Constance H. Carlson Public Humanities Prize
Audio | Gov. Mills honors Monica Wood
Jun 6, 2019 | Audio, Constance H. Carlson Public Humanities Prize, News & Announcements
On May 7, 2019, Maine author Monica Wood was awarded our 2019 Constance H. Carlson Public Humanities Prize. In attendance was Governor Janet Mills, who honored Monica by delivering the event’s opening remarks. Hear the Governor’s remarks below. Read more
Honoring Monica Wood
Mar 5, 2019 | Constance H. Carlson Public Humanities Prize, News & Announcements
Monica receives the 2019 Constance H. Carlson Public Humanities Prize for her commitment to Maine communities, her support of Maine libraries, and all that she does to support and nourish the literary and cultural life of the State. Read more
Sharing the Poetry of Maine’s Unheard Voices
May 1, 2017 | Constance H. Carlson Public Humanities Prize, News & Announcements
Gary Lawless, who was awarded the 2017 Constance H. Carlson Public Humanities Prize, has long worked to bring poetry and the creative process to the people of Maine. Follow Gary as he shares poetry from Mainers of all backgrounds. Poems will be released monthly in Notes from an Open Book, the MHC’s e-newsletter, and collected below. … Read more
Committed to His Native Roots: Soctomah to Be Honored for Contributions
Mar 3, 2015 | By Maine Humanities | Blog, Constance H. Carlson Public Humanities Prize, News & Announcements
Executive Director Hayden Anderson was interviewed for an article in Indian Country Today highlighting Donald Soctomah, 2015 recipient of the Constance H. Carlson Prize. This is the Maine Humanities Council’s highest honor, and is awarded to an individual, institution, or group in recognition of exemplary contributions to public humanities in Maine. Here is an excerpt from Alysa… Read more