Celebrate National Arts in Education Week with ArtsNOW

by | Sep 1, 2025

A diverse group of adults enthusiastically participates in an interactive classroom activity, supported by ArtsNOW, an educational foundation. A banner reads "artsNOW National Arts in Education Week September 15-19, 2025.

National Arts in Education Week (September 15-19, 2025) is a nationwide effort to spotlight the role of the arts in transforming classrooms and preparing students with critical 21st-century skills. ArtsNOW, a nonprofit based in the Southeast, works with schools to integrate the arts into academic content standards, reaching more than 99,000 educators and nearly 450,000 students since our founding.

Advocating for Arts Integration
As part of this year’s celebration, ArtsNOW is calling on our community to advocate for increased support of arts-integrated learning. The organization is engaging in legislative advocacy to expand awareness of how the arts improve student engagement, teacher retention, and overall classroom climate.

Our most recent blog post, How to Advocate for the Arts for National Arts in Education Week, discusses the various ways to advocate for arts integration this week.

Make an Impact, One Gift at a Time
In addition to advocacy, ArtsNOW is unveiling our 2025 Impact Gift Catalog, which details specific ways donors can strengthen arts integration.

  • $100 sends a student to STEAM Saturday for hands-on exploration.
  • $1,000 provides materials and teacher support for classroom learning.
  • $5,000 funds a multi-day Foundational Seminar for a team of educators.
  • $70,000 supports a dedicated project position, extending reach into more classrooms.

This catalog features nearly 30 different ways to give to ArtsNOW, making every gift a clear investment in students, educators, and classrooms.  We are very proud that 88% of every dollar goes back to the students and teachers we serve.

Each option is tied to measurable outcomes for students and educators, underscoring how individual and community contributions can translate into direct impact. The 2025 Digital Impact Gift Catalog is available online. Printed copies can be requested by emailing [email protected].

Joining the Celebration
National Arts in Education Week is both a celebration and a call to action. By advocating with policymakers and supporting ArtsNOW’s Impact Gifts, community members can help ensure that arts-integrated learning reaches more classrooms across the Southeast.