World Art Day: Date, History, Significance And Objectives
According to UNESCO, World Art Day is also an occasion to shine a light on arts education in schools, as culture can pave the way for inclusive and equitable education.
World Art Day is celebrated every year on April 15 to recognise the work of artists and underline the significance of art in life.
In 1948, during the third general conference of UNESCO in Beirut, Lebanon, the director general was tasked with recognising ways in which artists could contribute to the aims of UNESCO.
Simultaneously, this initiative was meant to help identify the social, political, and economic hurdles that artists faced in their profession.
World Art Day: Date
This day is celebrated on April 15 to mark the birth of Leonardo da Vinci.
World Art Day: History
The International Association of Art (IAA) mooted the idea of celebrating World Art Day in 2011 at the 17th General Assembly held in Guadalajara, Mexico. The proposal was accepted, and the first World Art Day was celebrated on April 15, 2012.
At the first World Art Day celebrations, several countries organised cultural and artistic events such as music, dance, painting, sculpture, performances, theatre, cinema, poetry, photography and multimedia to encourage artists and to showcase their works.
World Art Day: Significance
This day is celebrated to connect society with different artistic creations. It highlights the contribution of art to a more developed, liberal, and peaceful world. The day further encourages artists to participate in several events, art programmes, projects, and initiatives that reflect the United Nations' values and purposes.
World Art Day: Objectives
World Art Day helps include art as a transversal approach in UNESCO’s different sectors and programmes. It is used as a cross-sectional tool across countries to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals 2030 .
This day brings together the 180 cities that are a part of the Creative Cities Network of UNESCO that aim to prioritise art and creativity along with sustainable and developmental goals.
Popular Quotes On Art
"The true work of art is but a shadow of the divine perfection." -Michelangelo
"If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced" -Vincent Van Gogh
"Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others." -Jonathan Swift
"The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls." -Pablo Picasso
