Enriching lives and strengthening communities in Illinois through lifelong learning
The Illinois Humanities Council, a nonprofit organization, makes grants and creates educational opportunities that bring together humanities scholars and people from all walks of life to reflect, think critically, and actively exchange ideas.Coming in Fall 2008, our next year-long, statewide series...
All-Consuming: Conversations on Oil and Water
- $16,000 in Mini Grants Made to 7 Nonprofits
Funded projects include a young filmmakers project - Evergreen Park, publications about the Lincoln-Douglas Jonesboro Debate - Union County, and more.
Next Grant Deadline: July 15
- Apply for the 2008-2009 Odyssey Project Basic Course... Deadline: August 1, 2008
The Odyssey Project provides a college-level introduction to the humanities through text-based seminars led by professors at top-tier colleges and universities.
- Enter the Looking for Democracy Short Film Contest – Entries due September 2nd
The Public Square at the IHC challenges local filmmakers to find democracy in creative and unusual places.
- Coming Soon: Smithsonian Exhibition "Between Fences"
Exhibition will tour Pinckneyville, Byron, Clinton, Princeton, Arcola, and Lockport October 2008 through July 2009.
