State Humanities Program

FAIN: SO-263423-19

Rhode Island Council for the Humanities (Providence, RI 02903-3308)
Touba Ghadessi (Project Director: April 2018 to April 2020)
Julie Nora (Project Director: April 2020 to July 2022)
Jonathan Stevens (Project Director: July 2022 to present)

Funding details:
Original grant (2019) $138,600.00
Supplement (2019) $543,500.00
Supplement (2020) $1,132,667.00
Supplement (2021) $777,400.00

General operating support for state or territorial humanities council

The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities seeds, supports, and strengthens public history, cultural heritage, civic education, and community engagement by and for all Rhode Islanders. The Council advances the public humanities sector through grantmaking as well as through the facilitation of shared visions, collaboration to achieve sustainability and resiliency, and partnerships to bring together resources, to innovate, and to scale initiatives for greater impact.

Associated Products

Don’t Take the Memories with You: COVID-19 As a Catalyst to Examine My Arts Work in Rhode Island (Film/TV/Video Broadcast or Recording)
Title: Don’t Take the Memories with You: COVID-19 As a Catalyst to Examine My Arts Work in Rhode Island
Writer: Rose Weaver
Director: Rose Weaver
Producer: Rose Weaver
Abstract: An individual research and archiving project led by scholar and artist Rose Weaver. The project documents and preserves the history of theater and performance in Rhode Island through the examination of personal and professional experiences and practices.
Year: 2020
Primary URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVjbYg87J_Y&feature=emb_title
Format: Web

The Quarantine Diaries (Web Resource)
Title: The Quarantine Diaries
Author: Stages of Freedom
Abstract: A forum for online posts related to coping with COVID-19.
Year: 2020
Primary URL: https://www.stagesoffreedom.org/forum/the-quarantine-diaries

Rhode Island COVID-19 Archive (Web Resource)
Title: Rhode Island COVID-19 Archive
Author: Rhode Island Historical Society and Providence Public Library
Abstract: An online archive of life during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Rhode Island.
Year: 2020
Primary URL: https://ricovidarchive.org/

Promo video for 8MM Film Festival (Film/TV/Video Broadcast or Recording)
Title: Promo video for 8MM Film Festival
Writer: Daniel Philips
Producer: Daniel Philips
Abstract: A documentary filmmaking project and public screening event. Utilizing the world-famous Super 8 film technology, 20 Rhode Islanders document the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their lives. Finished films will be publicly screened and preserved for the historic record.
Year: 2020
Primary URL: https://vimeo.com/464415075
Format: Film
Format: Web

Stages of Freedom’s website forum “Connected” (CARES Act Project Grant) (Web Resource)
Title: Stages of Freedom’s website forum “Connected” (CARES Act Project Grant)
Author: Stages of Freedom
Abstract: Video samples: stagesoffreedom.org/forum/make-new-friends/a-message-from-stages-of-freedom-teen-assistant-jorge-rocha https://www.stagesoffreedom.org/forum/make-new-friends/a-message-from-rose-weaver https://www.stagesoffreedom.org/forum/make-new-friends/learn-to-juggle-with-darius-student-at-jacqueline-walsh-school-for-the-performing-arts https://www.stagesoffreedom.org/forum/make-new-friends/a-message-from-wheeler-student-beyanca https://www.stagesoffreedom.org/forum/make-new-friends/wanda-schell-schools-us-on-zora-neale-hurston
Year: 2020
Primary URL: https://www.stagesoffreedom.org/forum/make-new-friends/a-message-from-senator-reed
Primary URL Description: A Message from Senator Reed
Secondary URL: https://www.stagesoffreedom.org/forum/make-new-friends/a-message-from-senator-whitehouse
Secondary URL Description: A Message from Senator Whitehouse

