White House Proclaims October as National Arts and Humanities Month

President Obama has issued a White House proclamation that recognizes the value of the arts and humanities and kicks off this month’s celebrations.

Within the proclamation, President Obama states: "Millions of Americans earn a living in the arts and humanities, and the non-profit and for-profit arts industries are important parts of both our cultural heritage and our economy...We must recognize the contributions of the arts and humanities not only by supporting the artists of today, but also by giving opportunities to the creative thinkers of tomorrow. Educators across our country are opening young minds, fostering innovation, and developing imaginations through arts education."