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🚀 Join us on October 1st at 2 PM for a virtual workshop on fundraising with expert Kevin Jamison! Learn how to develop effective fundraising strategies, engage your community for support, and prepare for successful events. Kevin brings over a decade of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a background in corporate relations and veteran homelessness initiatives. Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your fundraising efforts and gain valuable tips for your next campaign. Register now to secure your spot! 👇

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Humanities Capacity Building Virtual Workshop. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. First Tuesdays at 2 PM September 3: Cecily Hill- Documenting Impact October 1: Kevin Jamison- Fundraising Workshop November 5: Kevin Jamison- Corporate Relationships December 3: TBA- Exhibit Building January 7: Jackie Spainhower-Grant Writing February 4: Ashley Allen-Brown- Event Planning March 4: T...

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🌟 Discover unique items and one-of-a-kind treasures from across the state! When you place a bid, you're not just winning exclusive items – you're also supporting programs and initiatives that make a real difference statewide! Explore the items and start bidding at the link below! 👇

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👏 Alrighty folks, we have just TWO WEEKS LEFT to vote for Small Town Showcase! Take a look at where everyone stands...some really close numbers! 🌟 We're so excited to see what happens over the next couple of weeks. Cast your vote now at the link below.

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Our online silent auction starts September 16th! Explore the items and start bidding at the link below! 👇

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🇺🇸 This past Saturday, we presented our first-ever Veterans Writing Workshop in Bloomfield, Missouri in partnership with Stars and Stripes Museum.

Participants had the unique opportunity to explore the rich history of the Stars and Stripes military newspaper and museum, drawing inspiration for their writing from the exhibits and artifacts.

We especially thank our facilitators, Kent and Stacey Walker, for guiding the group through the art of ekphrasis writing, which sparked insightful and meaningful discussions. A shout-out to Barney the Cat, also known as the Hospitality Director, for warmly greeting our group. A special thank you to the Veterans United Foundation for their generous sponsorship.

Missed our Capacity Building Workshop with Cecily Hill? No worries—you can still catch the recording! 🎥

📈 Learn how to document the community impact of your humanities program from Cecily Hill, an expert in communicating the value of federal funding for the humanities. Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned pro, this workshop is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Watch now and start showcasing your program’s success!

➡ https://youtu.be/w_z1_j-yRqs

Plus, more workshops are coming up! Sign up to attend live and get the chance to ask questions specific to your needs. Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today!

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Documenting Community Impact with Cecily Hill Join us for an insightful Capacity Building Workshop with Cecily Hill! In this virtual session, learn how to effectively document the community impact of you...

🎉 We’re excited to welcome Amy as our new Grants Assistant at Missouri Humanities! As a multidisciplinary artist and entrepreneur, Amy is passionate about empowering cultural, literary, and art communities. We’re thrilled to have her on board and look forward to the fresh perspectives she’ll bring to our team. Welcome, Amy! 👏

⏳ As we inch closer to the end of our voting period, here are the current top 10 communities for Small Town Showcase! 🌟 Remember: the five communities with the most votes will be our featured communities, and there are some close ones! Keep up the voting! 👏

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📚 Don’t miss your final chance to secure tickets at a reduced rate! In honor of National Literacy Day on September 8, which celebrates the vital role of literacy in personal and societal growth, your ticket purchase helps support our free educational programs. From Read From the Start, providing families with tools to foster early literacy, to the Heartland Book Festival, celebrating literature with a national audience—your support helps sustain these impactful initiatives across Missouri. Act now, as tickets are selling out fast!

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🎉 Happy 30 years to a great partner!

🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome Destinee Smith as our new Operations Coordinator at Missouri Humanities! With her impressive background in cyber psychology and her expertise in both quantitative and qualitative analysis, Destinee brings a unique blend of technical skills and a passion for continuous learning. We’re thrilled to have her on board and look forward to the valuable contributions she will make to our team! ⭐

📣 Join us Saturday, September 7th, at the Stars and Stripes Museum in Bloomfield, MO, for a FREE writing workshop! 🇺🇸 Open to veterans, military members, and their families (generations past or present), this workshop explores creativity through ekphrasis—writing about art and visual objects. ✍️ Led by experienced facilitators, participants will create flash fiction, poetry, and essays. Register today and receive a free *Proud To Be: Writing by American Warriors* book! Secure your spot here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ngxrafm

This workshop is sponsored by the Veterans United Foundation and in partnership with the Stars and Stripes Museum

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Attention everyone! 🎉 This Labor Day, enjoy 25% off your tickets to the MOmentum Gala with the code LABORDAY! ⏳ Don’t miss out—this is your final chance to grab tickets at this discounted rate. Act fast, as the offer is only valid today!

