National Arts in Education Week is an annual celebration of school-based arts programming, offering an opportunity to explore the impact of arts education! Organized by Americans for the Arts, National Arts in Education Week 2026 will take place September 13-19 under the theme, “Every Student, Every Community.”
According to Americans for the Arts, arts in education drives student success across every measure:
- Academic Achievement: Higher test scores and graduation rates
- Workforce Readiness: Building the creativity and collaboration skills that 72% of business leaders say are essential
- Student Wellness: Providing emotional outlets and supportive communities
- Equity: Ensuring all students can access transformative learning experiences
Americans for the Arts has a page devoted to Arts in Education Week loaded with resources to help you learn more about the impact of arts education and how to increase access and participation in your community!
Additionally, Starting on Monday, September 14 and continuing through Friday, September 18, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will publish a series of blog posts here on our website dedicated to arts in education. Topics include a report on access to arts education in Arizona schools, a feature on a national high school poetry recitation competition, and the announcement of our 2026 AZ Youth Arts Council members!
