May 11, 2026 — On May 5, local legislators, community members, and THRIVE grantees from 2026 celebrated the impact of this unique program at an event at the Rhode Island State Library in Providence. The THRIVE program offers general operating support …
In this edition of Humanities in Action, we are exploring projects that preserve and amplify cultural heritage through archives, exhibitions, and performances. Practices like these help document and maintain customs, rituals, and histories within …
February 2026 – Locally and nationally, communities are navigating difficult times. The termination of our federal grant last April demanded a great deal of our staff and board. It also strained organizations that had grants canceled and lost access to …
In this edition of Humanities in Action we are exploring projects that centered community-making during the COVID-19 pandemic. Community-making intentionally prioritizes interpersonal connections while building sustainable infrastructures; examples in the …
Providence, RI – Rhode Island Humanities is excited to announce $100,000 in general operating support grants to 20 humanities organizations. In its third year, thanks to funding from the State of Rhode Island, the THRIVE grantmaking program continues to …
Rhode Island Humanities seeks nominations for members to serve on its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is the governing body for RI Humanities, providing long-term vision and financial stewardship for the organization. Board members elected in …
We are grateful for the support of our community throughout this unprecedented year — support that allowed us to move our work forward even within a constantly shifting landscape. The staff and board express thanks and best wishes for the holidays in the …
The RI Humanities team—Elizabeth, Scott, Julia R., Rachael, Isabella, and Julia A.— have pulled together a list of recommendations of some of our favorite books, podcasts, shows, and films in case you’re looking for something to keep you engaged over the …
In summer 2025, staff member Julia Aguiar began a project to make RI Humanities’s internal Grants Archive more searchable. Since 1973, RI Humanities has asked every grantee to share with us the objects that tell the story of their grant-funded project, …
October 17, 2025 – On October 8, 2025 community members across the state gathered at the RI 250 Cultural Convening in East Greenwich co-hosted by the RI 250 Commission, RI Humanities, and the RI State Council on the Arts. This event sparked connections …
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