Passed by Congress in 2010, House Resolution 275 designates the week beginning with the second Sunday in September as National Arts in Education Week. During September 13 through 19, 2020 week, the field of arts education joins together in communities across the country to tell the story of the impact of the transformative power of the arts in education.
“This has been a devastatingly difficult year for the arts, and it’s more important than ever that we join in a national effort to bring visibility to the cause and celebrate the transformative power of the arts in education,” said President and CEO of American Arts, Robert L. Lynch. “As this new school year begins with many students learning from home, we felt it was important for this multi-generational conversation to honor the role of families in reinforcing the value of the arts in education. The arts are essential to a well-rounded education, and we remain committed to advancing policies which ensure equitable access to increased arts education for America’s learners at every level of learning.”
On Wednesday, September 16 at 7:00 pm ET, in celebration of this year’s 10th anniversary campaign, Americans for the Arts is hosting a #BecauseofArtsEd Chat with actress Annette Bening and singer/songwriter Josh Groban, who said “The arts are not just an extracurricular. They are a vital part of the common language we need to speak in this ever-divisive country. They’re a job creator, they’re a leadership builder, and they shine a light on our common humanity. We need them in our lives, we need them in this country, and I think right now we need them more than ever.”
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Americans for the Arts is the leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts and arts education in America. With offices in Washington, D.C. and New York City, it has a record of 60 years of service. Americans for the Arts is dedicated to representing and serving local communities and creating opportunities for every American to participate in and appreciate all forms of the arts. www.AmericansForTheArts.org.