Today, April 15th, every year, is celebrated as World Arts Day (WAD). This is a day that acknowledges the beauty and meaning of art on a global scale. UNESCO in 2019 instigated this date to be an annual world stage for developing, spreading, and appreciating art in all its forms.
The crux of World Art Day
World Art Day stands for something more than just being written down on one’s calendar; it is also a reminder of how important art remains to our society.
From paintings and sculptures to music and literature, art adds color to our lives while promoting cultural diversity. Essentially, World Art Day strives to remind people about the connection between artistic expression and societal progress.
The history of World Art Day
World Art Day comes each year on the birth anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci, widely known as one of the most influential artists ever to live. Since this artist epitomizes freedom of speech and peace, we should take inspiration from his spirit, especially when it comes to creativity and innovation.
It came into being in 2012 when IAA commemorated Da Vinci’s birthday in Guadalajara, Mexico. This event has since developed into an international commemoration, acknowledging the diverse talents exhibited by artists from every corner of the globe.
The importance of World Art Day
World Art Day offers a platform for advocating for arts education in schools with the aim of creating inclusive environments devoid of discrimination based on ethnicity or race, among others.
Through fostering creativity as well as cultural appreciation, art education can build up social cohesion. This will eventually allow individuals to express themselves freely and in a more positive way.
For instance, through displays and performances during workshops conducted around various parts during World Arts Days, expose human beings to experiencing this wonder-filled power.
In 2024, ‘A Garden Expression: Cultivating Community Through Arts’ will be the theme for World Arts Day, which highlights art as a unifying factor across varied cultural contexts.
World Art Day is destined to reflect on the beauty and significance of art in our lives. It also reminds us that we can enrich the world with our artistic abilities through painting, music, or dancing. Today and every other day, let us all remember Leonardo da Vinci’s legacy while celebrating humanity’s limitless creativity.