Expressing support for the designation of April 13, 2025, through April 26, 2025, as "National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week".
H. Res. 356 is a nonbinding resolution introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Velázquez on April 28, 2025. It expresses support for designating April 13–26, 2025, as National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week. The resolution is ceremonial in nature and does not authorize funding or create new programs; instead, it publicly recognizes the value of arts education and the work of the Young Audiences Arts for Learning network, urging observance through ceremonies and activities to raise awareness of the role of arts in education. The full text emphasizes the broad benefits of arts education—across dance, music, theater, media arts, literature, design, and visual arts—and cites the network’s reach and impact. It highlights the economic importance of the nonprofit arts sector and presents extensive examples of programs and participation across numerous states and affiliates, underscoring the network’s role in enriching student learning and community life.
Key Points
- 1The resolution designates a specific week, April 13–April 26, 2025, as National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week and urges observance.
- 2It recognizes arts education as essential to a well-rounded education, promoting critical thinking, creativity, communication, and cross-cultural understanding.
- 3It highlights the reach and impact of Young Audiences Arts for Learning, noting millions of participants annually, thousands of programs, and thousands of educators and teaching artists.
- 4It notes that the network comprises about 30 affiliates nationwide, with participating programs across many states and districts, demonstrating broad geographic scope.
- 5It encourages ceremonies and activities nationwide to raise awareness of the value of arts in education and its contribution to society.