After the success of last year's research, Americans for the Arts has once again asked Bill Keens of Wolf, Keens & Company to conduct research on the state of the local arts agency field during these challenging times. You may remember that last year Bill spoke with 28 local arts agencies from all regions of the country to determine the economic and philanthropic conditions in their communities and the strategies they have employed or would like to employ to address the challenges they face. By talking with these leaders once again, we are able to track trends and new initiatives being established nationwide to overcome economic challenges. This effort enables Americans for the Arts to better respond to the current needs of the field, track actual economic conditions and strategies for success, and share what was learned in a timely manner. It also provides an opportunity for local arts agency leaders to learn about the successes and challenges facing their peers and the strategies they are using to advance their work.

Now that the second year of the research and analysis is complete, we invite you to discuss his new findings in one of six regional audioconferences this June. These moderated, interactive, and LIVE audioconference opportunities are FREE to all participants. We would like you to invite producing, presenting, and other constituents to share this experience with you for the 90-minute call at your site. Include your board, staff, and community partners to hear Bill's findings and to ask questions. Last year's audioconferences were a great success and we hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to join your colleagues and share your stories.

REGISTRATION CLOSED 
Each audioconference is LIMITED TO 40 SITES and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please use the links provided TO REGISTER FOR YOUR REGION no later than June 2, 2004. The times below are all EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME—please check your time zone carefully.

Wednesday, June 9—Mid-Atlantic Region: DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VI, VA, WV
10:00–11:30 a.m. (EDT) REGISTER NOW for the Mid-Atlantic Region
Presented in partnership with the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation
Seminar Code: ART8614-0

Wednesday, June 9—Mid-America Region: AR, KS, MO, NE, OK, TX
3:00–4:30 p.m. (EDT) REGISTER NOW for the Mid-America Region
Presented in partnership with the Mid-America Arts Alliance
Seminar Code: ART8615-0

Thursday, June 10—New England Region: CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT
10:00–11:30 a.m. (EDT) REGISTER NOW for the New England Region
Presented in partnership with the New England Foundation for the Arts
Seminar Code: ART8616-0

Thursday, June 10—Mid-West Region: IL, IN, IA, MI, MN, ND, OH, SD, WI
3:00–4:30 p.m. (EDT) REGISTER NOW for the Mid-West Region
Presented in partnership with Arts Midwest
Seminar Code: ART8617-0

Friday, June 11—Southern Region: AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN
10:00–11:30 a.m. (EDT) REGISTER NOW for the Southern Region
Presented in partnership with the Southern Arts Federation
Seminar Code: ART8618-0

Friday, June 11—Western Region: AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY
3:00–4:30 p.m. (EDT) REGISTER NOW for the Western Region
Presented in partnership with WESTAF
Seminar Code: ART8619-0

If you prefer not to register online, you may call Customer Service at 1.800.775.7654 to register. Please mention your seminar code for reference.