NEW YORK.- The Art Museum Partnership has released the program for the 2007 Directors Forum for the leaders of art museums nationwide. Open to full-time directors of nonprofit art museums and galleries, the conference will take place in New York City on Sunday, October 21 through Tuesday, October 23. This year's keynote speaker is Holly Block, Executive Director, The Bronx Museum of the Arts. The program will begin with an opening dinner at the historic National Arts Club sponsored by AXA Art Insurance, followed by two days of informative sessions at Sotheby's and The Ukrainian Museum. Eminent guest speakers will explore a variety of timely subjects during the following sessions:

Current Top Legal Issues In Museums: Ask the Lawyers

Introduction To Systems Thinking: Uncovering Hidden Patterns, Anticipating Unexpected Consequences, Finding Leverage

Curatorial Vision And The Art Museum’s Mission: New Talent, Cultural Change, Enduring Values

Everyday Ethics: When, why and how to say “No”

A Conversation With The Art Resource Alliance

Participants will also enjoy morning coffee receptions sponsored by Sotheby's and Curatorial Assistance Traveling Exhibitions, a special luncheon at Sotheby's, plus evening receptions at the Spanierman Gallery and Sperone Westwater Gallery.

The purpose of the Art Museum Partnership and its programs is to identify and provide educational opportunities that facilitate the sharing of information, resources and collections among nonprofit art institutions. These initiatives were established to primarily benefit the small to medium-sized art museums that make up the largest segment in the field, but are not represented by any other dedicated organization. However, larger museums are also encouraged to participate in this vital exchange on issues of common of concern to all.

To participate in the Directors Forum, individuals must be full-time, paid professional directors of nonprofit art museums or galleries that are open to the public on a regular schedule. The registration fee is $295 for members and $395 for non-members, which includes all sessions, receptions and selected meals. For registration and additional information, visit the Art Museum Partnership at: www.ArtMuseumPartnership.org.