latest | May 9, 2023
Fact of the Week #272
89% of artists and crafters see creating as a way to improve their mental health. From Namta's 2023 Creative Outlook Market Research Study
Fact of the Week #215
State arts agencies (SAA's) support lifelong learning in the arts. By supporting arts education in the schools, state arts agencies foster young imaginations, ...www.nasaa-arts.org
Fact of the Week #214
Visual art engagement varied based on whether the adults lived in a metro or non-metro area. www.arts.gov
Fact of the Week #213
Numerous studies have shown that art and music can help soothe chronic pain, stave off symptoms of dementia...www.nytimes.com
Fact of the Week #212
There are roughly 4.7 million total workers in the broader arts and cultural sectors, artists and non-artists alike. arts.gov
Fact of the Week #211
"Art and culture have the power to lift up what makes a community thrive." www.frbsf.org
Fact of the Week #210
"Because we were an immigrant family and I am first-generation, I always had this imbalance of belonging. I think at first it was the language barrier, not speaking English, but then it started becoming about how I look. Artsy.net
Fact of the Week #209
A large majority of state arts agencies are pursuing at least one program, policy, service or partnership related to serving military and veteran populations through the arts. https://nasaa-arts.org
Fact of the Week #208
Scientific studies tell us that art heals by changing a person's physiology and attitude. www.artashealing.org