The festival will feature films from 24 countries, local independent films, special events, filmmakers forums and more. Other events on our calendar include a Poet Laureate reading in Seattle, Traveling Exhibit events in Clarkston and Speakers Bureau presentations throughout the state.
Humanities Washington hits the road with Hope in Hard Times, a new traveling exhibit exploring the adversity and celebrating the triumphs of everyday Washingtonians during the 1930s. Executive Director Julie Ziegler talks about this exciting new program, which will visit eight Washington communities over the next two years.
The Asotin County Library celebrates the opening of Hope in Hard Times: Washington During the Great Depression the evening of Jan. 18. Meanwhile, Speakers Bureau’s presenters offer conversations throughout the west side of the state.
Hope in Hard Times, which opens Jan. 14 at the Asotin County Library in Clarkston, invites comparisons between the 1930s and today.
A Humanities Washington Traveling Exhibit in the small town of Tieton helps spark a new, delectable community tradition.
Executive Director Julie Ziegler talks about our new traveling exhibit on the Great Depression, Hope in Hard Times – and about the power of history and the humanities to bring people together to find current-day solutions.