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MetLife Foundation National Arts Forum Series
Since 2002, the MetLife Foundation National Arts Forum Series has brought together nonprofit and private-sector professionals to examine pressing issues facing arts organizations around the country.
2008 Series: New Frameworks for Cultural Leadership
This series looks at the forces reshaping our culture and how organizations and people can thrive in this period of disruptive change. The RenGen, short for renaissance generation, is a cultural movement created by the confluence of art, education, entertainment, and business that has as its center a powerful new player: the cultural consumer.
Author and cultural analyst Patricia Martin defines a growing stratum of Americans who thrive on information and ideas to fuel their creativity and shows how it will drive the next wave of innovation. Martin’s presentation, based on her new book, RenGen: Renaissance Generation, gives us a provocative new way to think about change.
Learn more about the upcoming 2008 Forums.
- 2002: Arts Issues: Community Dialogues Across America
- 2003–2004: Strategic Alliances, Leadership Development, and New Business Practices and Trends
- 2005–2006: The Transforming Arts Landscape: Cutting-Edge Strategies that Target the Private Sector
- 2006–2007: Arts and Workforce Development
This program is made possible through the generous support of 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.