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🗺 Shellee Graham first became fascinated with Route 66 in 1990, and the Mother Road has been her muse ever since. 🏞 Her first project was a book about Coral Court Motel, which she, thankfully, published before the motel's demolition. 🎞 Hear her story, now on Humanities TV: https://h-tv.org/programs/coral_court.

This short is part of "Route 66: The Untold Story of Women on the Mother Road", the three-part documentary series exploring how women overcame gender discrimination and segregation on America’s most beloved road. (The Women On The Mother Road). 📝 Free lesson plans for each episode are available at https://www.route66women.com/.

Route 66: Shellee Graham Route 66 Women: The Untold Story of Women on the Mother Road (Shellee Graham and Coral Court Motel)

🌟 Here's where we stand with our Small Town Showcase nominees with just a month to go! 🏘 We have so many wonderful communities nominated, we can't wait to see the results soon. ⏳ There's lots of time to boost your town's standing, so keep voting and sharing!

VOTE NOW: https://forms.gle/eNVa1vYQJh1FA7mTA

📣 The Joplin Arts Fest is coming up! Mark your calendars!

Keep an eye on our socials this Labor Day! 👀 Get 25% off your tickets to the MOmentum Gala—your last chance to secure a discount at this rate! 🎟️ Set a reminder now, because this offer is only valid on Labor Day! ⏰

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What an incredible weekend at the Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.! 🌟📚 We were thrilled to showcase Missouri’s 2024 Great Reads from Great Places selections, *Mexikid* by Pedro Martín and *Bindle Punk Bruja: A Novel* by Desideria Mesa. The response was overwhelming—we sold out of all our books! 🎉

A huge highlight was the Mexikid Winnebago photo shoot, which was a huge hit with festival-goers. 🚐✨ Check out some of the fantastic moments captured during the event below!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to support Missouri’s literary voices. ❤️ You can learn more about our literature programs at: mohumanities.org/literature

🎉 Exciting news for Missouri! Washington University in St. Louis has been awarded $298,782 by the NEH for an incredible project: Translating the Americas: Early Modern Jewish Writings on the New World. Led by Project Director Flora Cassen, this initiative will translate and prepare two fascinating 16th-century accounts of the New World by Sephardic Jews, Joseph Ha-Kohem and Luis de Carvajal. This project will bring important historical perspectives to light and enrich our understanding of early Jewish experiences in the Americas. Congratulations to all involved! 👏

📚✍️ Join us for our Grant Writing Workshop! Our Executive Director, Director of Operations, and Grant Coordinator will walk you through upcoming opportunities, grant guidelines, and answer your questions. Plus, we’ve got a special announcement you won’t want to miss!

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Missouri Humanities Grant Writing Workshop. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Join us for a presentation about applying for grants at Missouri Humanities. Ashley, Clarice, and Amy will review upcoming opportunities to apply, the grants guidelines, and answer questions from prospective applicants. A BIG announcement will be made during the webinar. Don't miss it!

📣 Exciting news! The special issue of MO Humanities magazine, "United We Stand," is hot off the press! 📰✨ Explore thought-provoking stories, inspiring essays, profound poetry, and stunning visuals that celebrate our shared heritage and diverse voices. If you didn't sign up to receive a copy, it can be viewed on our website!

Want to make sure you never miss an issue? Receive FREE physical copies delivered right to your doorstep! 📬💌 Click the link below to sign up!

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💥 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Think-N-Drink event in Rolla, MO! Our expert speakers shed light on the social and psychological effects of AI, the spread of technology, and the exciting revolutions in healthcare on the horizon. Your participation made this event a success! ✨

🎞️ We’ll be releasing a new Small Town Showcase short film soon! Can you guess from these photos which of our current featured communities will be the subject? 🏘️🏛️

🗺️ For more Small Town Showcase, visit www.mohumanities.org/small-town-showcase

🏘 Aurora's episode of the Small Town Showcase podcast is now streaming! 🎧 Find it wherever you get podcasts by searching "Small Town Showcase", or listen now on Spotify here 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5T0hBsdMbRsElUe7qJUeqg

If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe and leave us a review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Small Town Showcase Listen to Small Town Showcase on Spotify. We are not a flyover state. We are the heart of America. Small Town Showcase, presented by Missouri Humanities, highlights Missouri’s unique small towns and showcases the bigger picture of what Small Town America really is and why it should not be overlook...