Illinois Humanities 50th Anniversary Gala
When
Sep 19, 2025
5:00pm–9:00pm
Join us as we gather in the spirit of engagement, curiosity, and celebration that defines Illinois Humanities for an evening of cocktails, dancing, and an inspiring program.
Since 1974, Illinois Humanities has enriched communities, fostered connections, and brought people together across Illinois through the power of the public humanities.
This milestone is an opportunity to celebrate you — the partners, organizations, donors, and humanists at the heart of our statewide community!
For questions about the Gala, including sponsorships, please contact Morven Higgins at morven.higgins@ilhumanities.org or (312) 422-5584.
About Illinois Humanities
Founded in 1974, we are the state partner for the National Endowment for the Humanities and are supported by state, federal, and private funds. We provide free, high-quality humanities experiences throughout Illinois, particularly for communities of color, individuals living on low incomes, counties and towns in rural areas, small arts and cultural organizations, and communities highly impacted by mass incarceration.
Our Mission
Illinois Humanities is a statewide nonprofit organization that activates the humanities through free public programs, grants, and educational opportunities that spark conversation, foster reflection, build community, and strengthen civic engagement for everyone in Illinois.
Our Vision
An Illinois where the humanities are central to making the state more just, creative, and connected.
Contact
Suite 650, 125 South Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60603
312.422.5580 312.374.6787
600 Troy Road
N4, Room 207
Edwardsville, IL 62025
618.468.5580
Illinois Humanities is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Illinois General Assembly [through the Illinois Arts Council], as well as by contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
Illinois Humanities respects the privacy of its audiences and will at no time sell or distribute personal information to any party not directly affiliated with Illinois Humanities and its programs.
Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed by speakers, program participants, or audiences do not necessarily reflect those of the NEH, Illinois Humanities, our partnering organizations, or our funders.
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