Jan 27, 2023 · The arts are essential. They teach students innumerable lessons—practice makes perfect, small differences can have large effects, collaboration leads to creativity. The arts also teach …

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

50 Stories, 50 States is a campaign of Americans for the Arts in celebration of National Arts & Humanities Month 2025. Stories collected will support year-round advocacy and help ensure that the …

The National Arts Relief Fund is a one-time rapid-response grant program created to support non-profit organizations whose funding offer from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) was withdrawn in …

Arts advocates from across the country convene in Washington, DC each year for the National Arts Action Summit to underscore the importance of developing strong public policies and appropriating …

Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 (AEP5) is Americans for the Arts’ fifth economic impact study of the nation’s nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and their audiences. By every measure, the results …

Feb 16, 2023 · A healthy business environment and a vibrant arts scene go hand in hand in cultivating strong communities across the country. Our programs provide businesses and arts leaders with the …

Dec 5, 2024 · Americans for the Arts, in partnership with The Conference Board, conducted this survey which examines business support and employee engagement for the arts. The survey draws on …

Erin Harkey has over 20+ years experience helping individuals and communities succeed through the arts. Erin was the Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events …

Americans for the Arts serves, advances, and leads the network of organizations and individuals who cultivate, promote, sustain, and support the arts in America. Founded in 1960, Americans for the Arts …