The Old Post Office Museum kicks off the Louisiana tour of “Hometown Teams,” a Museum on Main Street exhibition.
Grants
March 8, 2016
Visit New Exhibition Space for LSU Museum’s Permanent Collection
On March 4, the LSU Museum of Art in Baton Rouge unveiled the reinstallation of its enhanced permanent collection.
Education
March 8, 2016
Watch! Florida Humanities Releases New PRIME TIME Video
PRIME TIME affiliates offer new visions in their own states.
Initiatives
March 8, 2016
March 31, “Latino Americans in Lafayette” Film Screening and Discussion
LEH hosts lively interchange and oral histories from Lafayette’s Latino community.
LEH
February 17, 2016
Ken Burns Named 2016 Jefferson Lecturer in the Humanities
LEH
February 17, 2016
Meet Danice Faulkner Edwards and her Mardi Gras Tree
LEH
February 14, 2016
Calling Louisiana’s Cultural Sector!!
Grants
January 25, 2016
“Latino Americans” Screening at the Hilliard Museum in Lafayette
Education
January 25, 2016
NEH Funds PRIME TIME for “Humanities in the Public Square”
64 Parishes
January 25, 2016
Louisiana Cultural Vistas and KnowLouisiana.org Spotlight La. Music
LEH
December 17, 2015
Nominate Now for Bright Lights Humanities Awards
Grants
December 17, 2015
LEH Annual Fund Drive is ON!
Support the humanities this season.
64 Parishes
December 17, 2015
Give the Gift of Louisiana!
Education
December 17, 2015
PRIME TIME Welcomes Hali Dardar as New Program Assistant
Initiatives
December 17, 2015
Sponsor Grants Available for Louisiana’s State Poet Laureate Readings
LEH
November 16, 2015
Call for Nominations for 2016 Humanities Awards
Annual awards recognize outstanding contributions to the humanities.
Grants
November 12, 2015
LEH Wins Pulitzer Centennial Campfires Initiative Grant
Funding will support Louisiana writers and festivals.
Grants
November 12, 2015
#CreateLouisiana Winner Announced
Inaugural $50,000 filmmaker prize awarded to “Plaquemines.”
64 Parishes
November 12, 2015
Give Louisiana Cultural Vistas Music Issue. Give Louisiana!
64 Parishes
November 12, 2015
LEH Staff Attend National Humanities Conference in St. Louis
LEH
November 10, 2015
LEH Awards $18K to Support Projects at Louisiana Museums and Libraries
LEH
October 23, 2015
Director Nailah Jefferson and Producer Jon Wood Awarded $50K Grant
LEH
October 16, 2015
#CreateLouisiana Shortlist Announced
64 Parishes
October 15, 2015
Governors Project Rolls Through South Central Louisiana
LEH
October 15, 2015
Louisiana Creole Research Association’s 11th Annual Conference
LEH
October 15, 2015
LEH’s Restovic to Speak to LA Archives
Grants
September 21, 2015
Sept. 29: Inaugural Reading for New Louisiana Poet Laureate
LEH
August 17, 2015
The LEH Announces Cultural Innovation Incubator
Grants
August 13, 2015
Deadline Announced for Create Louisiana Filmmakers Grant
LEH
August 13, 2015
August 14: LEH to Announce Major Initiative for 2015 Election Season
LEH
August 13, 2015
August 27: Film Screening to Commemorate 10th Anniversary of Katrina
Education
July 16, 2015
LEH Job Posting: PRIME TIME Program Assistant
Grants
June 15, 2015
LEH Receives $10,000 “Latino Americans” Grant
Council will partner with organizations in Lafayette for yearlong events.
LEH
May 26, 2015
LEH Partners with New Orleans Film Society, Create Louisiana for $50K Filmmakers Grant
Applications open August 2015 for new grant.
LEH
May 13, 2015
Bright Lights Awards Dinner Attracts Louisiana Audiences, Sponsors
LEH
May 13, 2015
Supporters Surpass Previous LEH Give NOLA Total
Donors
May 13, 2015
LEH Thanks Jeff Hale
LEH
May 4, 2015
Support the LEH on GIVE NOLA DAY
Get on our level on May 5!
LEH
April 16, 2015
Tulane University and LEH Partner to Host Music Rising Educator Institute
LEH
April 16, 2015
LEH Celebrates Week of the Young Child
64 Parishes
April 16, 2015
April 16: Dillard University Hosts LEH-Funded Symposium
LEH
March 17, 2015
Louisiana Teachers! Attend 2015 Tennessee WIlliams/New Orleans Literary Festival
Travel stipends and scholarships available for festival in the French Quarter.
LEH
March 17, 2015
LEH’s Light Up for Literacy Campaign Continues
Earrings benefit literacy efforts across Louisiana.
LEH
February 23, 2015
Cokie Roberts Named 2015 Humanist of the Year
LEH
February 12, 2015
LEH Announces New Leadership
Miranda Restovic named first female director in council’s 44-year history.
January 14, 2015
SAVE THE DATE! April 23 Bright Lights Awards Dinner
LEH
December 17, 2014
Humanities Books for the Holidays
Looking for the perfect book for a friend or family member who loves Louisiana?
LEH
December 11, 2014
Now Accepting Nominations for 2015 Humanities Awards
LEH
December 11, 2014
Light Up for Literacy This Holiday Season!
LEH
December 11, 2014
LEH Supports “History Matters” on Red River Radio
LEH
October 13, 2014
PRIME TIME and BHP Billiton Partner to Improve Preschool Education in Louisiana
LEH and BHP-Billiton announce $540,000 partnership to support innovative PRIME TIME Preschool program.
LEH
October 13, 2014
Save the Date: November 1 Louisiana Book Festival
LEH
October 13, 2014
LEH Launches Light Up for Literacy Campaign
LEH
October 13, 2014
LEH Attends Poverty Point World Heritage Inscription Ceremony