What the Humanities Mean to Me
An Interview with Antoinette Cavanaugh—New Board Chair of Nevada Humanities
Image/Nevada Landscape, Michael P Branch, photograph.
What do the humanities mean to you?
Humanities, from my viewpoint, is the individual and unique artistic expression of our perceptions, feelings, and passions about the world around us. Our individual gifts of expression provide others the opportunity to interpret that which is expressed. These creative interactions then encourage growth and understanding of and between all of us.
What is your favorite Nevada Humanities program or event? Why?
My most treasured Nevada Humanities program/event has been the Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl hosted in Reno. I have a great appreciation for this venue due to the breadth and depth of each Crawl as the venue provides participants an opportunity to simply explore or to select a program that feeds their interests. This event also encourages and promotes the exploration of Downtown Reno, which is a treat.
How will being board chair contribute to your experience of service and dedication to the people of Nevada?
Having been a Nevada Humanities board member for several years, the committee and program work has encouraged growth of my knowledge about the many programs throughout Nevada designed to promote Nevada’s history, culture, and literary presence. While I have been a lifetime Nevadan, I discovered there was much still to learn about Nevada’s rich culture promoted through humanities events and organizations. In serving as the Nevada Humanities board chair, I expect to learn more about the ways in which our organization may support, encourage and promote programming designed to enrich the lives of those who call Nevada home, as well as to others across the nation and the world who engage with the on-line programming our staff has launched in response to the pandemic. At a time when we are separated due to safety concerns, it is even more important that we are brought back together through the humanities.
What are your hopes for Nevada Humanities as you lead the Board of Trustees as Board Chair?
As Board Chair of the Nevada Humanities Board of Trustees, I hope to serve in a capacity that encourages meaningful support and encouragement of Nevada Humanities programming throughout the state. I also hope to encourage and promote an increased understanding about how humanities programming contributes to and enriches our daily lives through our Nevada Humanities work.
Image/Double Down blogger image, Antoinette Cavanaugh
Antoinette Cavanaugh is the Board Chair of the Nevada Humanities Board of Trustees.
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