October is National Arts & Humanities Month (NAHM)! Whether you’ve participated before or want to get involved for the first time, we have lots of ideas for ways to celebrate. Americans for the Arts has a number of new initiatives, tools, and resources for 2022, including a redesigned suite of logos that are freely available for use and an expanded color palette. Visit the NAHM Resources page to learn more and download logo files to get started promoting NAHM events in your community.
New this year: Artists are invited to enter the 2022 National Arts & Humanities Month poster design competition for a chance to win a cash prize and have their artwork represent NAHM throughout the month of October. The theme is Championing the Creative Spirit and we are excited for the competition to:
Provide a platform for art-makers with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.
Envision National Arts & Humanities Month through the eyes of artists.
Connect artists with local arts agencies in their communities.
All entries will be displayed in a gallery on Americans for the Arts’ website and a panel of judges will select top posters as semi-finalists. Three winners will be chosen by a public vote between September 15-30.
A social media toolkit includes images and sample language to make it easy to promote the competition. We can’t wait to see and share amazing art from across the nation!
Visit AmericansForTheArts.org/NAHMposter to learn more and submit an entry by September 6.
There are so many ways to engage and celebrate this October—here are just a few ideas to help get you started:
National Arts & Humanities Month is an excellent opportunity to be more inclusive within your community. A new equitable engagement guide (PDF download) offers tips on thoughtfully and intentionally engaging across cultures where you live.
Local proclamations are a wonderful way for local government to show support for the arts—and anyone can make the ask! The NAHM how-to guide (PDF download) is here to walk you through the process. If you get a local proclamation, share the good news on social media using #NAHM.
The #ShowYourArt2022 Instagram challenge features a unique theme each day in October to inspire you to express yourself and uplift the cultural assets and experiences in your community. Download and share the theme graphic to challenge followers and friends to join the fun!
Work with your local media to get the word out about NAHM and how your community is taking part. Get tips, a sample press release, and a guide to writing op-eds and letters to the editor by using NAHM media resources.