Case Study: Illinois Humanities

The annual Public Humanities Awards luncheon is the signature annual gathering for Illinois Humanities, a statewide organization that leverages the humanities to spark conversation, civic engagement, and reflection.

Hoopla teams with the powerhouse IH staff each year to showcase Illinois’ humanities superstars, as well as to build the IH community of stakeholders, donors, and activists.  

These events are fast-paced yet in-depth, poetic and accessible, moving and informative. They rely on Hoopla’s creative – and practical – sensibilities and strengths.  

creative direction
event day operations
vendor management
production oversight

Hoopla makes magic happen on stage and behind the scenes. The Hoopla team is creative, resourceful, energetic and flexible. They bring deep technical expertise to projects large and small; they’re able to breath new life into familiar events and help you invent new opportunities. Best of all they work with such diverse clients you get the added benefit of learning tips and tricks gleaned from lots other organizations. 

Gabe Lyon | Executive Director, Illinois Humanities