• Art is the umbilical of connectedness. - Norman Lear Americans for the Arts mourns the passing of Norman Lear, a fixture in American entertainment for...
  • ️ ‘Tis the season to support arts and artists! Did you know December 3-9 is National #ShopLocalArtistsWeek? Join the nationwide celebration promoting...
  • Recently, Americans for the Arts received the Nathaniel J. Sutton Advocacy in the Arts Award from @cadcacoalitions. Since 1992, @cadcacoalitions has w...
  • Gratitude, from the Latin word “gratus” meaning “thankful”, serves as a healing force, filling every corner of our existence. Like the arts, diverse a...
  • Congratulations to Councilmember Omar Narvaez of Dallas, Texas, for receiving the second annual City Council Leadership Award! Presented by Americans...
  • At Americans for the Arts, we believe that artists have the profound capacity to transform America’s communities. On November 29, we are honoring G....
  • “Today, we honor our veterans, who have provided our nation's army of artists and cultural bearers the opportunity to also contribute to the well-bein...
  • “The arts should be thought of as a national asset, supported and cultivated by everyone within the country,” – Nolen Bivens, Americans for the Arts,...
  • Get to know the winners of our 2022 @freepeople X @americans4arts Creative Spirit Fund. Learn more about the educators who are champions of diversity...
  • Introducing The Creative Spirit Series in partnership with @freepeople Here are the winners of the 2022 Creative Spirit Fund, who are champions of div...
  • What does art mean to you?We partnered with @freepeople to present: The Creative Spirit SeriesThis partnership with Free People advocates for the impo...
  • Meet Jackie, Executive Director of @marylandhall. She’s highlighting resilience through art with “The Art of Recovery.” The Art of Recovery showcases...
  • The arts have social impact. The proof? Each year the @yaartscouncil challenges creative entrepreneurs to formulate goals for their business using th...
  • Thank you to all of the participants of yesterday’s Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 live virtual event unveiling our study results! #AEP6 Knowledge is p...
  • Art travelers bring in vital income for local businesses. Over the past year, @lincolnartscouncil has sought to invite the community in Lincoln, NE to...
  • Another great example of arts driving tourism and boosting local businesses! ️Every September, leaders and changemakers from around the country gather...
  • The ArtTalk and dinner is tomorrow, Wednesday, October 11, at 6 p.m. in the Art Garden at the Mississippi Museum of Art.Former Congressman Gregg Harpe...
  • While many folks appreciate the cultural benefit provided to a community, not everyone realizes the arts drive tourism and revenue to local businesses...
  • We’re just 2 days away from the unveiling of the Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 study! #AEP6 Want to know the economic impact of the arts and culture in...
  • Americans for the Arts celebrates the vibrant cultures, artistry, and resilience of indigenous communities across America. Let’s honor and celebrate t...
  • Want to learn more on how art affects the economy? Tune into our FREE VIRTUAL event on 10/12 where we will launch the findings from our Arts and Econo...
  • Happy Indigenous People's Day! On this day today, we observe and honor America’s first inhabitants and the Tribal Nations and ceremonies that continue...
  • The arts strengthen the economy Did you know: culturally and creatively vibrant cities like Iowa’s first city, Dubuque, are more economically prosper...
  • Arts improve individual well-being@creativeportland, in partnership with the @greaterportlandmetro and @greaterportlandcog, has initiated a Creative B...
  • Have you registered yet?!We’re just ONE week away from launching the results from our Arts Economic & Prosperity study! #AEP6 Tune in by registering i...
  • Arts unify communities 🤝Neighborhood Arts Programs support artists and neighborhood residents as co-leaders. The program brings creativity close to ho...
  • National Arts and Humanities Month is finally here! This month represents a collective recognition of the importance of culture in America. All month...
  • You really don’t want to miss this! ️Tap our link in bio to register and listen in on the results from our comprehensive and inclusive economic impact...
  • Get the facts. 🧠 Share the insights. Support the arts. Mark your calendars and join us as we launch the results of #AEP6. Register by tapping the lin...
  • We’re excited to announce that our Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 study launch event will be hosted by award-winning actress, singer, dancer, and civil...
  • We’re unveiling the results of the largest study of its kind that measures both the economic and social impact of the arts and culture industry!For 30...
  • How do you measure the power of arts and culture? For 30 years, Americans for the Arts has conducted the most comprehensive and inclusive economic imp...
