Dec 11, 2025 · Americans for the Arts stands with you alongside millions of artists, local and state arts agency leaders, teachers, community leaders, business people, elected officials, funders, …

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 …

Oct 25, 2024 · Americans for the Arts (AFTA), the leading national advocacy organization for the arts, today released an updated directory of more than 2,100 local arts agencies (LAAs) who …

Local arts agencies and their ecosystem partners are invited to gather to listen, share, and explore virtual engagements designed to meet current needs towards making thriving …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Arts & Economic Impact 5 study documents the key role played by the nonprofit arts and culture industry, and their audiences, in strengthening our nation’s economy. Our national …

The arts also strengthen our communities socially, educationally, economically, and improve health and well-being. If you believe everyone should have the opportunity to participate in the …

Recent research from Americans for the Arts demonstrates strong public support and significant economic impact of the arts sector. According to Americans Speak Out About the Arts in 2023, …