A word from our 2026-27 board chair, Katie Glick

Here are a few words from our new board chair, Katie Glick, on how she was introduced to Indiana Humanities and what excites her about the year ahead.

It sometimes feels like I’ve been connected to Indiana Humanities forever, because it has long been my intellectual and cultural home—a place where I feel encouraged to listen, learn, and exchange ideas with people who bring their own stories and curiosities. In truth, my deeper involvement began during Indiana’s Bicentennial in 2016, when Indiana Humanities helped lead statewide conversations about our past and what the next 200 years might hold.

Like me, every Hoosier engages with the humanities daily, often without realizing it. We interact with history each time we question the past, celebrate it, or consider how it can inspire change. Our communities are the foundation of these reflections, which is why the humanities support local museums, cultural programming, authors, and opportunities that spark curiosity and connection. I believe we share more common ground than we think, and the humanities help bring us together across differences to enrich our lives.

As we did for Indiana’s Bicentennial, Indiana Humanities will commemorate America’s Semiquincentennial with statewide programming—including the Smithsonian’s Voices & Votes exhibition, which will travel to communities across Indiana. We’ll support events, collaborate with partners, and convene meaningful conversations about our nation’s history—its triumphs and its challenges—and what it means to be American in 2026 and beyond.

To begin my own journey toward commemorating the 250th, my daughters and I will be attending Better Together: Celebrating Us on January 31 at the Indianapolis Central Library. I hope you’ll join me and spark your own curiosity about the humanities!