About The Series
This program is presented as part of the Arts & Business Council of Americans for the Arts' MetLife Foundation National Arts Forum Series. Forums take place in 20 cities nationwide: Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Hartford, Houston, Indianapolis, Miami, New York, Oklahoma City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Providence, St. Louis, Saint Paul, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, and are produced by local member organizations of Americans for the Arts. In Portland two forums will be co-produced and presented by the Regional Arts & Culture Council and Northwest Business for Culture and the Arts. The series explores pressing issues facing arts organizations across the country. Highlights from each participating city will be posted on the Americans for the Arts website, www.americansforthearts.org throughout 2005.
MetLife Foundation
MetLife Foundation was established by MetLife to carry on its long-standing tradition of corporate contributions and community involvement. Grants are made to support health, educational, civic and cultural organizations and programs. Recognizing the vital role the arts play in building communities and educating young people, MetLife Foundation provides grants to cultural organizations throughout the country. Support is emphasized for opportunities to bring cultural experiences to wider audiences and for projects with large and diverse audiences that help promote greater understanding among different cultures and bring communities together. For more information about the Foundation, please visit its website at www.metlife.org.