World Art Day April 15th

Since 2012 proclaimed by the International Association of Art (IAA/AIAP), a partner of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) every year on April 15th is celebrated World Art Day, this date was chosen in honor of Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday. Da Vinci, as you may know, is one of the most important artists in history, being a painter, sculptor, scientist, among others.

Why is it celebrated?

This international celebration was created to promote awareness of creativity worldwide, being a way of recognition for fine arts that includes a variety of artistic expressions such as drawing, sculpture, literature, music, architecture, dance, photography, etc.

Art is something that may be underestimated most of the times; however, it is a fundamental activity for children as well as for adults; this is because it is not only a way of expression, but also it produces lots of benefits like:

In health

• It strengthens focus

• It helps improve the hand-eye coordination

• Improves the life quality of an ill individual

  • Reduces anxiety and depression symptoms

  • Beneficial for older adults particularly for those that suffer from Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease

• Improves cognitive functions

• Supports emotional intelligence

• Builds self-esteem

• Stress relief

In social interaction

• Improves problem-solving

• Helps express people in new ways

• Stimulates imagination and creativity

• Makes people more observant

• Highlights the sense of humanity

How to celebrate this day?

Now that we are staying at home, we can let our imagination and creativity come alive; we can express ourselves beyond the limits. To be part of this amazing celebration you can sketch a drawing, write an essay, take photographs, create a movie, make up a song, let your body move into a dance, or mold a sculpture. Also, you can learn about famous artists, research to improve your skills, or watch iconic art movies. 

Finally, if you want to make some art this day, don’t forget to use #WorldArtDay, and contact us

Sources:

• https://en.unesco.org/commemorations/worldartday

• https://www.diainternacionalde.com/ficha/dia-mundial-del-arte#:~:text=Desde%20el%20a%C3%B1o%202012%20se,los%20problemas%20que%20nos%20aquejan.

• https://nationaldaycalendar.com/world-art-day-april-15/

• https://www.iaa-usa.org/worldartday

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Art_Day

• https://continuingstudies.uvic.ca/arts/news/how-arts-benefits-us-all-as-humans

• http://artloftasia.com/blog/5-benefits-of-practicing-art/