Americans for the Arts is a national advocacy organization that supports and promotes the arts in America, focusing on the cultivation, sustenance, and advancement of arts education.

Americans for the Arts

Americans for the Arts | 54,097 followers on LinkedIn. Americans for the Arts is a nonprofit organization that advances the arts and arts education advocacy in America. | Americans for the Arts is a nonprofit organization that advances the arts and arts education advocacy in America. Based in Washington, D.C., it has a record of more than 60 years of service. Americans for the Arts is dedicated to representing and serving local communities and creating opportunities for everyone to participate in and appreciate all forms of the arts.

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🎉 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

🎉 🎨 That’s a wrap on National Arts and Humanities Month 2024! Thank you to everyone who celebrated “The Arts Within You” this October. To the local arts agencies, advocates, partners, and communities that joined us in honoring #NAHM , we’re deeply grateful for your energy, stories, and commitment. Over the past month, you brought “The Arts Within You” to life, highlighting how the arts empower individuals and connect communities nationwide. From advocating for equitable access to sharing stories of resilience and creativity, you helped us promote a more vibrant, inclusive society through the arts. And it doesn’t stop here! Together, we’ll keep building on this momentum, championing the arts, and supporting thriving communities all year round. Resources, toolkits, graphics, and more are available at: https://bit.ly/NAHM2024

More great news! Along with the launch of the LAA Wayfinder, we’ve updated the Arts Impact Explorer tool to include Arts & Disability. This resource showcases across 30 topic areas and highlights real stories on how the arts make a difference! These stories are designed to be used as case-making resources to help LAAs educate local decision-makers about the social, cultural, educational, and economic impact of the arts. Explore more at: https://lnkd.in/g_uxH482

We’re excited to launch the Local Arts Agency Wayfinder—an interactive map designed to help local arts agencies (LAAs) and creatives across the U.S. connect and strengthen their communities. 🎨💻 This tool is part of our commitment to support the vital work LAAs do every day to empower artists, provide diverse programming, and make arts accessible to everyone. The LAA Wayfinder enhances their impact by fostering collaboration nationwide, building on similar efforts across the field to strengthen the arts ecosystem. Learn more and explore the tool here: bit.ly/LAAwayfinder

Thank you to Nina Ozlu Tunceli from Americans for the Arts for an amazing webinar earlier this week on how members of the chamber music field can take part in arts advocacy. Didn't get the chance to make it? Head to the link below to watch the full recording of this knowledge packed webinar. To get access to recordings of CMA webinars after the fact, join today! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ecm_JbPs

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Did you know? The arts strengthen mental health! 45 minutes of art-making can reduce stress hormones by 25%, and 60% of Americans say the arts have helped them cope during tough times. The Choose Yourself Workbook by award-winning vocalist and music psychotherapist Stacie Aamon Yeldell is a 12-week self-paced journey designed to transform your daily habits through the healing power of the arts. Featuring self-care rituals, reflective journaling, and guided meditations accompanied by live acoustic guitar, this workbook also encourages creative expression as a path to mental and emotional balance. Stacie is committed to promoting the benefit of music to health and wellbeing—she recently facilitated a conversation, "Moments for Creative Wellbeing," at the LA Opera Arts and Health Week Summit. Learn more about the connection between arts and mental health this #NAHM : https://bit.ly/NAHM2024 #Support4Arts

At the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative , their mission is to make the arts and humanities accessible to all! Through the Arts and Humanities For Every Student (AHFES) program, they connect students with high-quality learning experiences, including interactive workshops, live-streamed performances, museum visits, assemblies, and more—all at no cost to Washington DC Public Schools and Public Charter Schools. Last year, they reached 86 public schools, offered 43 engaging programs, and served an incredible 8,630 students! 🎉 #NAHM Learn more: https://capkids.org/

Come celebrate culture, share stories, and foster community this National Arts and Humanities Month at the Creative Exchange Conference 2024 at the Cotuit Center for the Arts in Cape Cod October 23, 2024 for a day filled with inspiration, networking, and professional development. 🗓️ Date: October 23, 2024 📍 Location: Creative Exchange Conference 2024, Conduit, MA 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eVCa4_-Q Come ready to listen, learn, and grow! 🌍 #NAHM Pictured: Fireside Chat with Michael Bobbit, Executive Director of the Mass Cultural Council. | Arts Foundation of Cape Cod

Follow up on the letter of guidance from the U.S. Department of Education regarding the use of federal education dollars for #ArtsEd ! Join Americans for the Arts , U.S. Department of Education and national partners to learn how the new guidance can be used to advance #ArtsEducation in school districts across the country! 📣📚 RSVP: https://bit.ly/3Y6QLkw

As we close Hispanic Heritage Month, join us in proudly celebrating the vibrant contributions of Hispanic and Latine communities across the nation, including our Puerto Rican #AEP6 partners. We remain committed to supporting the growth and creativity of these communities through the arts. Together, we honor the rich cultural heritage that shapes our society and fosters connection for all. #HispanicHeritageMonth #Support4Arts

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