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News & Events
New Roster of Inquiring Mind Speakers Available The 2009/10 Inquiring Mind season begins July 1 with a new slate of dynamic presenters available for bookings in your community. Each year, Humanities Washington selects speakers to travel the state and share their talents and expertise at libraries, museums, schools and other public venues. There have also been some policy changes, so please review the Inquiring Mind page carefully. Full Roster and New Program Policies Available at the Inquiring Mind page >>
Julie Ziegler Named Executive Director
Following a six-month national search, Humanities Washington has hired Julie Ziegler as its new executive director. Ziegler brings deep experience in program development and philanthropy to the role and a deep commitment to the organization’s mission to support and provide compelling, accessible cultural education programs to audiences across Washington. View full press release >>
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HIGHLIGHTS
2008 Annual Report
In 2008, Humanities Washington Served more than 2 million Washingtonians through our public humanities projects.
Upcoming Events
Visit the Calendar page for Inquiring Mind presentations, Poet Laureate readings and events supported by our Grants and Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit programs.
Northwest Author Podcasts
Download readings from our annual literary event Bedtime Stories by noted Northwest authors including Jess Walter, Jana Harris, Kathleen Alcala and Charles Johnson.