Block Island History Museum Virtual Tour (CARES Act Project Grant) (Web Resource)
Title: Block Island History Museum Virtual Tour (CARES Act Project Grant)
Author: Block Island Historical Society
Abstract: Block Island History Museum Virtual Tour
Year: 2020
Primary URL: https://poly.google.com/view/8mrxx34w6Uz

Writing During Covid (Web Resource)
Title: Writing During Covid
Author: What Cheer Writers Club
Abstract: What Cheer Writers Club online event
Year: 2020
Primary URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N57eo3kuwo

Warwick Center for the Arts Youtube Channel (Web Resource)
Title: Warwick Center for the Arts Youtube Channel
Author: Warwick Center for the Arts
Abstract: Warwick Center for the Arts Youtube Channel, including virtual gallery tours
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1yN3MRLOa93DgBlFbVUX1g

Tomaquag Museum’s Resources (Web Resource)
Title: Tomaquag Museum’s Resources
Author: Tomaquag Museum
Abstract: Tomaquag Museum’s updated online resources
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://www.tomaquagmuseum.org/resources

Preservation Society of Newport County’s online mansion tours (Web Resource)
Title: Preservation Society of Newport County’s online mansion tours
Author: Preservation Society of Newport County
Abstract: Preservation Society of Newport County online mansion tours
Year: 2020
Primary URL: https://www.newportmansions.org/plan-a-visit/virtual-tours

The Empowerment Factory’s online report (Web Resource)
Title: The Empowerment Factory’s online report
Author: The Empowerment Factory
Abstract: The Empowerment Factory’s online report
Year: 2020
Primary URL: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qaKVbSQ4B9K61ny_daL_OSmfefJ9yYBu/edit#slide=id.p1

Creating the Future in History Education (Web Resource)
Title: Creating the Future in History Education
Author: South County Museum
Abstract: A museum educator’s primary job is to build connections between life today and the past. It is the most rewarding aspect of my job. History comes to life for countless school students who visit the museum each year. My mission: help them connect their backyard, their neighbor’s last name, or the building they pass every day to America’s most historic moments. The current pandemic has emphasized how priceless in-person learning experiences really are.
Year: 2020
Primary URL: https://southcountymuseum.org/creating-the-future-today-in-education/

RI Computer Museum YouTube channel (Web Resource)
Title: RI Computer Museum YouTube channel
Author: RI Computer Museum
Abstract: RI Computer Museum YouTube channel
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40orE3QfPxWU_iEkm3qAPA/featured

Providence Public Library’s YouTube channel (Web Resource)
Title: Providence Public Library’s YouTube channel
Author: Providence Public Library
Abstract: Providence Public Library’s YouTube channel
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://www.youtube.com/c/provlib/videos

Providence Preservation Society YouTube channel (Web Resource)
Title: Providence Preservation Society YouTube channel
Author: Providence Preservation Society
Abstract: Providence Preservation Society YouTube channel
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDAbN60lkG9wwGmRxRbTTQ

Providence Children’s Museum YouTube channel (Web Resource)
Title: Providence Children’s Museum YouTube channel
Author: Providence Children’s Museum
Abstract: Providence Children’s Museum YouTube channel
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6jCQlAqeYVUPsbmarSkSMA

Slater Mill Virtual Tour (Web Resource)
Title: Slater Mill Virtual Tour
Author: Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
Abstract: A quick tour of the Slater Mill, America's first successful water-powered cotton spinning mill.
Year: 2020
Primary URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oQo6f2sGwk

newportFILM post-film conversations (Web Resource)
Title: newportFILM post-film conversations
Author: newportFILM
Abstract: newportFILM post-film conversations
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://newportfilm.com/category/video/

Newport Restoration Foundation YouTube channel (Web Resource)
Title: Newport Restoration Foundation YouTube channel
Author: Newport Restoration Foundation
Abstract: Newport Restoration Foundation YouTube channel
Year: 2021
Primary URL: www.youtube.com/newportrestorationfoundation

