IHC seeks applications for Smithsonian exhibit

The Idaho Humanities Council is now accepting applications to host an exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution.

"Spark: Places of Innovation" is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and state humanities councils across the country. This brand-new exhibit will visit six Idaho communities beginning May 2023. IHC covers all expenses including shipping, publicity, travel to two workshops, and provides $1,500 for programming.

The "Spark" exhibit explores what ignites innovation. Themes include the spirit of ingenuity, creativity, resiliency, and optimism. Stories in the exhibit are exclusively pulled from the rural communities across the U.S. and will feature new and exciting ways to interact, including augmented reality. It is also the first Smithsonian exhibit under this program to be entirely bilingual (English and Spanish).

For full Spark! program guidelines, a preview application, and to apply visit the IHC website. Please contact Doug Exton, program officer at doug@idahohumanities.org with any questions.

IHC is especially interested in receiving applications from rural communities with populations under 20,000. All organizations across Idaho are welcome to apply!

"Spark: Places of Innovation" has been made possible in Idaho by the Idaho Humanities Council.

Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.