World Art Day
World Art Day is an international celebration of the fine arts, which was declared by the International Association of Art (IAA/AIAP), an official partner of UNESCO, to promote awareness of creative activity worldwide. The first World Art Day was held on April 15th, 2012, a date chosen in honor of Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday. As a symbol of world peace, freedom of expression, tolerance and brotherhood, da Vinci is also a testament to the influence of the Fine Arts on other fields. In the United States, World Art Day was officially held for the first time in the City of Los Angeles on April 15th, 2015, and and has been celebrated yearly thereafter. IAA-USA, the official U.S.-based chapter of the IAA/AIAP, facilitates World Art Day celebrations nationwide.
Carrizozo, New Mexico, USA joined in the international celebrations of WORLD ART DAY in 2018. Limina Gallery, Malkerson Gallery 408 and the Tularosa Basin Gallery of Photography hosted exhibitions and events including sponsoring the creation and installation of a multinational inspired sculpture which was installed on 12th Street in Carrizozo.
2019 celebrations included gallery exhibitions, music performances, parties, individual artist’s projects and community support. In 2020, Limina Gallery hosted Expressions of Beauty, a “virus safe” online exhibition to celebrate beauty and art. 2021 celebrations included 4 online art exhibitions and a virtual concert. 2022 World Art Day celebrations included an online visual arts exhibit, Art in Multiform, Malkerson Gallery 408 introduced us to “Kiev” in support of Ukraine, and Carrizozo Music, Inc. sponsored two musical performances. 2023 included a Fashion Exhibit, poetry readings, visual art exhibits and a wonderful concert by the N’Awlins Gumbo Kings. Our celebration in 2024 included visual art, fasion and music as well! Pictures and links from many of these events can be viewed here.
2025 celebration events are in the works!
Carrizozo ARTISTS and residents invite you to celebrate WORLD ART DAY with us in CARRIZOZO, NEW MEXICO, USA …
