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October 2009: Read President Obama's Official Proclamation for National Arts and Humanities Month
Read what other public officials had to say about National Arts and Humanities Month by reading their proclamations here.
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What is National Arts and Humanities Month?
National Arts and Humanities Month (NAHM) is a coast-to-coast collective celebration of culture in America. Held every October and coordinated by Americans for the Arts, it is the largest annual celebration of the arts and humanities in the nation. From arts center open houses to mayoral proclamations to banners and media coverage, communities across the United States join together to recognize the importance of arts and culture in our daily lives.
Art21 is the official partner of National Arts and Humanities Month
Art21's mission is to increase knowledge of contemporary art, ignite discussion, and inspire creative thinking by documenting artists at work and in their own words. Attend a special preview screening of its Emmy-nominated PBS Series Art:21—Art in the Twenty-First Century at an Access 09 event. These free screenings are happening in across the country (and the globe!) in hundreds of locations. To learn more click here.
National Arts and Humanities Events Map
National Arts and Humanities Month Public Service Announcement
Watch the PSA from Americans for the Arts and Ovation TV. Want to share the video with friends and family? Click the YouTube video below.