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Human Powered is a show about how people make places better. In our first season, we explore Wisconsin together to meet real people and hear in-depth stories that we hope leave you feeling closer to your neighbors—and inspired by where you live.
Finding Hope Here in Wisconsin
Hope often appears in the form of a story. These are some of the stories that keep us hopeful.
Alexa’s 99-year-old mother receiving her college diploma on her COVID-safe porch in Stevens Point.
Coggin in Sturgeon Bay creating a virtual archaeological dig for kids stuck at home.
Gary from Lac du Flambeau sharing his healing cultural practices at a ceremony for other veterans.
Thanks to our generous donors – people like you – Love Wisconsin stories like these reach tens of thousands of your fellow Wisconsinites, lifting hearts and bringing us closer together despite our greater isolation.
With your help, we can raise silenced voices, spark our civic imagination, and bring the people of Wisconsin closer together.
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Special Funding Opportunity for Mini & Major Grant Applicants
Starting with the August 15th Major Grant Deadline, the next seven grant rounds have special money available thanks to the NEH's 'A More Perfect Union' initiative! We are looking for proposals for projects that explore the history of our nation’s quest for a more just, inclusive, and sustainable society; broaden participation in the documentation and telling of our shared American experience; and deepen the public’s knowledge of and commitment to our nation’s principles of constitutional government and democracy. Use all regular grant deadlines and guidelines!
Human Powered
Human Powered is a podcast about how people are making our state better, with the humanities! Each episode shares stories from real people - people in Green Bay, Milwaukee, the Driftless area, the Red Cliff Reservation, Oshkosh, and all over the state - that are relevant, engaging, and inspiring! And we are already working on season 2, so be sure to hit SUBSCRIBE in your podcast app and sign up for our e-newsletter so you are the first to hear about what we are up to!
October is Arts & Humanities Month in Wisconsin!
We are so excited that Governor Tony Evers has once again proclaimed October Arts and Humanities Month in our state! As the first line of the proclamation states, we find the power of the arts and humanities activated through collaborative, intergenerational, and cross-cultural learning. Thanks for all you do as part of this creative landscape!
Immigrant Journeys Exhibit On Tour Now!
'Immigrant Journeys from South of the Border' is a traveling exhibit featuring eight personal stories that remind us of our shared humanity, no matter where our journey began. The exhibit is on view at the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Library in Marinette from October 18 - 29 and at the Golda Meir Library in Milwaukee October 21 - November 4. The full tour schedule and more is on the website!
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We offer grant opportunities throughout the year to support locally-initiated public humanities programs that promote reflection, dialogue, and civic participation. Learn about projects we’ve funded and how to apply.
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Human Powered is a podcast series produced by Wisconsin Humanities. Each episode tells the story of a community where imagination and relationships have changed the landscape.
