6 days ago · Americans for the Arts is launching 50 Stories, 50 States, a national storytelling campaign inviting people across the country to share how the arts and humanities have …

National Arts in Education Week September 14-20, 2025 Every Student Deserves Access Every student deserves the opportunity to create, innovate, and thrive through the arts, regardless of …

Local arts agencies and their ecosystem partners are invited to gather to listen, share, and explore virtual engagements designed to meet current needs towards making thriving …

Jan 27, 2023 · Learn what public art is, how it is developed and created, and the positive impact public art can have on a community.

Arts and culture build livable communities in which residents take pride. 86% of Americans say, “arts and culture are important to their community’s quality of life and livability,” and 79% of the …

Jan 11, 2023 · Americans for the Arts is now accepting nominations for the Public Leadership in the Arts Awards. These annual awards honor elected officials for their consistent and …

Recent research from Americans for the Arts demonstrates strong public support and significant economic impact of the arts sector. According to Americans Speak Out About the Arts in 2023, …

With 50 years of service working in tandem with arts organizations, arts administrators, educators, government officials, patrons, and supporters of the arts we strongly believe that the arts are …

Mar 11, 2025 · Americans for the Arts (AFTA), the leading nonprofit for advancing the arts in America, announces its first wave of dynamic programming for AFTACON, taking place June …

The arts are fundamental to our humanity. They ennoble and inspire us—fostering creativity, empathy, and beauty. The arts also strengthen our communities socially, educationally, and …