Public Programs

The Division of Programs & Exhibitions produces free events and exhibitions that bring together Illinoisans of all backgrounds around shared concerns within the arts, economy, media, and public policy.

Varying in scale from a 1,000-person choral performance to a 10-person community dialogue, all events and exhibitions further Illinois Humanities' commitment to fostering constructive conversation and civic engagement across the state. Related Focus Areas: Public Policy, Media & Journalism, The Economy, and Art.

Public Programs Programs:

Foreground Rural Initiative

Illinois Humanities is excited to announce Foreground Rural Initiative! A new multi-year project that seeks to strengthen the civic fabric of our state by amplifying the voices and lifting up the experiences of rural residents and their communities through the arts and humanities.

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Illinois Speaks

Community-driven, small group conversations that strengthen society by fueling inquiry and conversation about the ideas and works that shape our culture.

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Visions of Justice

An eight-part series of video screenings and community dialogues examining the far-reaching impacts of mass incarceration in Illinois communities.

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