national arts and humanities month

Programs and Events for National Arts and Humanities Month

National Arts and Humanities Month Events Map
Learn more about the NAHM events happening nationwide this October. Wayfaring maps allow you to create, track, and share information with others. Track the map to receive the latest updates and share your own events. To have your event included, e-mail nahm@artsusa.org.

Creative Conversations
Are you an Emerging Arts Leader? Attend a creative conversation in your city this October and connect with others who want to make a difference for the arts in your community. Last year, more than 1,000 emerging arts leaders participated in 46 creative conversations locally hosted throughout the country. These leaders continue to be engaged at the national level and often meet throughout the year.

National Arts Awards
Now in its 12th year, the National Arts Awards honor distinguished cultural, corporate, and artistic leaders for their contributions to the arts in America.

PTA Start the Art Week
The National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) celebrates Start the Art Week, October 8–12, during which parents and teachers are encouraged to celebrate, advocate, and embrace the arts. For Start the Art Week, PTA provides teachers and parents with the tools necessary to plan a week of unique events and activities to advocate the importance of arts in education.

National Arts and Humanities Month on Flickr
Do you have photos of NAHM activities in your community? Share your snapshots with the National Arts and Humanities Month Flickr group.

National Arts and Humanities Month on YouTube
Do you have video of NAHM activities in your community? Upload videos to the National Arts and Humanities Month group YouTube.

United States Conference of Mayors Proclamation
Read the NAHM proclamation issued by the United States Conference of Mayors.

Proclamations from U.S. Cities, Counties, and States
Coming soon. Send proclamations signed by local leaders to nahm@artsusa.org. PDF or Word files accepted.