THANK YOU!
Thank you for taking the time to respond to our survey. We’re thrilled to have your input and perspective, as it will help us shape our vision and plans for the future. Your feedback is essential in guiding us as we strive to enrich communities through diverse and impactful humanities programs and events across the state. We can’t wait to create meaningful and engaging experiences for everyone. Together, we can celebrate and promote the humanities, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of our shared cultural heritage. We are grateful for your support and enthusiasm!
WHAT’S NEW
Colorado Book Awards
Colorado Humanities & Center for the Book honored the 2024 Colorado Book Awards finalists and announced the winners in 15 literary categories at a celebration on June 21, 2024 at the beautiful and historic Tivoli Turnhalle theater on the Auraria Higher Education Center campus. Watch the livestream on our YouTube and Facebook.
Museum on Main Street in Paonia
“Crossroads: Change in Rural America,” a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition drawing on the history and culture of rural America to provoke fresh thinking and spark conversations about the future and sustainability of rural communities, will open in Ignacio at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts through July 20th.
Bilingual Poetry | Poesía Bilingüe
In partnership with the Colorado Alliance of Latino Mentors and Authors (CALMA), eight local poets will enhance the joy of the Spanish language through a bilingual poetry presentation in which each poem is read in English and Spanish.
2024 National Book Fest Selections
The 24th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, August 24. The event is free and open to the public. This year, Colorado will be represented by 2023 Colorado Book Awards General Nonfiction winner Vauhini Vara’s book The Immortal King Rao (adult title), and 2023 Colorado Book Awards Young Adult Literature winner Meg Long’s book Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves.
Changing the Legacy of Race & Ethnicity Podcast
All episodes of the Changing the Legacy of Race & Ethnicity panel discussions are now in podcast form! Check out the list of platforms where you can find it.
PROGRAMS
Inspiring conversation and exploration of our shared cultural heritage
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
Community Conversations Are you interested in tackling difficult topics with your community? Host a facilitated community conversation with Colorado Humanities! Our facilitators are located in all parts of Colorado and have been
FACILITATOR TRAINING
Learn How to Facilitate Community Conversations Free Facilitator Training for Reflective Conversations prepares people to plan and facilitate conversations about vital issues and questions across different beliefs and backgrounds. Coloradans who complete
THE FIVE STATES OF COLORADO
Revealing the historic development of a population as diverse as the land itself. In 1861, the U.S. Congress carved Colorado’s boundaries representing no river, mountain range, tribe, or language group to enclose
COLORADO BOOK AWARDS
Celebrating the accomplishments of Colorado’s outstanding authors, editors, illustrators, and photographers.
CHANGING THE LEGACY OF RACE & ETHNICITY
These community conversations are designed to dive deeply into how we might change the legacy of race.
COSHARP
Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan (COSHARP) grants
HISTORY LIVE DURANGO
A community round-table of organizations work together to plan this annual month-long series of events.
SPEAKERS BUREAU
These experienced, engaging local authors are available to come to your cultural center or school.
HIGH PLAINS CHAUTAUQUA
Enjoy education and entertainment presented through a unique combination of theatre and history.
COLORADO POET LAUREATE
Award-winning poet Andrea Gibson uses words to empower and forge connections.
MOTHEREAD/FATHEREAD COLORADO
Help your children be better communicators by implementing these family reading practices.
BLACK HISTORY LIVE
A prominent African American scholar portrays an important historical figure during this February tour.
CHANGE IN RURAL COLORADO
Loving Our Land Colorado Humanities and the Regional Economic Development Institute at Colorado State University offer a series of free, online conversations about the challenges and opportunities facing rural Colorado. Loving Our
