Arts Observances

A day where we can celebrate and share illustration – the art that is essential to our lives.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Day With(out) Art Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Choral Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Violin Day

It was on this day in 1872, in a novel by Jules Verne, that Phileas Fogg made his infamous bet he could travel around the world in 80 days.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Jolabokaflod.

A day to raise greater awareness among the public and the media on the importance of radio.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Library Lovers Day.

24 February is National Artist Day in Thailand recognizing notable Thai artists in literature and the arts.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Floral Design Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Children’s Craft Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Quilting Day

Celebrate the timeless beauty of verse on World Poetry Day and discover the power of poetic expression to unite and inspire.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Dante Day in Italy

This day is a celebration for those who can see the value and importance of the art form “theatre”.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Poetry Month

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Art Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Haiku Poetry Day.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Poem In Your Pocket Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Great Poetry Reading Day

A day to encourage the participation and education of dance through events and festivals held during this date around the world.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Limerick Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Tap Dance Day

This day celebrates the inventor of these whimsical four-line poems, who annoyingly wasn't from Limerick.

Add some color to your life with this fun and therapeutic pastime.

Honours a famous Kazakh poet from the 19th century.

Make it snappy! August 19th is the day to capture the world around you.

August 27 is "The Duchess Who Wasn't" day, which celebrates the life of Irish author Margaret Wolfe Hungerford.

A day to honor a famous American folk artist whose work remains popular today.

On the anniversary of her death in 1672, we celebrate the works of this early North American poet.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Comic Book Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Poetry Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Black Poetry Day

The work of different types of artists enriches our daily lives in so many ways.