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National Arts & Humanities Month was established in 1993 and is celebrated every October[1] in the United States. It was initiated to encourage Americans to explore new facets of the arts and humanities in their lives, and to begin a lifelong habit of participation in the arts and humanities. It has become the nation's largest collective annual celebration of the arts and humanities.
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National Arts and Humanities Month's four goals are:
- FOCUSING: To create a national, state and local focus on the arts and humanities through the media,
- ENCOURAGING: To encourage the participation of individuals, as well as arts, humanities and other organizations nationwide,
- ALLOWING: To provide an opportunity for federal, state and local business, government and civic leaders to declare their support for the arts and humanities,
- RAISING: To establish a highly visible vehicle for raising public awareness about the arts and humanities.