national arts and humanities month

October is National Arts and Humanities Month—2008 Details Coming Soon

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 has become 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.

Take a moment during National Arts and Humanities Month to:

Participate Locally     ·     Take Action     ·     Be Inspired

National Arts and Humanities Month Public Service Announcement
Watch the new public service announcement from Americans for the Arts and Ovation TV. Want to share the video with friends and family? Check it out on YouTube.

White House letter recognizing NAHM
Read greetings from President Bush in celebration of National Arts and Humanities Month.

 
NAHM 2007 News

• National Arts and Humanities Month podcast
  Americans for the Arts President and CEO Robert L. Lynch discusses a variety of programs and events that occur this October in celebration of National Arts & Humanities Month. Listen or download ArtCast 3 on ARTSblog.
  
• Click, Film, Share
  Upload your photos and video of NAHM celebrations on our YouTube and Flickr groups.
  
• Looking for NAHM logos and Web stickers? Download them now.
  The National Arts and Humanities Month logo is available in JPEG and EPS formats.
  Start using the National Arts and Humanities Month Web stickers.
  
• Americans for the Arts Blog
  Check out the Americans for the Arts blog for more news about National Arts and Humanities Month 2007.
  
• Art21 Joins as an Official Partner of NAHM
  This October during National Arts and Humanities Month, get a sneak preview of PBS’s acclaimed series Art:21—Art in the Twenty-First Century by attending one of the more than 200 "Art21 Access 07" screening events around the country. For more information visit the website or e-mail outreach@art21.org.
  
• 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 us.
  
• Frequently Asked Questions about National Arts and Humanities Month

Support National Arts and Humanities Month with a gift to the Annual Fund.




Need more information or have questions? Contact us at nahm@artsusa.org or call 202.371.2830.