What is your "American Dream?" What does it mean to belong? Artist Luz Magdaleno Flores will lead this collaborative bilingual zine workshop on August 22 to help us dream and celebrate the beauty of migration. No zine-making experience required! 🎨 ilhumanities.org/events/sue%C3%…

There are multiple grant opportunities available at Illinois Humanities right now. Find the one that's right for you, or your nonprofit! The next deadline is September 3 to apply for our Activate History Microgrants. Visit ilhumanities.org/Grants to browse available grants.

🌱🎨 Explore how storytelling and art are intersecting with sustainable farming practices! Our team recently collaborated with artists and experts to promote nature-based solutions. Discover how creativity is inspiring change. Illinois Humanities

The Shorefront Legacy Center received an Activate History Microgrant to create a book teaching readers the histories of prominent Black residents of Chicago's north shore. 💡 Learn more in our Q&A with executive director Laurice Bell. #LocalHistory ilhumanities.org/news/grantee-p…

What can we learn about young people through their poetry? Hear more winning poems like Isabella's at this year's Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards ceremony at Logan Center, Sept. 14! 🎟️ bit.ly/4e0ROsU

Big news for the public humanities nationwide: The National Endowment for the Humanities has just awarded $37.5 million in grants! Congrats to the Illinois educators, writers, and culture makers receiving the NEH's support: Chicago Film Archives, ChicagoHistoryMuseum, & Daniel Immerwahr. Read on 👇 neh.gov/news/NEH-grant…

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible presenters, partners, and community who made “The Climate: A People’s Salon” an unforgettable evening of powerful stories, experiences, and performances over delicious food. Join us for the next #PeoplesSalon at ILHumanities.org/Peoples-Salon.

Join #ILHumanities Grantee Partners this fall for events ranging from Design Museum of Chicago's art exhibition about societal barriers related to disability to a conference on criminal justice to a festival celebrating women of color. 👉 Learn more at bit.ly/IH-PartnerEven…

A reminder for interested educators, artists, nonprofits, local history enthusiasts, and more: Applications for Activate History Microgrants are due tomorrow! Start your application online today for fast turnaround funding for local history projects ⤵️ ilhumanities.org/grants/activat…

🌟 Don't forget to check out the winners of the 2024 Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards! 🌟 Join us in celebrating their achievements and the legacy of Gwendolyn Brooks! 📖🌟 #GwendolynBrooks #YoungPoets #ILHumanities

🌟 Join us this Saturday!🌟 Discover the power of your voice at our “What’s Your Story?” workshop with the incredible Archy Jamjun! Dive into the art of storytelling and learn to share your family’s history. Register on our site to be part of this amazing experience!

🎧 Check out the latest Gathering Ground episode! Mary Morten chats with four inspiring leaders, including Illinois Humanities Executive Director Gabrielle Lyon, about their journeys and the arts’ impact on social justice. 🔗 Link: bit.ly/3ZbBqkY #ILHumanities

Yesterday, Illinois Humanities Executive Director, Gabrielle Lyon joined State Senator Doris Turner and members of the Illinois Flag Commission to announce the New State Flag Design Contest. To learn how you can submit your design, visit the link: bit.ly/3TiZ2jO

Celebrate the rich legacy of Black fashion on Chicago’s South Side at #ChicagoStyle. Featuring a fashion show presented by the Chicago Style Cohort, and a film curated by Ayana Contreras. Registration is free but hurry, seats are limited: bit.ly/4ggpHrp #ILHumanities

🌟Almost time!🌟 We are less than a week away from the 8th annual Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards! 🎉 We look forward to celebrating the incredible talent of young poets from across Illinois. #GBYPA2024 #YouthPoetry #ILHumanities

Take part in an exciting opportunity to contribute your voice to the future of arts education in CPS. We encourage you to attend one of the round tables within your community and sign up using the link: bit.ly/4d1iKrw 📚✨ #ILHumanities CPScholars - Arts CPS - Chicago Public Schools

🎉Congratulations to the 13 organizations and 6 individuals awarded $147,000 in Envisioning Justice Grants!🎉 Meet the 19 grantees and learn about their visionary and innovative projects: bit.ly/3ziBq8d #ILHumanities #EnvisioningJustice

📣 Just one more day! 📣 Tomorrow, we gather to celebrate the Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards. We look forward to spotlighting the brilliance of our state's young poets as they share their winning works. 📚🎤 #ILHumanities #GwendolynBrooks #YouthPoetry

✨Another big round of applause for the Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards winners!✨ A HUGE thank you to everyone who made this ceremony a success - from our amazing partners, to the supportive families, this wouldn't have been possible without you! 🙌❤️ #ILHumanities #GBYPA

✨ Join us on September 25th as we consider, question, and reimagine the American Dream today. Let’s come together to explore how we can continue to strive for a better future for all. ✨ Click the link for more information: bit.ly/3ZsnX8w #ILHumanities #SalonSeries