National Arts in Education Week promotes and showcases the transformative power of the arts in education.

Arts education, comprising a rich array of disciplines including dance, music, theatre, media arts, literature, design, and visual arts, is a core academic subject and an essential element of a complete and balanced education for all students. According to the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities, the value of art and its linked to educational success is supported by decades of research.

Students of all ages benefit from artistic learning, innovative thinking, and creativity.