INconversation
with Vann R. Newkirk II
Senior editor at The Atlantic and co-creator of podcast "Floodlines" to visit Indianapolis June 29
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New Grant Opportunity
Advancing Racial Equity Collection Development grants support libraries, schools and community organizations in adding diverse books and materials to their circulating collections.
Applications open for Advancing Racial Equity Collections Development Grants
Waterways Film Tour
Local communities to screen original short films created by Hoosier filmmakers exploring our relationship to water
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Trek and Talk
Campfires is back for another season across Indiana. Join us on the trail (or river) as we explore pair literature to Indiana's natural features.
Hit the trails
One State / One Story book announced
Indiana Humanities is thrilled to announce Aimee Nezhukumatathil’s World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments as our 2022 One State / One Story statewide read selection.
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Welcome. We're glad you're here. Whether on purpose or by accident, you've turned to Indiana Humanities because you're someone who enjoys the humanities (history, literature, cultural studies, philosophy or ethics, etc.), or as we like to say: you enjoy thinking, reading and talking.
Maybe you've come to find resources for your community, to learn about something or to have conversations (online or in person). Take a look around—we hope you find what you're looking for. And if not, just ask. We're here to help.
create
We engage Hoosiers in statewide conversations by asking questions and working with a variety of partners to create one-of-a-kind programs that encourage us all to think, read and talk.
support
We support communities by partnering, providing resources, building capacity, connecting, listening and uplifting.
convene
We serve as a neutral convener for people to come together, since community grows from conversation.
fund
We support Indiana nonprofits with grants for public humanities projects.
Unearthed
Unearthed is a multiyear thematic initiative from Indiana Humanities that encourages Hoosiers to explore how we shape the environment, and how the environment shapes us.
Learn moreElizabeth Mitchell: Humanities Hero
Elizabeth Mitchell is a local historian uncovering stories about African Americans throughout Indiana. Learn about how her curiosity and determination have saved a church in southern Indiana.
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Upcoming Events
Check out these upcoming events to help you think, read and talk around Indiana.
See all eventsAre you curious about all-things-Indiana?
Go ahead. Get lost in the humanities.
We'll get you started with a recommendation.
