October is National Arts and Humanities Month

Join in the celebration!

A note from Americans for the Arts on the role of the arts in 2020:

In this turbulent year, the arts and humanities have played a critically important role in getting us through the COVID-19 pandemic and in amplifying the need for racial equity across the country. National Arts & Humanities Month is the time for communities to come together in unified celebration of the power of the arts to make a difference and change our lives for the better.

5 Ways to Celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month

NAHM is a coast-to-coast collective recognition of the importance of culture in America. NAHM was launched by Americans for the Arts more than 30 years ago as National Arts Week in honor of the twentieth anniversary of the National Endowment for the Arts. Below are just a few of the ways you can participate with us NAHM in October. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more opportunities to incorporate arts into your daily activities and to share your favorite moments. Tag us and use the hashtag #ROSWELLARTS

1. #ShowYourArt2020 - 31 Day Photo Challenge

Join us in a month long photo challenge created by Americans for the Arts to celebrate art in our communities. Help us share why Roswell is a destination for the arts!

Print off the list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram to discover the unique
theme of the day.
Snap a picture that answers the theme
Post the images to Facebook or Instagram – make sure to tag @RoswellArts and use the hashtag #RoswellArts

2. Explore Public Art in Roswell

Take an Art Walk through Roswell Mill
Bike or jog between sculptures at Riverside Park
OR Click here and use the RAF interactive art map to plan a fun fall outing exploring art in Roswell. Don’t forget to add stops to your favorite brewery or restaurant along the way to make the trip complete!
However you choose to explore the public art throughout our city, download the FREE Otocast app to hear the artists tell you their stories along the way

Jack Was Optimistic by Chris Plaisted, Sponsored by the Hagan Family Foundation

Oraiste Agus Liath by Aisling Millar Sponsor: Van Epps LLC

Golden By Joe Norman.
Located at Sloan Street Park

Take the pledge to Make Your Vote Count! Click here to sign TODAY and learn how you can advocate for the creative industry to local, regional and national leaders!
Did you know that (approximately) In Fulton County, 4,675 Arts-Related Businesses employ 45,219 people? Or that the arts and culture sector contributes $24.4 billion to Georgia’s economy?. CLICK HERE to learn more about why the Arts matter in Georgia
Share 10 Reasons to Support the Arts in 2020 with friends, family and neighbors!

4. Make Plans to Attend a Pop Up Concert

Roswell Arts Fund and From the Earth Brewing Company are reimagining how to create safe and fun community events for artists and audiences. By incorporating physical distancing, requiring face masks and transforming parking lots into outdoor performance areas we are able to continue the Pop Up Performance series and produce concerts featuring world-class performances.