A year of possibilities

A calendar for collective action.

We use international observances as starting points for local art, culture and community programmes. Public event details are published after confirmation.

Please noteThe dates below are international observance dates, not confirmed Art for Life event bookings. Local activities will be announced only after venues and delivery partners are confirmed.
FEB04

World Cancer Day

Health awareness, creative storytelling and cooperation with qualified health partners.

Local activity to be announced
MAR08

International Women’s Day

Celebrating women’s creative practice, voices, leadership and contribution.

Local activity to be announced
MAR21

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Art, dialogue and cultural expression for equality and dignity.

Local activity to be announced
APR15

World Art Day

Open studios, exhibitions, artist conversations and creative workshops.

Local activity to be announced
MAY21

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

Living heritage, contemporary culture and exchange among communities.

Local activity to be announced
JUN05

World Environment Day

Environmental creativity, community art and sustainable practice.

Local activity to be announced
AUG12

International Youth Day

Youth-led arts, creative skills, innovation and opportunities to be seen.

Local activity to be announced
SEP21

International Day of Peace

Artistic exchange, dialogue, shared music and peaceful coexistence.

Local activity to be announced
OCT01–31

Pink Art for Life · Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The annual flagship programme, developed with health partners and community organisations.

Programme subject to confirmation
OCT17

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

Creative approaches to dignity, access, opportunity and community participation.

Local activity to be announced
NOV20

World Children’s Day

Safe, inclusive creative spaces with children’s rights and safeguarding at their centre.

Local activity to be announced
DEC10

Human Rights Day

Art, dignity, equality and the universal values that connect communities.

Local activity to be announced

Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and national children’s days vary by country and should be added to each local hub’s calendar rather than assigned one global date.

Local delivery

Host an Art for Life programme in your city.

Share your location, community, cause and available resources so the idea can be assessed realistically.

Propose a local activity ↗