National Creativity Day

Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Dec 22, 2023 By Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Originally Published on Feb 05, 2022
National Creativity Day is a way to celebrate artists and their stories.

Where is National Creativity Day celebrated?

The National Creativity Day is a special day celebrated every year on May 30 in the United States of America. This day pays tribute to all the artists and the creative people who endeavor to create art, ideas, innovation, and imagination in all forms of life.

Who is National Creativity Day celebrated by?

National Creativity Day is celebrated mainly by people related to creativity and innovation in their different works of life. This day is observed by not only creative people but also by regular people to honor those who give birth to creative thoughts, such as writers, artists, poets who create great poetry, and other great literary works.

Painters and sculptors also display their craft via constructions and painting.

When did National Creativity Day first start?

National Creativity Day is a relatively new celebration founded in 2018. In association with ScreenwritingU and Hal Croasmun, this day was established to celebrate the creative energies and the creative process of the people who spend their time creating something unique and, in doing so, encourage other people into the world of creativity.

Who started National Creativity Day?

Founded in 2018 by Hal Croasmun and ScreenwritingU, National Creativity Day is a relatively new approach in creating a special day when people are encouraged to devote their time to creating pieces of wonder in different art forms like poetry, painting, writing, and others.

History And Timeline

Worshiping different forms of art and the creative humans associated with them is both fun and exciting. So let us dive down into the history of creativity, art, and all the things that are wonderful.

Creativity Among Greeks

The Ancient Greeks were people who adored creativity and thus did a lot to encourage their folk to use all their creative resources to make new forms of art as they did with poetry and theater.

480 BC

Negative Annotation Of Creativity

The Christian Church made a negative annotation of the word creativity.

480 AD

First Usage Of 'Creativity'

The first usage of the word creativity happened in the 17th century. This word was first used in a poem by Maciej Kazimierz Sarbiewski, who was a Polish poet.

1600s

Study Of Creativity

In 1950, the practical and scientific study of creativity was established by an American psychologist. To better understand the concept of creativity, this study was established by JP Guilford at the American Psychological Association.

1950

Establishment Of National Creativity Day

This particular day was created by Hal Croasmun along with ScreenwritingU to encourage people to explore imagination, art, craft, and history. This day helps people exercise their right to express their thoughts and ideas and encourages people from other backgrounds to do the same.

2018

Traditions And Customs

Every special day has its customs and traditions, and it is the same as concerning National Creativity Day.

This day is usually celebrated by people associated with creativity, like painters, writers, poets, and others.

Few customs and traditions involve sharing different ideas and meeting people of a different culture and tradition to know more about their customs and traditions.

Ways To Observe Or Celebrate National Creativity Day

Not only adults, but children can also take part in National Creativity Day.

Creative forms appear in our day-to-day life, so this day can be an excellent time to observe and honor the beauty of art.

This fun day can become even more exciting if you can form your own idea and solve problems.

You can also actually pay a visit to a different place and observe the art associated with the place.

The National Creativity Day is an excellent opportunity to hold contests for things like writing, calligraphy, painting, sketching, music, dance, acting, and any other form of art you can possibly think of.

Facts And Stats

  • This day is quite important as creativity and innovation are acknowledged and admired by people all over the globe. The people who are associated with this field are held with high respect and prestige, encouraging innovation.
  • World Creativity And Innovation Day is different from National Creativity Day. World Creativity Day is celebrated every year on April 21, all across the globe, by people belonging to other forms of culture and traditions.
  • Along with National Creative Day, May 30 is also celebrated as National Water A Flower Day.

What do you do on creativity day?

You can meet people of different cultures and learn their ways. You can also have fun by admiring various forms of art as this day tends to create awareness on being creative.

How do we celebrate creativity?

Creativity can be celebrated by doing some creative work. You can make an attempt to write a poem or even paint a portrait. If not, you can encourage others to practice their arts.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Saturday, May 30, 2020
  • Sunday, May 30, 2021
  • Monday, May 30, 2022
  • Tuesday, May 30, 2023
  • Thursday, May 30, 2024

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Written by Rajnandini Roychoudhury

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

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Rajnandini RoychoudhuryBachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

With a Master of Arts in English, Rajnandini has pursued her passion for the arts and has become an experienced content writer. She has worked with companies such as Writer's Zone and has had her writing skills recognized by publications such as The Telegraph. Rajnandini is also trilingual and enjoys various hobbies such as music, movies, travel, philanthropy, writing her blog, and reading classic British literature. 

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