In this episode, Samaa Abdurraqib talks with the event’s chef and two of its musicians about the ways that cultural traditions have carried through history, are sustaining us in this present moment, and can help move us into the future.
The summer 2026 Arts & Humanities Grant awardees include a series of art workshops for adults with disabilities, a weekend-long queer art immersion, monthly bluegrass jams, and more.
The Maine Humanities office will be closed the month of July 2026
Meghan Reedy speaks with an important partner in our work. While incarcerated, Brian participated in a number Maine Humanities book group programs and later helped facilitate them.
Every year, in Washington, D.C., the Smithsonian Folklife Institute holds a festival celebrating living cultural heritage. It’s a prestigious and meaningful project that brings together tradition bearers from communities across the United States.
Hybrid Office Administrator: Maine Humanities is seeking a highly organized, efficient, and proactive contract Office Manager to support our operations and building management.
Diane Magras speaks with Ayesha Hall, a member of the Maine Humanities Board, about the impact of our work and the books we use.
GET TICKETS! June 13, 2026, Chocolate Church Arts Center. Join a special public event celebrating the stories we tell through music and foodways, and what they say about our connections to the past and our hopes for the future.