For Immediate Release
TRANSCRIPTS FROM 1998 DIRECTORS FORUM RELEASED BY THE AMERICAN
FEDERATION OF ARTS

May 12, 1999 ..... The American Federation of Arts announced today the
publication of the transcripts from the AFA's Fifth Annual Directors
Forum, held in New York City last fall, containing the presentations of
distinguished representatives from the arts, museums, educational and
cultural organizations, and the business community.  Schuyler G. Chapin,
Commissioner of New York City's Department of Cultural Affairs,
delivered an eloquent keynote address at the opening dinner held at the
National Arts Club.

The Directors Forum, established by the AFA in 1994, provides a singular
opportunity for leaders of smaller art museums to engage distinguished
leaders in the museum world, the arts, government, and business, and to
network with colleagues.

Titled A Unique Perspective:  Exploring the Big Impact of Small Museums,
the Directors Forum attracted 85 participants from across North America,
the Caribbean, and Europe.  The two days of workshops, panels, and
discussions, followed by illuminating gallery tours, took place at
eminent city institutions including the Drawing Center, Fisher Landau
Center, The Forbes Magazine Gallery, New Museum of Contemporary Art,
Pierpont Morgan Library, and P. S. 1 Contemporary Art Center.

The publication of the Directors Forum Transcripts is made possible by
The Joe and Emily Lowe Foundation.

Art museum professionals only may receive a free copy of the transcripts
or information about the Sixth Annual Directors Forum, scheduled for
November 7-9, 1999, please contact John W. Nichols, Director of Museum
Services, The American Federation of the Arts, via email at
[log in to unmask] or by calling 800-232-0270, x39.

For further press information about the Directors Forum or The American
Federation of Arts, please contact:

Lisbeth Mark
Director of Communications,
The American Federation of Arts
tel:  212/988-7700, x30
fax: 212/861-2487
 e-mail: [log in to unmask]

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