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| Humanities in the Blogosphere |
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The Public Humanist, hosted by the Valley Advocate and launched in May 2007, is a group blog of 26 Massachusetts writers, many of them humanities professors at Massachusetts colleges, some of them independent filmmakers, all of them in the idea business. They join this project to give voice to humanistic inquiry as it intersects with current issues and social policy. You won’t find much of that (yet!) in the blogosphere. visit the blog |
Escrita da Vida ~ Vida da Escrita
Colloquium and Library Program |
September 22 at the Kennedy Library. Four critically acclaimed Portuguese American writers explore universal themes such as the meaning of place, nostalgia for tradition, and the inevitable intertwining of joy and sorrow through the lens of their cultural experiences. The program includes discussions with the authors in two sessions, followed by the performance of a play, Through A Portagee Gate, staged by Culture*Park of New Bedford. This is a rare opportunity to explore the range of literary genres including the short story, poetry, the novel, the memoir and a play together with their authors and readers.
more info and to register |
| Annual Symposium |
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Join us on Saturday, November 17, 2007 at Boston College for our fourth annual fall symposium - a series of three interrelated conversations featuring an extraordinary cast of award winning journalists, scholars and public officials. And for the first time this year we are offering a fourth session designed especially for high school journalists. The symposium is free but seating is limited and pre-registration is strongly recommended. more info on symposium |
| Recent Grants Awarded |
The Foundation has awarded matching grants totaling $85,945 in support of 12 humanities projects in 9 communities across the state. These include three grants totaling $19,910 funded through the Mass Cultural Council’s John and Abigail Adams Arts Program for Cultural Economic Development (CED). Six of the grants, totaling $55,000, were awarded under the thematic initiative, “Liberty and Justice for All” (LJA), for projects that explore these fundamental principles in American political life, and their interplay, past and present.
read more about the grants |
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| Foundation Closes Watertown Office |
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The Foundation’s long-time Associate Director Ellen Rothman has resigned to become Deputy Director of the Jewish Women’s Archive (JWA). The JWA is a national organization based in Brookline that was founded in 1995 by Gail Reimer, Ellen’s predecessor as MFH Associate Director. Ellen’s impact on the Foundation and on the public humanities in Massachusetts has been profound. She will be missed.
Ellen’s Administrative Assistant Zachary Howard has also left, to pursue a graduate degree in public policy and urban planning at the University of Washington in Seattle.
In the wake of their departure, the Foundation board has decided to close the Metro Boston office and consolidate operations in the Northampton office. This will entail a bit more travel for our Executive Director but will result in decreased operating costs and increased efficiency.
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| November Grant Deadline |
| Prior to submitting proposals, applicants must consult with Kristin O’Connell or Hayley Wood (413-584-8440) by October 1, and then, if eligible, submit a draft by October 15. Documentary filmmakers may apply for pre-production funds at this deadline. more about grants |
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