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 …

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.

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 …

The NEA and NEH are essential. They reach every Congressional district, supporting programs that reflect the full spectrum of American communities—from rural arts initiatives and veterans’ …

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 …

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 …

Office Hours with Our Arts Advocacy Team, a webinar series focused on current events and public policies impacting the arts in Washington, D.C., and nationwide. This program will …

Welcome to the Public Art Opportunities page! Launched in June 2017, this page hosts contract-based public art opportunities, such as calls for artists and consultant RFP’s typically posted …

Annual Reports A letter from leadership During our time inside Americans for the Arts, we witnessed firsthand the incredible resilience and collaborative spirit of our community. AFTA …

This evidence review is an important stage in making ‘the holistic case’ for arts and culture – the argument that arts and culture have an impact on our lives in complex, subtle and interrelated …