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Why is Ephemera Not Ephemeral? An Online Collage Workshop with Jeannie Hua
May 4, 2024 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm PT| Online (Zoom)
Join us for an online collage workshop with Las Vegas artist Jeannie Hua. Our memories on paper have context. Jeannie will teach us about the history of collage art and show us how our family memories help shape who we are. Participants are invited to bring copies of their photos, paintings, drawings, and more, as we cut, write, and glue on paper. Registration is required.
Image: Art by Jeannie Hua.
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Humanities at Play: Thirsty Suitors with Mark Padoongpatt
May 23 | 12:00 - 2:00 pm PT | Online (Twitch)
A special United We Stand program with Mark Padoongpatt, Director of the Asian and Asian American Studies Program at UNLV. A discussion about Asian diaspora, plus his research and goals for the Neon Pacific Initiative to elevate and enhance Asian and American placemaking and public programming in Southern Nevada.
Image: Nevada Humanities.
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Welcome George!
We’re excited to welcome George Tsz-Kwan Lam to our Nevada Humanities family. George was recently selected as our new Assistant Director. He is an arts administrator and an internationally renowned composer. Learn more about George in our press release here.
Image: Photo by Elizabeth Smith.
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All in the Family - Collage Workshop with Jeannie Hua
May 25 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm | Summerlin Library, Las Vegas
Join us for a collage workshop and to learn about the history of collage art. Participants are invited to bring copies of their photos, letters, and/or other documents, as we work on cutting, gluing, and drawing to better understand the context of our memories on paper. This event is free, but limited seating is available on a first come, first-served basis.
Image: Las Vegas-Clark County Library District.
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Sagebrush to Sandstone Events
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Nature Journaling and Bird Sketching Workshop
May 15| 4:00 - 6:00 pm| Bartley Ranch Park, Reno
Join us for a nature journaling and sketching workshop, in partnership with the Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation. We will sketch bird species found in Nevada, by breaking them down into easily drawn shapes and adding notes on behaviors, postures and colors. No drawing experience is needed for this class, and all artistic levels are welcomed. Space for this event is limited and registration in advance is required.
Image: Photo by Meredith Solin.
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Sagebrush to Sandstone at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve
May 19 | 9:30 am - 1:00 pm| Henderson, NV
Join us at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve for two Sagebrush to Sandstone events, in partnership with the City of Henderson. Separate registration is required for each event. Henderson Bird Preserve staff will provide a welcome to the preserve and additional bird information at 9:30 am.
10:00 am - 11:30 am Nature Poetry Workshop with Heather Lang-Cassera
Celebrate birds as we write in a beautiful and encouraging environment. This workshop will explore poetic forms ranging from blackout poetry to ekphrasis, all steeped in the art of close looking. Poets of all levels will go home having written new poems in their own unique voices.
11:30 am - 1:00 pm Paper Bird Workshop with Bobbie Ann Howell
The hands-on art workshop will cover several folded paper bird patterns, cutting, folding, and coloring and detail design options. Nevada is part of the Pacific Flyway that many species of birds use to rest and feed during their annual migration as well as the many native species that call Nevada home.
Image: Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve
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The Hidden Faces of Work: Behind Las Vegas' Non-Stop Economy
On Display through May 29, 2024
Nevada Humanities Exhibition Gallery - 1017 South 1st Street, #190, Las Vegas
Nevada Humanities presents The Hidden Faces of Work: Behind Las Vegas’ Non-Stop Economy, an exhibition featuring the photography, reflections, media, and creative work of students at the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Developed during a class project, this exhibition explores the city’s invisible laborers and work, their physical burdens and emotional toll, and their experiences making sense of work and life. This exhibition is curated by Julian Kilker, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Emerging Technologies, at the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies.
Image: The Hidden Faces of Work, photo by Isabella Pupo.
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Our May Humanities at Play line-up is full of exciting guests! We’ll also celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with several topics. Hosted by program manager Kathleen Kuo, every live streaming event on Twitch features special guests for engaging and educational conversations about the humanities in everyday life. Tune in when you are ready from the comfort of your home. While you can watch without an account, creating a free account will let you participate in the chat and ask questions. Find a sneak peek of some of our upcoming live streams below - more events can be found on our website.
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May 7 @ 6:00 pm PT | Stephanie Montgomery
We’re joined by Stephanie Montgomery from the Nevada Arts Council, to learn about her research and work with East Asian and Chinese history, public history, grants and projects around Nevada.
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May 14 @ 12:00 pm PT | Cincinnati Chili & Regional Foodways with Folkwise
Join us for a special four hour collaborative stream with folklorists Dr. Dom Tartaglia and Daisy Ahlstone as we make Cincinnati chili together and discuss regional foodways, folklore, and more. Audience questions and comments are encouraged and welcome!
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If you miss a stream, visit our YouTube channel for archived Humanities at Play streams.
Image: Humanities at Play, Nevada Humanities.
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Nevada Humanities Supported Events
Image: Sagebrush and Solitude: Maynard Dixon in Nevada.
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Catch up on past events
Have you missed out on some of our programs and events? You can catch up by watching past events here.
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Nevada Humanities Grant Opportunities
FY2024 Mini-Grants
Application Deadline: Rolling; application must be submitted at least 10 weeks before the project's first public event. Application portal closes on July 30, 2024.
FY2024 Planning Grants
Application Deadline: Rolling; application must be submitted at least 10 weeks before the first planning meeting. Application portal closes on July 30, 2024.
Learn more and read the grant guidelines here.
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Nurture Just, Healthy Communities with Nevada Humanities
Since 1971, Nevada Humanities has created and funded cultural and educational programs that connect Nevadans and share our diverse stories. We need to connect and share our experiences now more than ever. Please support the work of Nevada Humanities, and help Nevadans connect to one another, investigate ideas that matter to our communities, and chart a path towards community health and recovery. It's our humanities that make us human.
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