About the World Art Day in Brazil
In 2019, the proclaimed the World Art Day to be celebrated every year on 15 April. Its objective is to promote the development, diffusion, and enjoyment of art.
Art nurtures creativity, innovation, and cultural diversity for all peoples across the globe and plays an important role in sharing knowledge and encouraging curiosity, dialogue, and peace. Art has always had and will always have these qualities if we continue to support environments where artists and artistic freedom are promoted and protected. In this way, furthering the development of art also furthers our means to achieve a free and peaceful world.
Each year, World Art Day celebrations help reinforce the links between artistic creations and society, encourage greater awareness of the diversity of artistic expressions and highlight the contribution of artists to sustainable development. It is also an occasion to shine a light on arts education in schools, as culture can pave the way for inclusive and equitable education and reduce violence in schools.
There is much to learn, share and celebrate on World Art Day. UNESCO encourages everyone to join in through various activities such as debates, conferences, workshops, cultural events, presentations, and exhibitions.
This World Art Day is a timely reminder that art can unite and connect us even in the most difficult of circumstances. Indeed, the power of art to bring people together, to inspire, heal and share, has become increasingly clear during recent conflicts and crises, including COVID-19.
Message from the Director-General - UNESCO
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Art & Human Dignity: Human Rights and Healing Arts for a Culture of Peace
This online event, held on 15 April, aims to examine the positive impact of the arts in promoting global peace, human rights, health, and well-being.
