PUBLIC HUMANITIES GRANTS

The Evolution of the Woman’s Exchange: 1920-1946
Hermann Grima House
Mamie Gasperecz
$12,400
A permanent exhibition surveying the experiences of ordinary women in the 20th century French Quarter.

Past and Present
Meadows Museum of Art
Diane Dufilho
$20,283
A season of fine arts exhibitions and interpretive public programs.

Louisiana Crossroads
Acadiana Arts Council
Vicki Chrisman
$16,075
The 11th annual season of interpretive presentations showcasing Louisiana roots music genres.

Keith Sonnier Exhibition
Louisiana Art and Science Museum
Elizabeth Weinstein
$20,830
An exhibition, public programs, and interpretive catalogue marking the Louisiana artist’s first solo show in the state.

Caroline Durieux: A Radioactive Wit
LSU Museum of Art
Natalie Mault
$13,351
An exhibition, educational materials and public programs exploring the works of the Louisiana artist.

LIHA Fall and Spring Powwows
Louisiana Indian Heritage Association
Andrea Randazzo
$18,921
Interpretive public programs showcasing the cultures and traditions of Native American tribes of Louisiana and the Southeast.

DOCUMENTARY FILM AND RADIO GRANTS

Horse Culture in Acadiana
Acadiana Open Channel
Conni Castille
$20,220
A documentary film investigating the origins of southern Louisiana’s vibrant horsemanship traditions.

Getting Back to Abnormal
Center for New American Media
Louis Alvarez
$25,000
A documentary film on the state of New Orleans politics and culture five years after Hurricane Katrina.

MUSEUM ON MAIN STREET

St. Martinville Journey Stories
Acadian Memorial Foundation
Brenda Trahan
$1,210
Supporting the planning for a local exhibition and public programs in conjunction with the display of the Smithsonian Museum on Main Street exhibition.

Denham Springs Journey Stories
City of Denham Springs
Florence Crowder
$979
Supporting the planning for a local exhibition and public programs in conjunction with the display of the Smithsonian Museum on Main Street exhibition.

Lake Providence Journey Stories
Louisiana State Cotton Museum
Harriet Bridges
$1,732
Supporting the planning for a local exhibition and public programs in conjunction with the display of the Smithsonian Museum on Main Street exhibition.

Longleaf Journey Stories
Southern Forest Heritage Museum
Claudia Troll
$1,290
Supporting the planning for a local exhibition and public programs in conjunction with the display of the Smithsonian Museum on Main Street exhibition.

Leesville Journey Stories
Vernon Parish Tourism Commission
John Crook
Supporting the planning for a local exhibition and public programs in conjunction with the display of the Smithsonian Museum on Main Street exhibition.

St. Francisville Journey Stories
West Feliciana Historical Society
Amy Louviere
$1,226
Supporting the planning for a local exhibition and public programs in conjunction with the display of the Smithsonian Museum on Main Street exhibition.

OUTREACH GRANTS

From Caddoans to 357th Fighter Group: Ida, Louisiana
Village of Ida
Gentry Hanks
$2,500
An exhibition and public programs showcasing the history and culture of Ida, Louisiana.

American Films in the 1960s
Ascension Parish Library
John May
$1,620
Scholar led summer film discussion series.

Traditional Remedies: Folklife in Times of Adversity
Northwestern State University
Shane Rasmussen
$2,500
Supporting narrative stages at the Natchitoches/NSU Folk Festival.

Absinthe Minded
Southern Food and Beverage Museum
Chris Smith
$2,500
Exhibition and public programs exploring the cultural and artistic influence of absinthe.