National Arts in Education Week is September 14-20, 2025! This national celebration started in 2010 with the passing of US House Resolution 275 in an effort to bring attention to the arts to local, regional, and national elected officials. This year, we’ll be showing the importance of arts in schools all week long on social media with partner spotlights, research, videos, and more, so be sure you’re following us!
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Some of our partners will also be joining us on Facebook live to take a deeper dive into South Carolina arts education. Check out the details below.
Raise your voice for arts education.
This nationwide advocacy campaign comes at a critical moment as Congress faces the September 30 budget deadline and key decisions about federal arts education funding.
This Year’s Theme: Stronger Together for Arts in Education
The strength of our movement comes from acting together—educators, students, families, cultural organizations, and advocates raising their voices as one. Our message is clear: Every student deserves the opportunity to create, innovate, and thrive through the arts.
Here is how you can join the National Arts in Education Week campaign from Americans for the Arts:
- Amplify the Message – Use their social media toolkit with ready-to-use posts and impactful graphics. Join the conversation with #ArtsEdWeek.
- Contact Congress – Tell your representatives to stand strong for arts education and support our legislative priorities.
- Access Resources – Download one-pagers, fast facts, and advocacy materials to make your case locally.
Learn more and take action this Arts Ed Week>>
Additional SCAA Advocacy Resources >>
Celebrating Arts Education…. School Days and BEYOND!
Thursday, September 18th
12 PM – Live on Our Facebook Page
Every arts advocate knows that arts education is instrumental to building academic achievement, career readiness, and innovation in our students. In South Carolina, we’re also celebrating the many nonprofit organizations who play an important role is arts education during the school day, in afterschool settings, and in summer learning. Join us LIVE Facebook to learn about how Governor’s Award for the Arts winner Engaging Creative Minds partners with South Carolina schools to help ensure that every student has the opportunity to create, innovate, and thrive through the arts!
Guests:
Robin Berlinsky
CEO, Engaging Creative Minds
Starr Jordan
Program Strategist, Engaging Creative Minds
Shelly Goughnour
Assistant Academic Director of Visual & Performing Arts, Charleston County School District
More from Americans for the Arts:
Office Hours with the Arts Advocacy Team
Friday, September 12th
2 PM
This special Office Hours session features three panels linking innovation, federal policy, and local advocacy:
- Capitol Hill Leaders
Hear from Members of Congress and staff about how federal policy is shaping the future of arts education—and how advocates can ensure lawmakers prioritize equitable access. - State and Local Advocates
Leaders from the Music is Education Coalition—including Lynn Tuttle and Dr. James Weaver—alongside visual arts and theatre educators, will share effective strategies that have expanded access to arts education at the state and district level. - National Perspective
Adrian Anantawan, violinist and AFTA’s Johnson Fellow, will share his cross-disciplinary work developing adaptive musical instruments and expanding access to music-making for all students.
Community Conversations: Arts Education Success Stories
Thursday, September 18th
3 PM
Join Americans for the Arts for a dynamic conversation with arts education changemakers from across the country. This session will spotlight powerful local innovations—and give you the chance to connect directly with peers in small-group breakouts.
Together, you’ll explore how communities are advancing access to arts education, building sustainable partnerships, and driving policy impact from the ground up.
