Wyoming Humanities Council

Wyoming Humanities Council is a nonprofit organization based in Laramie, Wyoming. With a staff of 7 employees, the council focuses on fostering community building through conversation and critical thinking. The organization was founded nearly 50 years ago and operates as the sole nonprofit public humanities organization in the state. The Wyoming Humanities Council supports public programs that explore a wide range of humanities disciplines, including history, literature, philosophy, languages, art history, and more. They offer various programs such as conferences, exhibits, interpretive guides, publications, workshops, and lecture series. The council also administers grant programs to support humanities projects undertaken by other organizations throughout Wyoming. The council's board of directors, comprised of up to twenty members, provides strategic vision, oversees the budget, and ensures the organization's exemplary standing within the nonprofit sector. They meet three times a year and engage in fundraising initiatives to support the council's mission. Interested individuals can learn more about Wyoming Humanities Council's programs and activities by visiting their website at thinkwy.org or following them on Twitter at @ThinkWY. Facebook users can also connect with the council through their page at www.facebook.com/thinkwy.