Americans for the Arts wishes you a happy National Arts and Humanities Month this October! We hope you take the time to participate in some of this month'€™s activities that make up the largest annual celebration of the arts and humanities in the nation. 

We'€™re celebrating by partnering with emerging leaders to host Creative Conversations. Celebrate with us. Add your event!

Five simple ways you can participate in National Arts and Humanities Month:

1. Use the National Arts and Humanities Month Map to find activities in your community or post your own.
2. Host an emerging leader Creative Conversation in your community. Last year more than 1,500 emerging arts leaders met in 43 locations across the country!
3. Check out submissions in the "€œWhy Arts Matter"€ video contest. The viewers choice winner will be selected based on number of views, so tune in before October 8 and share with your friends!
4. Celebrate the 45th anniversary of the National Endowment for the Arts and the 50th anniversary of Americans for the Arts by viewing the new 50th anniversary timeline which is still in development. You can zoom in or out on the timeline to view a history of national arts policy and Americans for the Arts. Soon you will be able to add your own important events and dates.
5. Visit the National Arts and Humanities Month webpage where you will find tools and information about celebrating the arts in your community. Discover arts tips for parents, a list of 101 things you can do to celebrate the arts in October, and much more.