About the Series

This forum is presented as part of the MetLife Foundation National Arts Forum Series. Over the past year, forums took place in 20 cities nationwide. They investigated themes related to the arts and workforce development, a topic that allows for an exploration of the central role the arts can play in creating a workforce capable of achieving corporate and citizenship objectives. Excerpts from each forum will be posted on Americans for the Arts' website, www.AmericansForTheArts.org. Forums were produced by program partners of the Arts & Business Council of Americans for the Arts, which is focused on developing private-sector support for the arts within the organization’s broader mission of advancing the arts in America.

About 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.

The forum is made possible through the support of MetLife Foundation and is part of the Arts & Business Council of Americans for the Arts’ MetLife Foundation National Arts Forum Series.