North Carolina Conversations Summer-Fall 2008.pdf

presented in my films resonate withdiverse audiences and transcendthe geographic boundaries of ourstate’s county borders. As with manyNorth Carolina Humanities Councilprograms, my travels and film screeningshave helped me keep alive thevital traditions of local stockcarracing and the Piedmont blues in ourconversations and ensured that ourmost cherished histories and traditionsare nourished, remembered,and celebrated.National Endowment for the HumanitiesWelcome toTo receive a Road ScholarsSpeakers Bureau Catalog for2007–2008, contact Carolyn Allenat callen@nchumanities.orgor (336) 256-0140.NORTH CAROLINAHUMANITIESRoad Scholars ★ Speakers Bureau 2007/2008 Catalog ★ The North Carolina Humanities CouncilA PROGRAM OFTHE NORTH CAROLINAHUMANITIES COUNCILAmerica’s History Through Our Nation’s ArtThe National Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with theAmerican Library Association developed Picturing America as a toolto help teach American history and provide…a gateway to the entireuniverse of the humanities. Picturing America helps us understand ourdemocracy by reintroducing us to our common heritage and ideals. It bringsus face to face with the people, places, and events that have shaped ourcountry, and provides an innovative way to experience America’s historythrough our nation’s art. To view the images with detailed information onthe artist, inspiration, and historic or thematic significance, please visitPicturingAmerica.neh.gov. For information about a North CarolinaHumanities Council Road Scholar to visit your area with a Picturing Americapresentation, please contact Carolyn Allen at callen@nchumanities.org or(336) 256-0140.How to Sponsor a “Road Scholars” ProgramAny nonprofit organization planning a public program for an adult audience is eligible to apply for a “RoadScholars” program. All applications are subject to approval and availability of funds. Organizations may apply for three speakerappearances per year.An application form can be obtained from the Road Scholars catalog or online from the North Carolina Humanities Council’swebsite at www.nchumanities.org. For assistance in planning or applying, please contact Carolyn Allen at (336) 256-0140 orcallen@nchumanities.org. Applications should be received by the Humanities Council at least four weeks in advance of thedesired program date.The Humanities Council provides grant funds to pay the speaker’s honorarium and up to $100 in travel expenses to the speaker.Any travel expenses above $100 must be paid by the sponsoring organization.Programs are designed to last 45 minutes to one hour, followed by a 15–30 minute question-and-answer and discussion period.Programs cosponsored by more than one community organization are acceptable and may even attract greater local participation.NC Conversations • Summer 2008 • 15