Oregon Humanities

Grants Available to Oregon Nonprofits

Organizations around the state offering public humanities programs can apply for 2011 Public Program Grants and Responsive Program Grants.

31 August 2010

Nonprofit organizations throughout Oregon who help to create informed, engaged communities around the state have two opportunities for funding. Oregon Humanities (formerly Oregon Council for the Humanities) invites requests for Public Program Grants between $1,000 and $10,000 and Responsive Program Grants for up to $1,000.

To download the guidelines and find out more about how to apply, please visit oregonhumanities.org.

2011 Public Program Grants between $1,000 and... More

Conversation Project 2010-11 Season Opens, Offers Free Community Discussions

Starting August 1, 2010, Oregon nonprofits can apply to host interactive, facilitated conversation programs.

15 July 2010

Good topics, good facilitators, good discussions: that’s what people are saying about the Conversation Project: A New Chautauqua, which offers Oregon nonprofit organizations free programs that engage community members in thoughtful, challenging conversations about ideas critical to our daily lives and our state’s future.

Between August 1 and September 30, 2010, Oregon nonprofits may apply for Conversation Project programs that take place between November 1, 2010, and... More

Oregon Humanities Authors to Read at Broadway Books

R. Gregory Nokes, Christine Dupres, and Scott Nadelson will read their essays recently published in Oregon Humanities magazine.

22 June 2010

The written word will become the spoken word as Oregon authors* R. Gregory Nokes, Christine Dupres, and Scott Nadelson read from their essays published in the Spring 2010 issue of Oregon Humanities magazine on the theme of “Look.” Oregon Humanities magazine, a triannual publication, is published by Oregon Humanities (formerly Oregon Council for the Humanities).

The reading, which is free and open to the public, will be held on Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. at... More

Oregon Humanities Call for Submissions on Theme of “Ha!”

The magazine will accept proposals and drafts for its fall 2010 issue through July 12, 2010.

18 June 2010

Oregonians who have something to say about humor, happiness, and joy, especially as they pertain to American history, culture, values, and identity, are invited to submit an essay or article for Oregon Humanities magazine’s fall 2010 issue on the theme “Ha!” Oregon Humanities magazine, a triannual publication, is published by Oregon Humanities (formerly Oregon Council for the Humanities).

Submit a proposal or draft by July 12, 2010, to Kathleen Holt, Editor, Oregon... More

Think & Drink on Fossil Fuel Dependency and Green Jobs

The happy-hour discussion brings together Thomas Andrews, Rebecca Clarren, and Emily Harris.

17 June 2010

Given the recent West Virginia coal mine tragedy and Gulf Coast oil spill disaster, Americans are becoming more concerned with fossil fuel dependency and the future of energy. If you want to participate in a discussion on these topics, come to the summer 2010 Think & Drink happy-hour conversation, which brings together environmental historian Thomas Andrews, investigative journalist Rebecca Clarren, and OPB radio host Emily Harris, who will moderate the conversation.

Think... More