World Art Day is celebrated every year on April 15 . It aims to reinforce the connections between artistic expression and society, increase awareness of the variety of artistic expressions, and highlight how artists contribute to sustainable development .
Key Facts:
- Purpose: To promote art and its crucial role in society . It serves as a reminder that art can unite and connect people, even in difficult situations .
- Theme (2025): The International Association of Arts (IAA) theme for 2025 is “DNA- Do No Algorithm,” . This theme celebrates human creativity and presents works by human artists as a counterpoint to AI-generated art . The theme establishes boundaries preventing AI from originating artwork where an artist can generate an idea and print it .
- Activities: Celebrations include debates, conferences, workshops, cultural events, presentations, and exhibitions .
- Organizers: The United Nations, UNESCO, Artists for Peace, and worldwide museums organize World Art Day .
- Celebrations: Los Angeles hosts celebrations ranging from mural tours to music and painting .
How to celebrate World Art Day:
- Celebrate the arts in general .
- Encourage participation through debates, conferences, workshops, cultural events, presentations, and exhibitions .
UNESCO will also organize a webinar to mark the day in 2025 . The UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development (MONDIACULT) 2025 edition will be held in Barcelona, where common solutions to ensure AI respects artist rights will be discussed .
