Today starts National Arts & Humanities Month (NAHM), a time to collectively celebrate and recognize arts and culture across the country. Here are a few ways to engage with this annual affair:

1. The #ShowYourArt2019 post-a-day Instagram challenge with daily themes to and encourage others to join! Check out each of the themes and use it as a fun way to highlight work, artists and organizations that mean the world to your community!

2. Attend an ArtsU Creative Conversation with some of our 2019 Leadership Award winners, including Ottum Award recipient, Margie Reese. And host a Creative Conversation in your community by gathering local leaders to discuss the topic “How is the past shaping the future of the arts?”. Learn more here.

3. Ask for a local government proclamation. Your mayor, city council, even your governor can officially declare National Arts & Humanities Month—and our sample proclamation (Word document download) will make it easy. (If you get one, make sure to send it to us!) We’re are thrilled to once again have a proclamation from the U.S. Conference of Mayors!

You can find resources to talk to the media about NAHM, including a sample press release and a guide for writing an op-ed or letter to the editor about the power of the arts & humanities. AFTA’s own press release about NAHM can be found here.  

Enjoy engaging with this national celebration as a way to highlight the importance of the arts in your community!

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Ruby Lopez Harper

Director of Local Arts Services

Americans for the Arts

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