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Announcing the upcoming Experimental Watercolor Workshop at DC Gallery & Studio! Join us for a fun and creative day of exploring new techniques and pushing the boundaries of traditional watercolor painting. This hands-on workshop is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. Learn how to create unique textures, experiment with different tools, and unleash your creativity in a supportive and inspiring environment. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your artistic horizons and take your watercolor skills to the next level. The Experimental Watercolor Workshop will be led by Danielle Cartier and is suitable for all ages and experience levels. All workshop materials will be provided. Reserve your spot now at: materials will be provided. Reserve your spot now! Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1344040203429?aff=oddtdtcreator URL link: https://www.dcgallerystudio.com/artworkshops

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The new journal Public Humanities invites submissions for several themed issues, with offerings updated regularly. | Submission information.

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A Community of Practice (COP) is flexible gathering of individuals united by shared interests and expertise, providing peer-to-peer support, learning, and networking opportunities. COPs may be cultivated around a topic, geographic area, professional practice, or other common concern for humanities practitioners. NJCH offers three COPs: Community college humanities, Oral history and story-gathering, Books and reading. | More information and COP registration form.

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The New Jersey Council for the Humanities will host a series of gatherings for organizations, professionals, and supporters across the state to discuss the current state of the humanities, funding, and how NJCH can continue to support critical humanities work in New Jersey. | Dates & Locations: Friday, May 16, at the William Trent House in Trenton, Wednesday, May 21, in South Jersey (location TBA), Wednesday, May 28, via Zoom, Wednesday, June 4, at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey in Summit | More information and registration.

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From AASLH: “Help us learn about the people who work in our field. Thank you for participating in the National Survey of History Practitioners. This study, conducted by the Public History Research Lab of the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH), seeks to better understand the roles, demographics, compensation, and perspectives of the people working or volunteering at history organizations, including history museums, historic sites, historical societies, and related organizations. This survey is intended only for practitioners at history organizations. | Survey.

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To remain relevant to our communities, we have an obligation to engage with contemporary topics and events, and to do so in ways that have the potential to broaden conversations and lead to understanding and engagement. So, how can we get comfortable with stories that have no ending? How do we sit with uncertainty and not knowing, while striving for nuance, accuracy, and possibility? For this issue, we seek examples of innovative approaches to exhibiting in the present tense. | Deadline: Proposals are due June 3, 2025 | Submission information.

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Each and every year, NJLA, NJASL and NJLTA invite all types of librarians and library workers, supporters and vendors to participate in engaging discussion, thoughtful workshops and presentations, networking and professional development during this three-day conference. | Dates & Times: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 to Friday, May 30, 2025 | Location: Harrah's Casino, 777 Harrah's Boulevard Atlantic City, NJ 08401-1911 United States | More information and registration.

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Love history and learning? Help inspire the next generation! Join us as a Judge for New Jersey History Day! We’re seeking enthusiastic volunteers to engage with student history projects and evaluate their creativity, presentation, and scholarship. In one exciting day, you can make an impact that lasts a lifetime! INTERESTED IN JOINING US? | Email njhistoryday@wpunj.edu with questions. | More information and registration.

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The Center for Oral History is pleased to provide training to scholars and researchers interested in learning oral history and research interview methodologies. This online workshop will introduce attendees to all aspects of the interview process, including general oral history theory and methodology, in-person and remote interviewing techniques, legal and ethical issues, transcription practices, archiving, recording equipment and its use, data management, and other relevant topics. | Dates & Times: May 19 · 10am - May 22 · 1pm EDT | Pricing, information, and registration.

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The New Jersey Cultural Trust, in partnership with the New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC), has released the guidelines for its Fiscal Year 2026 grant program, Institutional and Financial Stabilization Grants for History & Humanities Organizations (IFS History/Humanities). The IFS History/Humanities program addresses the financial and institutional challenges that threaten nonprofit history and humanities organizations’ stability, helping them build greater operational capacity. | Virtual Application Assistance Workshops: May 6 and May 22, 2025 | Declarations of Intent to Apply Deadline: June 11, 2025 | Full applications due on July 17, 2025. | More information and application.

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