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Since 1973, Illinois Humanities has been providing high-quality programs throughout Illinois.
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Public Humanities Awards
As we return to an in-person ceremony in 2023, keep May open for our Public Humanities Awards celebration.
View our 2022 ceremony honoring, Nicole Bond, Lorenzo Savage, Sue Scott, and Art for Justice.
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About Us
Illinois Humanities, the Illinois affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, is a statewide nonprofit organization that activates the humanities through free public programs, grants, and educational opportunities that foster reflection, spark conversation, build community, and strengthen civic engagement. We provide free, high-quality humanities experiences throughout Illinois, particularly for communities of color, individuals living on low incomes, counties and towns in rural areas, small arts and cultural organizations, and communities highly impacted by mass incarceration. Founded in 1974, Illinois Humanities is supported by state, federal, and private funds.