Water/Ways Opening at the Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum on September 21

We were deeply saddened by the passing of Congressman Ed Pastor. His contributions to Arizona are many. Congressman Pastor served in the U.S. House of Representatives for 23 years, and he was the first Mexican-American from Arizona elected to Congress. This past September, he joined us in Miami to celebrate the opening of the Smithsonian's Water/Ways exhibit at the  Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum. What you may not know is that he was a lifelong champion of the humanities. He understood the value of cultural programs and activities in shaping and building communities. I had the pleasure of meeting with him in Washington D.C. when we visited to advocate for Arizona Humanities. Pastor was already a fan. He knew about the grants awarded to organizations in his district, and how they had impacted the neighborhoods and economy positively. He was knowledgeable and professional, and also a warm and engaging person. His office was filled with family photos, and he spoke fondly of the importance of our work in Arizona. We will not forget him. Thank you Congressman Pastor for your leadership, service, and support for the arts and humanities in our communities.  

Celebrate Native American Arts and Culture at Pueblo Grande Museum in Phoenix. Explore The Ki:him (O'odham word for village) and experience demonstrations, lectures, and hands-on activities. The Ki:him encourages visitors to see, hear and interact with American Indian artists, crafts people, and performers. Highlights include: Atlatl and Rabbit Sticks with Amil Pedro, Bow and Arrow Making with Royce Manuel, and Navajo Weaving techniques with Emily Malone.

Saturday, December 8 and Sunday, December 9
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Pueblo Grande Museum

4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85034

Tickets: General Admission ($10), Museum Members with ID, American Indians with tribal ID, active and retired U.S. Service Members ($5), Children 12 and under (Free admission when accompanied by an adult)

For complete program and performance times, visit the website at the link below.

Learn more about the 42nd Annual Indian Market.

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Arizona Humanities is excited to partner with the University of Arizona to host an exclusive NEH Workshop in Tucson. The National Endowment for the Humanities, an independent federal agency created in 1965, is one of the largest funders of humanities programs in the United States. NEH grants typically go to cultural institutions, such as museums, archives, libraries, colleges, universities, to public television and radio stations, and to individual scholars. 

At this workshop you will learn key strategies for successful proposals, and have the opportunity to network with Arizona and Southwest humanities organizations. The goal of the workshop is advance humanities scholarship and programming to benefit communities in Arizona and throughout the Southwest.

This is a rare opportunity - do not miss it! The workshop takes place January 17 and 18 at the University of Arizona in Tucson. 

For questions, contact Carrie Stusse with U of A Research, Discovery & Innovation cms1@email.arizona.edu or 520-621-1105.

Learn more and RSVP through Eventbrite.

Water/Ways Opening Celebration on November 17

Congrats to the Town of Florence for a fantastic opening! You can view  Water/Ways at McFarland State Historic Park through December 30. Be sure to see the companion exhibit Our Water-Past and Present at the Pinal County Historical Museum.

All programs below take place at the Florence Library and Community Center. Visit the Water/Ways website for more information.

Water in the Southwest: Where have we been, and where are we going? with Dr. Jennifer Richter, Arizona State University, School of Social Transformation and the School for the Future of Innovation in Society
Wednesday, December 5
3:00 p.m.

Water/Ways Movie Series
Saturday, December 8
1:00 p.m.

Vision Realized: Ernest W. McFarland and the Central Arizona Project with Joanna Brace, Curator, Arizona State Parks and Trails
Friday, December 14
6:00 p.m.

Water/Ways Movie Series
Saturday, December 15
1:00 p.m.

Prehistoric Water Management Along the Gila River; Dr. Douglas Craig; President, Friends of Casa Grande Ruins
Friday, December 21
6:00 p.m.

Learn more about Water/Ways in Florence.

Don't forget to save-the-date! Water/Ways opens in Sierra Vista on Saturday, January 12, 2019!

Congratulations to the Red Rocks Music Festival and Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation! Read more about each project below.  Interested in a Mini Grant? Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more about Mini Grants and apply today.

Polonaise - Fantasie, Story of a Pianist
Red Rocks Music Festival
Project Director: Moshe Bukshpan 
$2,000

Inna Faliks is a Concert pianist and Professor of piano at UCLA. Her program Polonaise - Fantasie, Story of a Pianist, is a musical glimpse into the stories of people, purpose, places, and influences that shaped her as a musician. During the 17th annual Red Rocks Music Festival in 2019, Faliks will share her acclaimed monologue recital, which includes her story growing up in Odessa, Ukraine, and the modern immigrant experience as she migrated from Odessa to Chicago. The Arizona Red Rocks Music Festival takes place in Sedona and Phoenix and includes a variety of musical works. More information at http://www.redrocksmusicfestival.com/.

The Lavender Scare: Tragedy Ignites a Movement
Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation - Southern Arizona Senior Pride
Project Directors: Joyce Bolingera and Lavina Effie Tomer 
$2,000

The Lavender Scare is a documentary film that tells the little-known story of key events in the 1950s that sparked the launch of the gay rights movement. In 1957, after thousands of gay men and lesbians had been fired, a Harvard-trained astronomer named Frank Kameny, became an unlikely hero when he was thrust into the forefront of what would become a decades long fight for the rights of LGBT people. Southern Arizona Senior Pride will present the documentary The Lavender Scare and a post-film conversation with Emmy-award winning filmmaker Josh Howard at The Loft Cinema in Tucson, AZ. Watch the trailer on YouTube and then learn more at https://soazseniorpride.org/

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Learn more about Stephen and the Board of Directors.

Research

Attend an NEH Summer Program! NEH offers tuition-free opportunities for K-12 educators and higher education faculty to study a variety of humanities topics. Stipends are available to help cover expenses for these one- to four-week programs. Topics include: U.S. History, Literature, Religion, and History. Deadline is March 1, 2019. Learn more about NEH Summer Programs.

Grants

Research grant opportunities with the National Endowment for the Humanities. Upcoming deadlines include: Programming Grants to Accompany NEH on the Road Exhibitions, Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections, National Digital Newspaper Program, and more. 

Read more about NEH grants.

The Institute for Museum and Library Services is seeking applications for for School Library, Community Memory, and Digital Inclusion Grants. This new funding opportunity is designed to strengthen the ability of small and rural libraries, archives, and related organizations to serve their communities.

Learn more about IMLS Grants.

Internships

The Phoenix Office of Arts + Culture is seeking interns for stipend-paid positions in Art Collections, Public Art, Communications, and Grants + Arts Learning. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, December 11th. Application materials should be emailed directly to Christina Park at christina.park@phoenix.gov. Learn more about internship details.

About Arizona Humanities

Arizona Humanities is a statewide 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the Arizona affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Since 1973, Arizona Humanities has supported public programs that promote the understanding of the human experience with cultural, educational, and nonprofit organizations across Arizona.