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Speakers Bureau: Host a Speaker<\/h1>\n

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Inspire Your Community<\/h2>\n

Our roster of experts turn important ideas into community events where people feel excited, inspired, and heard. Any nonprofit, educational, or carceral institution in Washington State<\/span> can apply to host.<\/p>\n

View the 2026-2027 Speakers<\/a><\/p>\n

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Application Deadlines<\/h3>\n

See below for the dates for book our new 2026-2027 speakers<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The deadline to host speakers from the 2024-2025 roster using Humanities Washington-subsidized funding has passed. However, host-paid events using speakers from the 2024-2025 roster are still available for booking until December 1st.<\/p>\n

Applications for Speakers Bureau funding are accepted and reviewed on a quarterly basis. The deadlines for each quarter are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Application deadline<\/strong><\/td>\nEvents in or after<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
November 15<\/td>\nJanuary – March<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
January 15<\/td>\nApril – June<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
April 15<\/td>\nJuly – August<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
July 15<\/td>\nSeptember – December<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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These are the final deadlines to book for the listed periods, but you may apply at any time for events beyond the upcoming quarter. Please note that applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on the respective deadline date.<\/p>\n

Both $200 and $400 travel subsidies will also be available to apply for in your application.<\/p>\n

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Step 1. Choose a talk.<\/h2>\n

Select enriching talks from expert speakers to host in your community. View the list of talks here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Step 2. Review our guidelines.<\/h2>\n

Read our host requirements<\/a> for both in-person and virtual events below to learn more about how the program works and your organization\u2019s funding options.<\/p>\n

Step 3. Contact our Program Manager.<\/h2>\n

Tell the program manager the speaker(s) you are interested in hosting, and the payment option your organization will use. You can reach the manager at speakers@humanities.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Step 4. Schedule with the speaker.<\/h2>\n

Connect with the speaker to find a suitable date and time for the program. The program manager can provide you with speaker\u2019s contact information.<\/p>\n

Step 5. Apply.<\/h2>\n

Applications will be reviewed on a quarterly basis. We recommend submitting the application at least four to six weeks in advance of the event date. Please see the table below for the next application deadline.<\/p>\n

Apply to host a speaker<\/a><\/p>\n

To book a 2024-2025 speaker, click here.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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Eligibility<\/h3>\n

Humanities Washington will review all applications received by the quarterly deadline and make funding decisions based on the following criteria:<\/p>\n