Schroeder Cherry, IMLS Counselor to the Director, and Dr. Radice welcome forum attendee Elizabeth Pena of Buffalo State College.

Michael Shapiro, Director of the High Museum of Art, delivers his opening remarks.

Dr. Radice delivers her welcome to the forum attendees.

Loretta Parham, Library Director & CEO at the Robert W. Woodruff Library, speaks during the "Significance of and Challenges Facing America’s Diverse Collections" session.

Speakers on the "Significance of and Challenges Facing America’s Diverse Collections" panel answer questions from the audience.

Debbie Hess Norris, Chair and Professor, Department of Art Conservation, University of Delaware presents during the "Connecting to Solutions: Addressing Issues of Special Significance to Diverse Collections" session.

Roberta Conner, Director of the Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, also presents during the "Connecting to Solutions" session.

Lonnie Bunch, the Director of the Smithsonian;s National Museum of African American History and Culture, delivers the Keynote Address.

A reception was held after the keynote address.

Forum attendees get a chance to network at the reception.

Shirley Mitchell from Bank of America makes an important announcement during the morning welcome.

Vernon Courtney, Director of the Hampton University Museum and Archives, speaks during the "Connecting to Solutions: Covering the Fundamentals" session.

Francine Henderson of the Auburn Avenue Research Library asks a question of "Connecting to Solutions: Covering the Fundamentals" panel members.

Ron Chew, former Executive Director of the Wing Luke Cultural Center, speaks during the Connecting to Funding and the Public" session.

Forum attendees enjoy more opportunities to network.

At the Connections Lab, participants connected with speakers, representatives of funding agencies, and each other.