World Art Day
Join us on April 15 to celebrate the arts for World Art Day!
Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO
This World Art Day is a timely reminder that art can unite and connect us even in the most difficult of circumstances. Indeed, the power of art to bring people together, to inspire, heal and share, has become increasingly clear during recent conflicts and crises, including COVID-19.
Show off your art!
Join us in celebrating World Art Day! Share a photo or video of your favorite piece of art, whether it's a painting, sculpture, photograph, or any other form of creative expression. Use the hashtag #MGBartday and tag us @mygoodbrain so we can see your submission! Let's create a virtual gallery of art from around the world and show the power of art to inspire and connect us all.
For Businesses and Organizations:
Become a Community Partner for World Art Day!
We invite all small business and organizations to become a My Good Brain community partner and join us in celebrating World Art Day! We are highlighting all the ways that art can benefit our mental wellbeing.
On April 15, share a photo or video of you and your organization on Instagram engaging in art-making. Tag us @mygoodbrain and use the hashtag #MGBartday.
To be featured as community partner, please complete the form below information by 4/14:
World Art Day is about recognizing the contribution of art in the diffusion of knowledge and its importance for nurturing creativity, innovation and cultural diversity, underlining the need to support the development of art as a means to achieve a more developed, free and peaceful world.
Art & Mental Wellness
We at My Good Brain are passionate about art because there are many mental health benefits to engaging in art-making. From self-expression, stress-relief, to improving one’s cognitive and social-emotional learning skills, there are many reasons to take up art-making no matter what age you are.
Check out the infographics and shareable images we created below! Feel free to download and share them on your social media pages in celebration of World Art Day!
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How Dancing Boosts Our Self-Esteem
Dancing is not only a great way to have fun with your friends, but it’s also a way to boost our self-esteem!
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Benefits of Art & Self-Expression
Creating art gives you a meaningful outlet for this creative energy and you feel more relaxed, clear and calm, just like in a meditation.
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Music and Mental Health
How does music connect us? Learn more about how music plays a role in our social connection and mental wellness.
Photo Gallery
Share your World Art Day photos and videos with us on Instagram! Be sure to tag us @mygoodbrain and use the hashtag #MGBartday so we can feature your photos and videos below!
Check back here on April 15!
