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Celebrate the beauty of art on World Art Day - explore new artists, get creative with crafts, and appreciate all forms of art!
Celebrate World Art Day on April 15th with friends, family and art lovers of all kinds! This day has been observed since 2012 to recognize the impact that art has on our lives. While it originated in Italy, it is now celebrated around the world as a way to bring people together through creativity and appreciation of art. From drawing and painting to sculpture and photography, there are endless possibilities for artistic expression. So this World Art Day, take some time to explore your creative side and show the world what you're made of!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>World Art Day Proposal</div><div class='timeline-text'>The International Association of Art (IAA/AIAP) first proposes the idea of a World Art Day, suggesting the date to coincide with Leonardo da Vinci's birthday.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Celebrations</div><div class='timeline-text'>The inaugural World Art Day is celebrated on April 15, primarily in Italy yet quickly spreads to various countries globally.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Organizational Support</div><div class='timeline-text'>UNESCO officially supports World Art Day, broadening its reach and solidifying its international recognition.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Digital Participation</div><div class='timeline-text'>With social media's growth, World Art Day starts trending online, leading to a rise in virtual celebrations and art sharing platforms.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Celebration</div><div class='timeline-text'>World Art Day becomes celebrated in over 120 countries, with numerous events, exhibitions, and workshops organized across the world.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Virtual Celebrations</div><div class='timeline-text'>Due to the global pandemic, World Art Day was celebrated virtually, with artists, museums, and galleries sharing art and hosting online sessions.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit an art museum</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a day to visit the local art museum and explore all of the amazing artwork they have on display. Whether you’re a fan of modern art or Renaissance masterpieces, you’ll be sure to find something that speaks to you.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make your own art</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Grab some paper, pencils and paints and get creative. Whether you’re a professional artist or just a hobbyist, make a piece of art to celebrate World Art Day.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend an art show</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look for local art shows going on in your area, or attend one of the many virtual art shows popping up online. It’s a great way to support other artist while also getting to see some amazing artwork.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share your favorite artwork</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share your favorite artwork on social media and tag the artist if possible. It’s a great way to show your appreciation for their work and may even lead to new opportunities for them.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Collect artwork from around the world</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Go online and search for unique artwork from different countries around the world. You can learn so much about different cultures by looking at their artwork, and it makes a great addition to any home.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It celebrates creativity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Art Day is a celebration of the power of art and creativity to make positive change in our world. It's all about honoring the audaciousness of artist’s ideas as they explore different techniques, mediums and subjects, often inspired by contemporary themes in society.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages appreciation of diversity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Art Day celebrates the rich diversity of art styles around the world. Everywhere you look, there are amazing works of art created by people from different cultural backgrounds, with different individual perspectives. By appreciating artwork from many perspectives, we gain insight into cultures that may otherwise be foreign to us.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes global understanding</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>With World Art Day, we have the opportunity to take time out and appreciate the talents of artists from all over the globe. By looking at these works through their eyes, it can help us gain an understanding of the different cultures across the world and how they view our shared experiences through their own creative lenses.</p></div></div>
World Art Day is celebrated on April 15th every year. In 2024, World Art Day falls on a Monday.
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