Americans for the Arts

🎉 October is National Arts & Humanities Month (NAHM)! 🎨🎭 This year’s theme, "The Arts Within You," reminds us how art helps us cope with life, promotes well-being, and builds empathy and resilience. Whether through creative expression, reducing stress, or fostering connections, the arts make a difference! Here's how to celebrate with Americans for the Arts: 1️⃣ Join our Building the Bigger We webinar TODAY October 1 at 3 PM ET 2️⃣ Learn how to engage with your community, our sample proclamations and guide to equitable engagement will make it easy 3️⃣ Sign up for the Americans for the Arts Action Fund and join our mission to mobilize 1 million citizen activists to advance the arts and arts education 4️⃣ Download our ready-to-use social media assets to spread the word Let’s celebrate the arts together this month! Visit our NAHM page to learn more and get involved: https://bit.ly/NAHM2024 #TheBiggerWe #NAHM

Americans for the Arts stands with the communities in the Southeastern United States affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. We understand that the path to recovery—both for individuals and neighborhoods—requires time, strength, and resilience. In the aftermath of this devastation, we must come together as a united community to uplift spirits and bolster recovery efforts. We urge everyone to join us in supporting those impacted by this storm. If you’d like to provide support or need resources in an affected area, visit https://bit.ly/3zKIQS9.

So ready for the weekend! 🪶🙏🏽🗽 #IndigenousPeoplesDay https://lnkd.in/e97S3mGx

At Americans for the Arts, we believe the arts can heal. For over fifty years, The Health Museum has been sharing essential health information through interactive exhibits and engaging programming. Recently, they launched the Healing Arts Initiative, exploring the intersections of art, medicine, and culture to help our community process health-related experiences. Through workshops and exhibitions, this program has enhanced their capacity for connection and healing, aligning with their vision to empower healthier living through a fusion of art and science. "Healing Hands" reflects the strength and unity found within our community, inspiring visitors to appreciate the universal power of care and connection. See how you can participate and support arts in health at https://bit.ly/NAHM2024 #WorldMentalHealthDay #NAHM

The arts have the power to bring people together, creating shared experiences and fostering understanding across different backgrounds. Projects like The Lab, a monthly showcase supported by the Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County, serves as an experimental space for underground and emerging artists to showcase work, develop projects, and find professional opportunities, providing a safe and accessible venue for marginalized creative community members to connect and create together. In fact, 72% of Americans believe that the arts provide these shared experiences, helping us connect across differences, and 63% say the arts help them better understand other cultures in their community. 🤝 ✨ Let’s continue to support the arts in unifying our communities! #Support4Arts #NAHM #TheArtsWithin Photo from DOSE Artist Collective

🎨✨ It’s that time of year! We’re excited to present Americans for the Arts' 10 Reasons to Support the Arts for 2024. The arts are essential to our humanity—they inspire creativity, foster empathy, and bring beauty into the world. But beyond that, the arts strengthen our communities socially, educationally, and economically. Now, more than ever, investing in artists, creative workers, and arts organizations is critical. Check out the 10 Reasons to Support the Arts and see why your support matters! 🙌 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eVsqrC2H Over the next few months we’ll be showcasing artists and local arts agencies that embody each of our 10 reasons. Stay tuned! #Support4Arts

October is National Arts & Humanities Month! 🎨✨ Did you know working on an art project for just 45 minutes can reduce stress by 25%? This year's theme, "The Arts Within You," reminds us how creative expression can foster personal well-being and community connection. How do you use the arts in your life? Share below!👇 #TheBiggerWe #NAHM

On Friday, I had the privilege of supporting MediaJustice x Media 2070 (Free Press) Chicago Black Future Newsstand, a day-long immersive art gallery, invitation to imagine a liberated Black media future, and exploration of the current media conditions reproducing the harms of racial capitalism. This event was part of Race Forward's Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy. Thanks to Brandi Collins-Dexter, who spearheaded the idea for Black Future Newsstand in Chicago, to the incredible team at Media 2070, Black River Life, GALLERY GUICHARD (the venue), and to all of the panelists who contributed their expertise. Thanks also to MacArthur Foundation, Americans for the Arts, and UCLA's Center on Race and Digital Justice who brought this event to life as part of MediaJustice's ongoing work exploring the history of Chicago Black media, Chicago's progressive Black movements, and the implications of the current media landscape for organizers, communities, artists, and journalists. 📰 More to come - in the meantime, enjoy the photos 📰

October is National Arts & Humanities Month! 🎨✨ Did you know working on an art project for just 45 minutes can reduce stress by 25%? This year's theme, "The Arts Within You," reminds us how creative expression can foster personal well-being and community connection. How do you use the arts in your life? Share below!👇 #TheBiggerWe #NAHM

As we close the first week of National Arts and Humanities Month, we are excited to share a major win for #ArtsEd! The U.S. Department of Education has issued a letter of guidance on how federal education dollars can be used for arts education to support a well-rounded education through the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. 👏 🎨 🎒 A special thank you goes out to the arts community across the country who have advocated tirelessly for this guidance. Your efforts have helped make quality arts education more attainable for all.  #NAHM #Support4Arts Learn more: https://bit.ly/3BsZlCy