9:00-9:15 a.m.

Chairman's opening remarks

9:15-9:30 a.m.

Congressional/White House updates

9:30-10:00 a.m.

Presentation: 40 years of NEA support for Design

10:00-10:30 a.m.

Presentation: 40 years of NEA support for Music & Opera

10:15-10:30 a.m.

BREAK (w/ anniversary cake and coffee)

11:00-11:30 a.m.

Presentation: The Big Read

11:30-11:45 a.m.

Report: National Governors Association briefing papers

11:45 am-12:00 p.m.

Application Review/Voting

12:00- 12:15 p.m.

Guidelines Review/Voting

12:15-12:30 p.m.

General Discussion

12:00- 12:15 pm

ADJOURN