NAMTA Art Advocacy - Art Matters

Fact of the Week #269

Embrodiery is not only enjoyable but also has health benefits associated with it. To name a few....www.dovemed.com

"Studies have shown that hand knitting, along with other forms of needlework, provide several significant health benefits. These studies have found the rhythmic and repetitive action of hand knitting can help prevent..." www.kids.kiddle.co

Fact of the Week #267

"Arts-based programs have proven promising...." www.americansforthearts

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New Study on Participation of the Arts

National Endownment for the Arts just published the 2020 Arts Basic Survey, featuring U.S. & state-level estimates of arts participation rates during the pre-pandemic period of Feb 2019-Feb 2020. Find the report & interactive state map: www.arts.gov

How the Arts Impact YOU and your surroundings

American for the Arts introduced a newer version of the Arts + Social Impact Explorer. This new, expanded explorer gives you the ability to deep dive into the many aspects of your community and its connection to the arts supported by local projects, fact sheet, publications and compelling stories. It not only affects YOU but your surroundings as well. www.americansforthearts.org

How The Arts have impacted Prisoners and the system

Great article about The Arts and Prison and relates to the Fact of the Week.....www.nytimes.com

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Make Your Vote Count!

Support the arts and make your vote count - check your state fact sheet - stay informed! www.artsactionfund.org/artsvote

October is National Art & Humanities Month!

Check out Americans for the Arts initiatives for National Art & Humanities Month.....Pick a day from the daily chart of art specific themes and let Namta know what your company is doing at info@namta.org and Namta will post it on Namta's Art Advocacy site....here is the link to find all information pertaining to this month www.americansforthearts.org