national arts and humanities month

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Celebrating National Arts & Humanities Month couldn’t be easier. Search below for ways you can create an event for your community or participate in NAHM activities individually.

Ideas for Community Events

• Host a Creative Conversation in your community
• Ask local businesses, libraries and schools to host special NAHM events, such as open mic nights, poetry readings or talent shows.  
• Suggest that local art venues, such as museums and theatres, give “behind-the-scenes” tours and interviews for families and students.
• Organize a parade, art festival, “battle of the bands,” talent show or art auction that showcases local talent. You can even raffle off local art, literature or tickets at the big event!
• Conduct a series of training workshops for local artists on marketing, portfolio development and publicity. 
• Develop and present an award for the outstanding arts organization in your community.
• Create a community photo album. Invite local residents to donate old photographs and take new ones throughout the month.
• Invite local government officials to any events that you plan.

Ways Individuals Can Celebrate

• Attend local arts events like museum exhibits, local plays, festivals or outdoor concerts.  If you have kids, make it a family outing!
• Take a class in creative writing, dance, painting or whatever strikes your fancy.
• Perform publically and/or donate your artwork, literature and/or teaching skills to a community center.
• Use your blog or website to post NAHM Web stickers or posts about your favorite art experiences.
• Unveil a new project, product or service during NAHM.
• Make a video about what the arts mean to you and post it on YouTube (and send us the link).
• Enjoy the arts with your family and friends. Sing, play music, read a book, dance or draw together.
• Be an advocate. Write to your Member of Congress, letting him/her how important arts and arts education funding is to you, your family and your community.