Newport Art Museum Tiny Tours (Web Resource)
Title: Newport Art Museum Tiny Tours
Author: Newport Art Museum
Abstract: Newport Art Museum Tiny Tours
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://newportartmuseum.org/tinytours/

Mask Making Tutorial (Web Resource)
Title: Mask Making Tutorial
Author: New Urban Arts
Abstract: New Urban Arts Mask Making Tutorial
Year: 2020
Primary URL: https://www.instagram.com/p/B_qU0GqnEaK/

Virtual Labor Day 2020 (Web Resource)
Title: Virtual Labor Day 2020
Author: Museum of Work & Culture
Abstract: Museum of Work & Culture Virtual Labor Day 2020
Year: 2020
Primary URL: https://www.facebook.com/watch/215355841823289/330724188360849

International Tennis Hall of Fame online exhibits (Web Resource)
Title: International Tennis Hall of Fame online exhibits
Author: International Tennis Hall of Fame
Abstract: International Tennis Hall of Fame online exhibits created in 2020: Inspiring Artifacts: https://www.tennisfame.com/inspiring-artifacts Tennis Stopped: https://www.tennisfame.com/tennisstopped Toys & Games: https://www.tennisfame.com/toys-and-games French Open Posters: https://www.tennisfame.com/FrenchOpenTribute Original 9: https://www.tennisfame.com/original9 Breaking the Barriers: https://breakingbarriers.tennisfame.com
Year: 2020
Primary URL: https://www.tennisfame.com/digitalexhibits

India Association of Rhode Island Youtube Channel (Web Resource)
Title: India Association of Rhode Island Youtube Channel
Author: India Association of Rhode Island
Abstract: India Association of Rhode Island Youtube Channel
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgIRU3rkSxaSbG36lpkm4LQ

Equity in Civics (Web Resource)
Title: Equity in Civics
Author: Generation Citizen
Abstract: Generation Citizen’s Equity in Civics report
Year: 2020
Primary URL: https://spark.adobe.com/page/npr1t53gjePgH/

Hearthside House Youtube page (Web Resource)
Title: Hearthside House Youtube page
Author: Friends of Hearthside
Abstract: Hearthside House Youtube page
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7JZPgF8xwka209kQIYfyPw

FirstWorks streaming events (Web Resource)
Title: FirstWorks streaming events
Author: FirstWorks
Abstract: FirstWorks streaming events
Year: 2021
Primary URL: http://first-works.org/events/

ECAS en Casa: Conversando con Shey Rivera (Web Resource)
Title: ECAS en Casa: Conversando con Shey Rivera
Author: Teatro ECAS
Abstract: Teatro ECAS: ECAS en Casa: Conversando con Shey Rivera
Year: 2020
Primary URL: https://www.facebook.com/events/3926347877384574/

A Brain Café: Parts at Play (Web Resource)
Title: A Brain Café: Parts at Play
Author: Everett
Abstract: Everett Presents - A Brain Café - Parts at Play: Addressing Trauma through Theater and Internal Family Systems Therapy
Year: 2020
Primary URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHmsAajBrng&t=12s

Davisville Free Library’s video channel (Web Resource)
Title: Davisville Free Library’s video channel
Author: Davisville Free Library
Abstract: Davisville Free Library’s video channel
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://www.facebook.com/pg/davisvillelibrary/videos/

Blackstone Valley Historical Society newsletter (Web Resource)
Title: Blackstone Valley Historical Society newsletter
Author: Blackstone Valley Historical Society
Abstract: Blackstone Valley Historical Society newsletter
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://www.bvhsri.org/newsletter/

Where Everything is Music (Public Lecture or Presentation)
Title: Where Everything is Music
Abstract: Aurea Ensemble “Where Everything is Music” at Goff House
Author: Aurea Ensemble
Date: 2/25/2021
Location: Goff House
Primary URL: https://vimeo.com/user99652089

