curious minds. bold questions. powerful stories.
At HumanitiesDC, we connect curious people with bold questions to the powerful stories of our vibrant city. Through our grantmaking and public programs we help build a community where all can engage in intellectual exchange, reflect on our connected stories and celebrate our various cultures.
Grants
Learn about our annual grant opportunities designed to support DC residents, groups and organizations interested in leading dynamic public humanities projects and programming.
Public Programs
Explore our interactive programs designed to help Washingtonians share their experiences, discuss current issues and appreciate our remarkable people and neighborhoods.
Events
Attend lively celebrations, presentations, discussions, and more led by local scholars and experts who passionately bring our city’s wonders to life.
DC/Dox Documentary Film Festival
We are proud to support the DC/DOX 3rd Annual Documentary Film Festival from June 12-15. Check out DC[Frame]
programming to find films by DC-area filmmakers and highlight their unique perspectives.
BOLDLY SUPPORT HumanitiesDC TODAY
Your gift will be generously matched 1:1 by the Federation of State Humanities with support from the Mellon Foundation, up to $50,000. Thank you to everyone who has given and advocated on our behalf to the DC Council.
Rsvp to join our next culture series
Join Kim Roberts and Regie Cabico for a panel discussion exploring the lives of DC poets, Essex Hemphill, Tim Dlugos, and Reinaldo Arenas, each of whom shaped the city’s literary landscape before their lives were cut short by AIDS.
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