Georgia Humanities

Atlanta History Center Educator Expo
2022-08-13 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
Join Georgia Humanities and other Atlanta-area cultural institutions at the Atlanta History Center Educator Expo on August 13. Learn more about participating institutions and get resources to support your classroom.

Reading of "Shark Week"
2022-08-22 19:30 - 21:00 | West End Performing Arts Center, 945 Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard, Atlanta, Georgia, 30310
Join Essential Theatre for a reading of Shark Week by Anneka Rose, directed by Cameryn Richardson. This reading is part of the Bare Essentials series, curated by Essential’s Founding Artistic Director, Peter Hardy, and supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.
The 2022 Essential Theatre Play Festival runs from July 29 to August 28.

The First Black Georgia State Representatives: “Committed to Serve, Expelled Because of Color"
2022-09-03
Greene County African American Museum’s newest exhibit, “Committed to Serve, Expelled Because of Color,” opens September 3. The exhibit honors the “Original 33″—the first 33 African American members of the Georgia General Assembly. Elected in 1868 during the Reconstruction era, these men were among the country’s first African American state legislators.
Supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities, the exhibit will be on display through December 2022.

The Southeastern Woodlands Tribes with Dr. Joe Candillo: Native American Ecology
2022-09-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Anna Ruby Falls – Picnic Area, Anna Ruby Falls Rd, Sautee Nacoochee, GA, 30571, United States
North Georgia has a rich history of Native American culture, which has had a lasting impact on the historical and ecological development of the area. Presented by FIND Outdoors, Dr. Joe Candillo will explore this rich history in his presentation “The Importance of Land and the Living Natural Environment to Indigenous Peoples of the Americas.”
Joe Candillo is a tribally enrolled citizen of the Pascua Yaqui Indian Tribe of Arizona. He holds a Ph.D. in American Studies with a concentration in Indigenous Studies, and his research background focuses on Native American spirituality, aboriginal North American environmental adaptation, and material culture traditions.
Dr. Candillo’s presentation will visit a number of modern Western philosophies associated with the understanding and management of land and compare/contrast these philosophies with how Indigenous peoples traditionally understood the natural living world.
This presentation will take place at the Anna Ruby Falls Picnic Area. The event is free to attend, but registration is encouraged.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Confluence 2022
2022-09-10 19:00 - 2022-09-17 17:00
CONFLUENCE 2022 explores the intersection of environment, arts, and activism. Presented by Meridian Herald and supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities, CONFLUENCE events will merge music, literature, visual arts, environmental sciences, and community. Learn more »

The Southeastern Woodlands Tribes with Dr. Joe Candillo: Ceremony and Spirituality
2022-09-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area, 439 Lake Winfield Scott Rd, Suches, GA, 30572, United States
North Georgia has a rich history of Native American culture, which has had a lasting impact on the historical and ecological development of the area. Presented by FIND Outdoors, Dr. Joe Candillo will explore this rich history in his presentation “The Reality of Native American Ceremony & Spirituality.”
Joe Candillo is a tribally enrolled citizen of the Pascua Yaqui Indian Tribe of Arizona (Federally recognized tribe). He holds a Ph.D. in American Studies with a concentration in Indigenous Studies, and his research focuses on Native American spirituality, aboriginal North American environmental adaptation, and material culture traditions.
This presentation will take place outdoors at the Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area. Joe will be showcasing Native American spirituality through discussion and demonstration, as well as tools, art, and clothing Joe has made himself. The event is free to attend but seating is limited.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Sideswiped by Eternity: The Joseph L. Roberts Exhibition
2022-09-18 | Ebenezer Baptist Church, 101 Jackson Street NE, Atlanta, GA, 30312, United States
Celebrate the opening of “Sideswiped by Eternity: The Joseph L. Roberts Exhibition.” Curated by Ebenezer Baptist Church, the exhibition is the first survey of artifacts and documents highlighting the life and career of Rev. Joseph. L. Roberts, senior pastor from 1975-2005. Supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities, the exhibit will be on display until April 30, 2023.

The Man in the Mirror: Exploring the Career and Ideology of Rev. Joseph L. Roberts
2022-09-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Ebenezer Baptist Church, 101 Jackson Street NE, Atlanta, GA, 30312, United States
Join Ebenezer Baptist Church as they welcome Atlanta community members to discuss the life and career of Rev. Joseph L. Roberts. Panelists will discuss the ideology of Rev. Roberts’ social activism, political thought, and theology through first-hand accounts. The discussion will be moderated by Autumn Smith. This event is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

GSU Humanities Research Center Lecture: “From Discriminating Data to Digital Democracies: Why We Need to Work Across Disciplines”
2022-09-29 16:30 - 18:00 | Georgia State University College of Arts & Sciences Events Center, 25 Park Place NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
Dr. Wendy Hui Kyong Chun will present her lecture “From Discriminating Data to Digital Democracies: Why We Need to Work Across Disciplines” on Thursday, September 29, at 4:30 pm at Georgia State University.
Dr. Chun is the Canada 150 Research Chair in New Media at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, where she also leads the Digital Democracies Group. Her scholarly work focuses on three key areas of investigation (1) cultural formations and technological artifacts, (2) theoretical concepts in the humanistic and technological disciplines, and (3) popular perceptions of technology and technological protocols. She is the author of several books, including Updating to Remain the Same: Habitual New Media and Control and Freedom: Power and Paranoia in the Age of Fiber Optics.
The lecture will be offered in person and via live stream. A reception will follow the public program.
This event is supported by an American Rescue Plan grant.

Fall 2022 Grant Application Deadline
2022-09-30
The deadline for the fall 2022 grant cycle is Friday, September 30, 2022. Learn more and complete your application.

