Enriching & deepening the practical life of the city with the wisdom of the humanities, for over 35 years... 🐈💚🌳 Exploring what the humanities have to offer to the cultural life of the city since 1981. The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture is a nonprofit educational organization whose purpose is to enrich and deepen the practical life of the city with the wisdom and imagination of the humanities. The Dallas Institute accomplishes its purpose through programs for school teachers and principals, general courses of study, public and professional seminars, publications, conferences, and civic involvement.