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New International Research Study on Arts and Cultural Engagement
The Social Biobehavioural Research Group at University College London was recently awarded a £3.5m Wellcome Discovery Award for a seven-year research study on the impact of arts and cultural engagement (ACEng) on health outcomes.
Suggested Listening: Power, People & Planet Podcast with Kumi Naidoo
The effort required to create systemic change can be daunting, and it can help to hear from others who are doing the work.
Nominate a Changemaker for the Creativity for Social Change Award
The Creativity for Social Change Award invites nominations for individuals and art collectives using creative means to respond to local and global challenges.
Submit Your Work to Perspectives on Arts in Health
Perspectives on Arts in Health (PAH) invites submissions from students, academics, and practitioners involved in arts in health initiatives around the world.
Free Report from Sound Diplomacy: “Why Impact Matters”
To keep a music program running these days, it’s not enough to just believe in the work. We must be able to demonstrate our impact.
Upcoming Events with SIMM
RESEO Offers Free Fundraising Webinar
The European Network for Opera, Music and Dance Education (RESEO) will host a free webinar on November 17 with specific guidance for arts education organizations looking to apply to major European funding programs.
EDITORIAL
The Power of Youth Voice
Ayde Diaz, El Sistema USA 2025 Youth Ambassador; YOLA Torres Student
An instructor once told me, “When we listen to our students, we remember why we’re here. Their perspective makes us better.” That was the moment I realized our learning experiences aren’t a one-way street. In programs that truly value our voices, the impact extends far beyond the classroom. It reaches families, neighborhoods, and entire communities.
ClimateMusic Invites Streaming Partners for Interactive Digital Concert Series
If you’re an artist who is curious about climate action and want to connect with others on the topic in a fun and engaging way, ClimateMusic is inviting people to join their free live-streamed concert EcoEcho on November 8 as a streaming partner.
New Issue from Music & Arts in Action
Music & Arts in Action has released their latest online issue, “Music Education Among Refugee and Migrant Youths: Sharing, Belonging, Including.”