Decatur Book Festival
2022-09-30 20:00 - 2022-10-01 17:00 | Decatur First Baptist Church, 308 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, GA, 30030
The seventeenth annual Decatur Book Festival will take place on Saturday, October 1, at First Baptist Church of Decatur and will include a keynote address on the night of September 30. The event will highlight selected authors with new fall publications, featured in fifteen sessions presented in three tracks: adult fiction, adult non-fiction, and children & youth. All sessions are free to the public. Learn more: https://decaturbookfestival.com/festival/festival-weekend-2022/
This event is sponsored by Georgia Humanities.

The Fox Center's Georgia Seminar: Jasper Johns
2022-10-05 19:00 - 20:30, 2022-10-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2022-10-19 19:00 - 20:30, 2022-10-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Emory University Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry, 1635 North Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA, 30322
The Bill and Carol Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry at Emory University presents its fall Georgia Seminar. Moderated by Katherine Smith, professor of art history at Agnes Scott College, the seminar considers the art of Georgia-born artist Jasper Johns (b. 1930 in Augusta), whose career spans almost 70 years.
The sessions will be held on October 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 7:00-8:15 pm.
The Georgia Seminar is sponsored by Georgia Humanities.

"The Soul of Georgia" Exhibit Opening
2022-10-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Russell Library Special Collection Galleries, Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, GA, 31061, United States
Curated by Georgia College Special Collections, “The Soul of Georgia” is a richly illustrated exhibit highlighting Middle Georgia’s incredible impact on the formation of R&B and soul. The exhibition’s grand opening will feature a lecture by Dr. Maisha Akbar of Fort Valley State University. Dr. Akbar will explore the blueswoman performance tradition as a means through which Black women expressed their stories of systematic oppression, including economic exploitation, gender and race discrimination, and broken romantic love.
This event is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

“The World and the Note” Lecture
2022-10-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Georgia State University, Centennial Hall, 100 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
Alkinoos Ioannidis is a world-renowned Greek and Cypriot singer-songwriter who occupies a unique place in contemporary Greek music. In anticipation of his first-ever Atlanta concert, Ioannidis will give a lecture on songwriting sponsored by the Georgia State University Center for Hellenic Studies.
This event is sponsored by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

"Science of Empathy" Lecture
2022-10-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Program
Empathy involves compassion for others and understanding their perspectives, and it helps to inspire kind behaviors like giving and volunteering. Presented by Wesleyan College as part of their Art of Empathy series, this virtual lecture from social psychologist Sara Konrath will explore evidence-based strategies that increase empathy and kindness.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

MJCCA Book Festival
2022-11-03 19:30 - 2022-11-19 20:00 | Marcus Jewish Community Center, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA, 30338, United States
The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) presents the 31st annual MJCCA Book Festival this November. Book lovers will have the opportunity to meet and interact with 40 bestselling authors at more than 35 events, including panel discussions, readings, and more.
The festival is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Spanish Speaker Series Featuring Isaac Veysey-White
2022-11-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual Program
Isaac Veysey-White, a Ph.D. candidate at Michigan State University, will discuss the memory, solidarity, trauma, and collective action found in 20th- and 21st-century Spanish literature and comics. Sponsored by the Augusta University Department of English and World Languages and the Department of Music, this virtual event series highlights academic work in languages other than English.
This event is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

The Letters Festival
2022-11-11 19:00 - 2022-11-12 21:00 | Mint Gallery, 680 Murphy Ave SW #2095, Atlanta, GA, 30310, United States
Presented by LostintheLetters, a community-based creative writing organization, the Letters Festival in Atlanta celebrates emerging voices in contemporary literature with live readings and hands-on workshops.
The festival is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Screening of “Okefenokee Destiny” Documentary
2022-11-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Zebulon Theatre, 207 N Broad St., Cairo, GA, 39828, United States
Presented by the Georgia River Network in partnership with the Lower Muscogee Creek Harvest Busk, this documentary takes viewers on a tour of the Okefenokee Swamp–the largest blackwater wetland in North America. The film also considers the surrounding region’s economic challenges and efforts to preserve one of our state’s greatest natural resources.
This event is funded in part by Georgia Humanities through generous support from the Kirbo Foundation.

French Speaker Series Featuring Les Nubians (Hélène and Célia Faussart)
2022-11-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual Program
Grammy-nominated sister duo Hélène and Célia Faussart will engage in a Q&A with Augusta University faculty. Sponsored by the Department of English and World Languages and the Department of Music, this virtual event series highlights academic work in languages other than English.
This event is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Screening of “Okefenokee Destiny” Documentary
2022-11-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Thomasville Center for the Arts, 600 E Washington St. #4648, Thomasville, GA, 31799, United States
Presented by the Georgia River Network at the Thomasville Wildlife Arts Festival, this documentary takes viewers on a tour of the Okefenokee Swamp–the largest blackwater wetland in North America. The film also considers the surrounding region’s economic challenges and efforts to preserve one of our state’s greatest natural resources.
This event is funded in part by Georgia Humanities through generous support from the Kirbo Foundation.

“You’re My Type: A Short History of Typing”
2022-12-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Georgia Writers Museum, 109 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton, GA, 31024, United States
A new temporary exhibit at Georgia Writers Museum explores the evolution of typing from the invention of the earliest typewriter to the modern age of computers. Supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities, the exhibit can be viewed on Thursdays and Fridays throughout the month of December.

The History of the Appalachian Trail with Dayton Miller
2022-12-11 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual Program
Author Dayton Miller will discuss his book “The History of the Appalachian Trail in North Georgia” as part of the Georgia Council for History Education’s Between the Spines monthly discussion series. Supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities, this virtual event is free and open to the public.
