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----------------------------Original message---------------------------- 1998 Conference Focus Philadelphia has a long history as home to creators, educators, and connoisseurs of the visual arts. The 1998 conference program includes sessions that will highlight this important role: -- "Philadelphia Collects: The Evolution of Some of the Great Collections of the City." Gain new insight into the collections behind names such as McIlhenny, Johnson, Horter, and Rosenbach. -- "Outside the Lines: Some Non-Traditional Art Education Programs in Philadelphia." Formal and unconventional approaches unique to this city will be presented. -- "Education of Women in the Arts: An Historic Overview." Learn more about the role Moore College of Art and Design played in the arts education of women in the first half of this century; discover Cecelia Beaux's influence as an educator; and hear Audrey Flack relate her experiences in becoming an artist. Opportunities abound to investigate outstanding collections in the area: Tours include the world-famous Barnes Foundation, the Winterthur Museum and Longwood Gardens, and of course visits to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Museum of American Art of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. These tours are filling up quickly, so early registration is essential to securing a space. Mark your calendars -- the deadline for discount pre-registration rates is February 10, 1998 -- less than three weeks away. For more information and registration materials, contact Sloane Ponder, ARLIS/NA Conference Manager, at (800) 89ARLIS, ext. 237 or go to the 1998 ARLIS/NA Conference Web site at: http://astro.ocis.temple.edu/~andrea. Watch ARLIS-L for more updates, conference news, and useful information. See you in Philadelphia!