Arts Education | Americans for the Arts The arts also teach children that there a several paths to take when approaching problems and that all problems can have more than one solution Research has also shown impressive benefits of arts education on entire school culture—especially student motivation, attitudes, and attendance Numerous reports discuss the ways that increased
Americans for the Arts Awards $70,000 Johnson Fellowship to Two Artists . . . Americans for the Arts is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization empowering arts leaders to become powerful community catalysts Through research, advocacy, and professional development, AFTA transforms local victories into industry-wide advancement, building stronger communities through the transformative power of arts and culture
Experience the Future of Arts Leadership at AFTACON 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 11-14, 2025 in Cincinnati The national convention, presented in partnership with local host ArtsWave, will bring together arts leaders from across the nation to connect, share
Americans for the Arts In our Arts Advocacy Hub you will find tools, resources, and information to help make your case for the arts and arts education as well as ways you can take action today You are not alone Americans for the Arts stands with you alongside millions of artists, local and state arts agency leaders, teachers, community leaders, business people
Protect The NEA | Americans for the Arts Americans for the Arts is collecting powerful, personal stories from across the country to show how the arts transform lives and communities Submission Form 3 Connect with your local and state arts organizations See a list of state arts agencies from our friends at NASAA See a list of AFTA state captains to connect with at the state level
New Study Reveals Strong Support for the Arts, but Equal Access Remains . . . High Engagement in the Arts: Nearly 80% of Americans attended, visited, or watched an arts or culture event in person over the past year, underscoring the central role of the arts in everyday life Personal Importance : Three-quarters of Americans (76%) consider arts and culture personally important to them, with many reporting how the arts
Virtual Engagement Hub | Americans for the Arts The arts are essential for the health and well-being of our communities, including the thousands of active-duty service members, veterans, their families, and caregivers across the military continuum Join us for a conversation about activating arts and culture to address the physical and mental well-being and recovery of military personnel
Funding Resources - Americans for the Arts Americans for the Arts’ pARTnership Movement connects businesses and arts organizations to create mutually beneficial relationships that strengthen both parties The site features many tools and resources in the pARTnership Movement Toolbox to help arts organizations approach, plan, and execute financially beneficial partnerships with businesses
Arts Index - Americans for the Arts Student demand for arts classes and college arts degrees grows steadily The number of arts degrees conferred annually rose steadily from 75,000 to 139,000 between 1997 and 2013 America’s arts industries produce new and exciting work for their audiences, regardless of the economic cycles—more than 11,500 since 2002
Arts And Healing - Americans for the Arts Arts Health in the Military Americans for the Arts is the co-lead of the National Initiative for Arts Health in the Military To learn more about this important initiative, please visit our dedicated page Aspen Seminar 2013 – The Arts and Military: A Strategic Partnership