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for an International Arts Congress, a talk on "Art in the United States Today" by Harry Gottlieb, and speeches on "Freedom of Expression" by Hale Woodruff, "Education and Criticism" by Ruth Reeves, and "An International Program for Art" by Theodore Brenson. Each topic will be opened by the speaker for discussion from the floor. All delegates are invited to attend.

Following the Conference opening on Sunday, the Conference will continue Monday, January 28, with a series of section meetings. In these, representatives of all interest fields will meet with one another to hear reports dealing with special areas of international cooperation and highlighting the problems which stand in the way of achieving peace and human welfare. Section Meetings of particular interest to the artist are: The Fight Against Ignorance: Raising the World Educational Level; Communications in the World Community; Peaceful Settlement and Collective Security.

Throughout the Conference there will be special meetings relating to cultural relations. On Monday evening, January 28, from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m., artists, museum workers, and art teachers are invited to attend a meeting on "UNESCO and the Visual Arts: Appraisal and Looking Forward" (Small auditorium, Hunter College). This will be a review of UNESCO's program in the visual arts in terms of what that program has contributed to international understanding and a planning session for recommended action in the future. A panel composed of individuals who have worked closely with UNESCO for the past few years will evaluate the program activities. The audience will also hear a brief statement on how they, as individuals, can best participate in other Conference meetings.

Tuesday night, January 29, there will be a discussion on the general topic "Merging World Outlooks" with speakers on "Philosophy: East and West", "The Concept of Man in East and West", and "The Cultural Unity of Man."

The following morning a program will take place entitled "Bridge and Barrier: Cultures and Languages."

During the day on Tuesday and again on Wednesday afternoon attention will center on opportunities, obligations, and resources available for participation in world affairs. Individuals may choose one from a large number of group meetings designed for those interested in the educational institution as a force in developing international understanding or for those interested in the voluntary organizations, as a medium of adult education; i.e., international relations organizations, teaching about the United Nations at the secondary level, creating understanding of other countries, exchange of professors, and teacher training. These group meetings are not to pass resolutions relating to substantive issues but are rather to agree upon ways of increasing the effectiveness of present educational means and methods related to world affairs.