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Proc 10267ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10267

National Arts and Humanities Month, 2021

President Biden proclaimed October 2021 as National Arts and Humanities Month, calling on Americans to observe it with programs and activities. The proclamation highlights the role of arts and humanities in healing from the COVID-19 pandemic, promoting equity, and supporting economic recovery, while referencing existing Biden administration funding through the American Rescue Plan for arts venues and cultural institutions.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 55445

Impact dates

  1. National Arts and Humanities Month begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 2021 as National Arts and Humanities Month
  • Call upon people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of October 2021 as National Arts and Humanities Month

Near term (90d)

  • Observation month with programs and ceremonies

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Proclamation references past funding decisions (American Rescue Plan) but creates no new obligations; text blends ceremonial purpose with implicit political messaging on administration priorities
Proclamation 10267: National Arts and Humanities Month, 2021 · Executive Orders