National Arts & Health Day
On July 26, 2025, join communities across the country in celebrating National Arts & Health Day, an annual event honoring the transformative power of the arts in health, healing, and social connection. Organized by the National League of Cities, this initiative highlights how creative expression strengthens community wellbeing and deepens social cohesion.
How to Celebrate Arts & Health Day in Your Community
Proclaim July 26th to be Arts & Health Day in your city! Join cities across the country in recognizing how the arts build community cohesion and help us heal and thrive.
- Download the proclamation template and tailor it for your city, town, or village.
- Complete this brief form so that we can capture and amplify your community’s participation.
Highlight an arts program in your city on social media! Download the Arts & Health Day social frame graphic and use it to highlight how the arts contribute to wellbeing in your community. Show off a mural, sculpture, performance, or other form of artistic expression. Use the hashtag #ArtsHealthDay25 to join the national conversation about arts and health.
