West Plains, MO. – Missouri Humanities executive director Ashley Beard-Fosnow will present two programs in West Plains July 14, 2022. The events, sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) will feature two sessions in Dogwood 1 at the West Plains Civic Center, both open to area non-profit representatives and the public.
Programs will include:
3:30 – 4:30 MO Humanities 101 – a crash course workshop in Missouri Humanities programming for the public. The presentation will cover Humanities grants programs, online toolkit, digitals programs and other offerings that might be of interest.
4:30 – 5:30 Listening Session for public input from the organizations and individuals from throughout the community.
What are humanities? Simply put, the humanities is the study of how people connect to the human experience through history, culture, and traditions.
According to the Missouri Humanities website, www.MOhumanities.org – “The Humanities allow us to explore stories from people who came before us, appreciate places that have changed with time, and learn from past ways of thinking in order to form a brighter future for generations to come.
Missouri Humanities programs remember the past by exploring Missouri’s Heritage, sharing Veterans stories, preserving Native American and Civil War history, and cataloging archaeological artifacts and sites.
We focus on the future by supporting statewide environmental sustainability, providing educational opportunities to adults, and promoting literacy development for youth throughout the state.”
Missouri Humanities has supported a variety of programs and activities in the West Plains region. The WPCA is pleased to host this opportunity to meet with Ashley Beard-Fosnow and make a life-long connection with Missouri Humanities.
For further information, contact Kathleen Morrissey kmorrissey@outlook.com or 417-293-7751.