Religion During the Pandemic (Database/Archive/Digital Edition)
Title: Religion During the Pandemic
Author: Katayoun Alidadi
Abstract: This research project seeks to document and interpret the experiences of a diverse group of selected churches, mosques, and synagogues (‘religious communities’) across Rhode Island during the pandemic and during the ‘return to normalcy’ in the summer of 2021.
Year: 2021
Primary URL: http://www.religionincovid.com
Access Model: Open access

Rhody Radio: RI Library Radio Online (Radio/Audio Broadcast or Recording)
Title: Rhody Radio: RI Library Radio Online
Director: Jessica D'Avanza
Abstract: Rhody Radio’s primary goal was to provide a virtual programming venue for libraries during COVID restrictions, and absolutely achieved this goal, producing 86 episodes of the podcast during the grant window with a total of 6241 listens. Our goals for the project also included supporting library staff in participating in the project, which we did through the creation of a website with resources for creators and through training by the Rhody Radio team, as well as hosting professional podcaster Kristen Meinzer (and author of So You Want to Start a Podcast), for a workshop on podcast episode show structure.
Date: 4/1/2020
Primary URL: https://www.rhodyradio.org/
Format: Web

Kingston Chamber Music 2021 Festival Program Notes (Web Resource)
Title: Kingston Chamber Music 2021 Festival Program Notes
Author: Dr. Michael Fink, PhD
Abstract: n response to Covid 19, the Kingston Chamber Music Festival went online for the 2020 season with the extraordinary assistance of Swan Studios in NYC. We recorded our six festival concerts and aired them via our website in August/September 2020. The festival was an early adopter of online programming during the pandemic. People were hungry for any type of performance at that point, and the festival videos were viewed over 3000 times. As we shifted to online concerts, we realized the importance of making our website more engaging for viewers since it would be their “concert hall,” and we invested in a redesign of our website. Once the website was completed, we realized that our program notes, previously provided in printed format only, seemed heavy and out-of-sync with what was needed to appeal to on-line viewers. The format for the notes had been the same for many years; they were dense and focused primarily on the musicality of each piece. While festival staff recognized that more engaging notes would encourage viewers to watch the concerts as well as inform them about the music, the festival did not have the time or resources to redesign the program notes for the 2020 season. We were determined to make the shift for 2021, particularly when it became clear that the festival would need to deliver its concerts online for a second season.
Year: 2021
Primary URL: http://https://www.kingstonchambermusic.org/program_notes_concert_1/

LUMINOUS COASTS: THE LIFE AND WORKS OF HENRY N. CADY (1849-1935) (Web Resource)
Title: LUMINOUS COASTS: THE LIFE AND WORKS OF HENRY N. CADY (1849-1935)
Author: Jessica Rogers-Cerrato
Abstract: Using Omeka software, our exhibit became a full-fledged website and database of Cady’s work
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://luminouscoastscady.omeka.net/

Virtual Campus Social Studies Learning Tools (Web Resource)
Title: Virtual Campus Social Studies Learning Tools
Author: Mark Starr
Abstract: Seven videos were produced demonstrating our collection to support history education.
Year: 2021
Primary URL: http://https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdB91OmHMZ9_YSfzlLadKA/videos

Project Saudade (Web Resource)
Title: Project Saudade
Author: Ash Adams
Abstract: A lyrical meditation on modern dissonance and the passage of time.
Year: 2022
Primary URL: https://www.projectsaudade.com/

Providence Children's Museum Campfire Stories (Web Resource)
Title: Providence Children's Museum Campfire Stories
Author: Rachel Maddox
Abstract: Rachel Maddox, a member of the RI Black Storytellers, captured our attention with their talent for spinning a tale.
Year: 2021
Primary URL: https://m.facebook.com/pvdchildmuseum/videos/camp-fire-stories-rhode-island-black-storytellers/234535708528848/?extid=SEO----&_se_imp=0bM91IceFJZyYgHdo

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