Art Advocacy Has Never Been More Crucial

Supporting the arts has always been a key objective for NAMTA members but never has Art Advocacy been more crucial than it is today. Study after study has shown that including art-related activities in a child’s education will produce a smarter, more creative and successful student.

Advocating for the arts enhances communities and makes good business sense.

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"Civic dialogue is when communities discuss issues, policies, and challenges in people's lives, communities, and society." www.americansforthearts.org.

"Teaching through the arts can present difficult concepts visually," ...www.senecaacademy.org

"Total appropriations to state art agencies (SAA's) are projected to increase by 49.5%..." nasaa-arts.org

Art in the News see all

Indigenous Artists Voice Support for Land Restitution in New Billboard Campaign

Three decades ago, November was designated Native American Heritage month as a way to honor the original inhabitants of is now the United States. www.hyperallergic.com

THE HEALING MUSEUM

The idea that making and experiencing art can be therapeutic pervades contemporary culture, so it is no surprise that museums are responding to the collective trauma of Covid-19 by addressing concerns of mental and physical health with unprecendented intensity. www.artnews.com

 

Artists, Educators, and the Public Come Together to Discuss Culture and Arts Education in Times of Crisis

In honor of the 10th International Arts Education week, art projects and scholarly events in South Korea addressed arts education and its function in society and culture. hyperallergic.com

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2019 Data Analyzed by National Endowment for the Arts and Bureau of Economic Analysis Shows Sector Growth Before Pandemic. www.arts.gov

Namta has once again became a sponsor for the Mid-Carolina Region of the Scholastic Art Awards. This is the nations' longest running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens.

Our sponsorship allows for the gold key winners art work to be featured on billboards in the Charlotte NC area, Namta's headquarters. These future artists are recognized for their talent, creativity and perseverance especially during these difficult times. Their art is a testament to their passion for the arts.

See additional winners : https://coaa.uncc.edu

There is unprecedented enthusiasm among young art collectors today for discovering local artists. www.artworkarvhive.com

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