  • We want to take the time to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, which happens every year from September 15 to October 15. This month we celebr...
  • In collaboration with the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, @motustheater’s “JustUs monologists” were formerly incarcerated...
  • @joaquincastrotx discusses at yesterday’s 2023 Visioning Summit by @hispanicarts about the importance of the Latino and Latina communities that help p...
  • If you live in the Chula Vista, California area — We invite you to join us for the inaugural Chula Vista Art Fest on Saturday, September 30th from 12...
  • We spoke to local volunteers and guests at @supernovaska on how the arts and music have impacted them. Hear what they had to say!
  • Seriously, tell everyone! ️NOW is the time to take action! Share this video and let’s help make sure schools are teaching the arts. Every voice counts...
  • Did you know that only 7% of schools require studio arts courses like painting, ceramics, and photography? 🤯Tap the link in our bio to find resources...
  • We’re live at the @supernovaska talking to guests at the event about the importance of arts education and how arts education has influenced them. #Art...
  • #ArtsEdWeek may be over today, but the work to bring arts education to the forefront and to all schools doesn’t have to end.The arts have the power to...
  • Earth without art is eh. National Arts in Education Week is a national celebration recognizing the transformative power of the arts in education. Pass...
  • Facts you may not have known before Help us celebrate National Arts in Education Week by sharing these facts about arts education in schools from Sept...
  • Who doesn’t love dance?! Help us spread the message during National Arts in Education Week from September 10-16 and share this post with your communit...
  • Our banner is all set up at the @supernovaska starting this weekend! Tap the link in our bio to get your tickets and join us as we celebrate our local...
  • It all starts with access. Providing access to the best quality and well-rounded education for our future generations is essential and arts must be in...
  • Tell us, how has the arts positively impacted your education growing up in school? This week, September 10-16, is National Arts in Education Week and...
  • Get a chance to meet @anacostiabid’s Little Amal, the 12-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee child at the heart of The Walk this Sunday, Septe...
  • National Arts in Education Week is here! From September 10-16, we are celebrating arts education for a brighter future for tomorrow. Our own President...
  • The more you know As we kick off National Arts Education Week, we want to remind you that education is power, and we want to share the knowledge that...
  • It’s National Arts in Education Week! Did you know that you can help be a part of the change that is needed to help bring arts education to schools ac...
  • We want to send our congratulations to Joshua Blanchard and the team at @coloradoecodevo for appointing Joshua the new Director of Colorado Creative I...
  • Creativity knows no rest. As we embark on Labor Day, let us applaud and support our nation’s artists and creators who tirelessly enrich our lives thro...
  • We want to extend our gratitude and recognize Dr. Gary Ingle and his recent announcement to retire as Executive Director & CEO of Music Teachers Natio...
  • Great news! Our own Everna Lee Taylor, our local arts ambassador, will be in attendance at this year's @supernovaska alongside Americans for the Arts!...
  • Mayor Torrance Harvey (@torranceharvey) and legendary hip-hop artist Eric B (@therealdjericb) discuss their experience with hip-hop culture in New Yor...
  • Today is the 50th anniversary of hip-hop music and we’re celebrating this art form and those who lead the change and impact this music genre had on mu...
  • We could not be more proud and excited to announce the appointment of Cari Romeu Mozur to the newly created staff position of Senior Vice President of...
  • Please take two minutes to send customizable e-mails to both your Senators urging them on all three issues listed here through our @artsactionfund. T...
  • Congratulations Ashley! We are honored to present to @hicountycouncil member Ashley Kierkiewicz (@ashley4puna) with the @nacounties and Americans For...
  • It’s with great sadness today that we mourn the loss of iconic performer Tony Bennett. Americans for the Arts is fortunate to have been associated wit...
  • We want to send our congratulations to Gülgün Kayim on her new appointment from the @mayorofseattle to lead the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture from...
  • Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸From your friends at Americans for the Arts, here is a message from our President and CEO Nolen V. Bivens in honor and celebra...
  • Congratulations to Melissa Dvozenja-Thomas (@grateful1719) on her new Executive Director role at the Arts Mid-Hudson (@artsmidhudson) from your friend...
  • “Every small conversation is an act of advocacy that brings us closer to being a nation that embraces the power of the arts.” — Randy Cohen (@artsinfo...
