We work to engage communities across Arkansas of every age and background to become immersed in the culture, history, and stories that are rooted in our state and what connect us humans today.
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Introducing HumanitiesAR
New Name, Same Purpose.
We’re thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our journey of promoting the humanities in
Arkansas. Say hello to HumanitiesAR – our refreshed brand identity that puts …the humanities front and center![+] Show More
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Introducing HumanitiesAR
New Name, Same Purpose. We’re thrilled to announce a significant …
New Name, Same Purpose.
We’re thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our journey of promoting the humanities in
Arkansas. Say hello to HumanitiesAR – our refreshed brand identity that puts …the humanities front and center![+] Show More
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Webinar Wednesday: Education Grants and Teaching the Humanities Resources
Join Education Director Ann Clements for an overview of HumanitiesAR’s …
Join Education Director Ann Clements for an overview of HumanitiesAR’s Education Grants and teaching resources accessible to educators to help teach the humanities. For additional information, visit our Teachers page …at https://arkansashumanitiescouncil.org/programs/teachers/[+] Show More
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Arkansas Humanities Council Live Stream
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Finding Frank Moore: How Recent Research Changed Our Understanding of the Elaine Massacre
Join Dr. Brian Mitchell as he discusses his research into Frank Moore, …
Join Dr. Brian Mitchell as he discusses his research into Frank Moore, a leader of the Elaine branch of the Progressive Farmers and Household Union of America and one of …the Elaine Twelve sentenced to death but whose sentence, along with the other eleven Elaine defendants, was commuted. Moore and the other defendants were freed from jail upon receiving indefinite furloughs. Dr. Mitchell shows how the primary resources recently uncovered provide more details of the massacre and answers more questions of what happened.[+] Show More
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Hate-Based Violence in Arkansas: An Overview
Throughout Arkansas’s history, various racial and ethnic groups have …
Throughout Arkansas’s history, various racial and ethnic groups have been forcibly displaced as a result of racism and hate. Focusing on a number of these historical events, Taking What They …Can Carry: Forced Migration in Arkansas, examines what happened, the aftermath, and how these events shaped the affected communities.
Join Dr. Richard Buckelew and Dr. Michael Anthony for this general session examining some of the first acts of hate in the state in a lecture facilitated by HumanitiesAR Program Officer Asya Webster.
For additional information, see our Taking What They Can Carry digital exhibit:
Sometimes called “the ten percent who give ninety percent,” major gift …
Sometimes called “the ten percent who give ninety percent,” major gift donors and a major gift program allow nonprofits to secure existing programs, to create new programs, and to build …endowments. Join us for this session for an in-depth discussion on the components and strategies of major gift efforts. After leaving this workshop, you’ll be major gift ready![+] Show More
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Webinar Wednesday: Museum Collections and Resource Grants
Tune in for an overview of AHC’s Museum Collections and Resource …
Tune in for an overview of AHC’s Museum Collections and Resource Grant. Topics include what to expect with the LOI, types of eligible projects, and required documentation.
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Fundraising Friday: Annual Funds
Join AHC for the second session of our new series, Fundraising Friday: …
Join AHC for the second session of our new series, Fundraising Friday: Exploring the Eight Core Concepts of Development Programs. Our second workshop, focuses on Annual Funds, where we’ll take …a deep dive into the basic components of Annual Giving. We discuss various solicitation practices including mail, phoning, email, digital media, crowdfunding, special events, and annual giving leadership circles. We also discuss how an annual fund program can lead to very large and even transformational gifts.[+] Show More
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Arkansas Humanities Council's "Send Your Teacher to Summer School!"
🌞 We’re so excited to kick off the very first Arkansas Humanities …
🌞 We’re so excited to kick off the very first Arkansas Humanities Council’s #GivingTuesday campaign to “Send Your Teacher to Summer School”! Join us in supporting the 2024 HumanitiesAR History …Teacher Institute and be a vital part of our mission to keep the humanities vibrant and flourishing in our schools and community.
📚 Your donation will provide an enriching experience for Arkansas teachers and help empower the next generation!
Invest in our Educators and Send Your Teacher to Summer School. Just click the link below: