Picture a world where the live arts are an integral part of our civic and mental health.

The NEA is launching the Arts Indicators Project, an online tool providing key data on the arts ecosystem in the U.S., with a public webinar on April 2 to introduce this resource and its role in supporting evidence-based decision-making.

Art therapy provides a powerful, process-focused approach to mental health care, helping individuals express and heal through creative activities like painting, poetry, and music.

Engaging in hands-on art activities like pottery can significantly enhance mental health by reducing stress, boosting mood, and fostering creativity, making it beneficial for people of all ages.

Art on prescription programs in Australia, inspired by successful UK models, demonstrate significant mental and physical health benefits for older adults, though they face challenges integrating into the mainstream healthcare system.

Kri Van Sloun shares their journey of overcoming addiction and finding recovery through art and community support, ultimately embracing their identity as a trans man.

Renowned soprano Renee Fleming and geneticist Dr. Francis Collins collaborate through the NIH Music and Health Initiative to study and promote the therapeutic benefits of music in healthcare, advocating for its integration to enhance well-being and treat various health conditions.

First Lady Samina Alvi emphasizes the therapeutic benefits of floral art for mental health at a Floral Art Society of Pakistan event, celebrating the country’s success at the World Association of Floral Arts’ Bloom Oman competition.

Art fosters emotional and mental well-being by helping patients manage symptoms and improve health outcomes, while also supporting doctors in handling job-related stress and enhancing their clinical skills, highlighting its powerful role in holistic healing and healthcare.

The article from Psychology Today highlights the profound impact of art on brain function and mental health. Art not only serves as a source of aesthetic pleasure but also stimulates cognitive and emotional growth.

The controversy emerged after Verge canceled an exhibition of Black artists because of a piece considered racially insensitive, with Nataki Garrett involved through her leadership of the One Nation, One Project initiative, which aims to foster diversity and collaboration in the arts.

Nataki Garrett and Chay Yew have been awarded the 2024 Doris Duke Artist Awards for theatre, receiving $525,000 each. Garrett, known for her leadership in initiatives like One Nation/One Project and Arts For EveryBody, has made significant contributions to theatre.

The correlation between visiting art museums and improved health. Mentioning Arts For EveryBody and urges readers to participate by completing a short survey about their engagement in the arts and its impact on their well-being.

The theme “No Place Like Home” will drive shows and festivals in both large cities and rural locales of this country on July 27, 2024.

The fence surrounding Semillas de Justicia Garden near the intersection of 27th Street and Troy Street is all decked out with a community mural entitled "Little Village Dreams."

Discover how a life-altering injury transformed a Chicago football player into an artist and mental health advocate, bridging the gap between adversity and empowerment through art and community.

One woman's compelling argument on why art is not a luxury but a crucial element of society and our economy, and how Chicago can lead by example.

National League of Cities, 1.4.24

In Utica, Mississippi, community organizing, led by a partnership between the town, Sipp Culture, and Arts for EveryBody, aims to address food access challenges through collective purchasing and the establishment of a cooperative grocery model.

Discover how the White House Arts & Culture Summit reveals the transformative power of art in enhancing mental health, fostering empathy, and uniting diverse cultures, a must-read for advocates of a more inclusive and creative society.