  • The opportunity and ability to express oneself authentically is where we find belonging. 🤝Creative expression takes all forms, and should be welcomed...
  • We want to congratulate Patrick Fisher (@patrick_m_fisher) on being appointed as the new CEO of the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council! (@pghartscouncil)...
  • Today is World Refugee Day World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honor refugees around the globe every year on...
  • Let’s wish Angela Seals a big congratulations on being appointed as the executive director of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak! ️Your friends at...
  • Words from our President Nolen V. Bivens in honor and celebration of this historical day. #juneteenth
  • Tomorrow is #Juneteenth, and we want to express our remarks from Americans for the Arts President Nolen Bivens:“As our nation marks Juneteenth and its...
  • Happy Father’s Day from your friends at Americans for the Arts!We celebrate the special fathers and grandfathers in our lives. Those who have inspired...
  • Some of us make art for a living, others do it just for fun. Some of us work professionally in the arts, and others enjoy the arts as enthusiastic fan...
  • Help us lift the voice of arts across the country! 🫴🤌Today we are excited to launch our first postcard art that brings together our community because...
  • We are a proud Distribution Partner of the Cultural Equity Learning Community (CELC), a self-paced intersectional anti-racism course open to arts and...
  • In honor of National Black Music Appreciation Month, we’re honored to support the screening of Heart & Soul: A Love Story (@heartandsouldoc) at the GR...
  • “Art reminds us that we belong here.” — Toni MorrisonWe know the power of the arts and how local arts can make a global impact. This is why we’re prou...
  • Do you want a taste of Peruvian food, music, dance, crafts, and culture? 🇵🇪Americans for the Arts is a proud partner of @tasteofperu.dc So mark your...
  • Congratulations to our friend and Congressman Joaquin Castro (@joaquincastrotx) of Texas who was presented with the NALAC Lifetime Achievement Award (...
  • We'd like to extend a big congratulations to our friends @supernovaska on being recognized by the @recordingacademy as a Top 10 Independent Festival i...
  • Calling all art advocates, supporters, and cultural diplomacy leaders! Join the @meridianintl’s 3rd Annual #Culturefix town hall discussion tomorrow w...
  • Congratulations to Tanya Aguiniga (@tanyaaguiniga) on becoming a finalist of this year's LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize! You can find Tanya’s work still...
  • As we embark on the Memorial Day holiday, may we take time to respectfully remember all our brave service members and their sacrifice.Here is a messag...
  • In honor and remembrance of the iconic Tina Turner. She broke down barriers and made a huge impact in the music industry and in culture. Her legacy wi...
  • Americans for the Arts would like to congratulate the appointment of Aaron Myers as the new DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) Executive D...
  • We’re delighted to be a part of the Creative Placemaking Leadership Summit this week with our team members and leaders. Since 2014, Creative Placemaki...
  • Healthier than candy, and longer-lasting than flowers, your e-card will show your mother or any mother in your life that you've honored her by support...
  • “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela. Education is essential to progress and succeed. Thank you t...
  • Continuing our week long support of teachers in honor of #teacherappreciationweek, tag or comment an arts teacher name below who has had an impact on...
  • Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!Studies over the years have underscored the ways that arts education can lead to better student achievement — in the w...
  • Join us for our FREE webinar coming up on Monday, May 1 at 3:00 PM ET called 'Design Justice Toolkit: Addressing Community Needs through the Arts' In...
  • Congratulations to all of the appointees to the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (@pcah_gov)! Swipe through to take a look at the...
  • We're thrilled to congratulate and announce that our very own Nora Halpern, Vice President of Leadership Alliances, has been appointed to the re-estab...
  • What a honor it was to have our cohort of 12 representatives from arts agencies in ten states come together for our “Fly-In” here on Capitol Hill advo...
  • As #BlackHistoryMonth draws to a close, here’s Newburgh, NY, mayor Torrance Harvey talking about the influence of hip hop on his own life, and the imp...
  • It’s an exciting time at Americans for the Arts, full of change and new energy. As we continue to evaluate and evolve our offerings based on learnings...
  • ArtsU Essentials is our new bi-monthly series of curated webinars on topics that are top of mind for the arts & culture field. The first release is a...
  • Did Valentine’s Day sneak up on you this year? Looking for a last-minute way to show your sweetie, your mom, or your best friend you care? Let someone...