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3rd National Conference
U.S. NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR UNESCO
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THE CITIZEN AND THE UNITED NATIONS

Hunter College——605 Park Avenue——New York City——January 27-31, 1952

January 16, 1952

PARTICIPATION OF ARTISTS IN THE THIRD NATIONAL CONFERENCE

American painters, sculptors, graphic artists, and architects will join with representatives of education, science and other professions as participants in the Third National Conference of the U.S. National Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The Conference will open Sunday, January 27, lasting through Thursday, January 31, at Hunter College, New York City. The Conference theme is "The Citizen and the United Nations" dealing with the work of the United Nations and its specialized agencies like UNESCO. 

Artists have been invited in the belief that the artists as a citizen of his community has an obligation and an interest in world affairs. UNESCO believes that the artist as the interpreter of life makes a daily contribution to better understanding among peoples, an understanding which is basic to peace and goodwill. 

To the artist, this Conference provides the opportunity to share his knowledge, experience and fundamental concepts not merely with his associates in his chosen field, but collectively with representatives from all fields and as members of their respective communities. 

A special committee has worked with the Conference planners to assure the representation of artists at the Conference. Headed by co-chairmen, Theodore Brenson and Russell Cowles, this committee was organized under the sponsorship of Artists Equity Association. Preliminary to the opening of the Conference, Equity will hold a meeting on Saturday afternoon, January 26, at 2:15 in the Small Auditorium at Hunter College, to acquaint artists with the purpose of the Conference and to orient them on how they can participate. This meeting, chaired by Robert Gwathmey, on "The American Artist in the World Today" will present speakers on various points of interest to the artist. A welcome address by Yasuo Kuniyoshi will be followed by a speech by Henry Billings, president of Equity, on UNESCO's plans