The theme for the Second World Summit on the Arts and Culture, to be held in Singapore on 23-26 November 2003, will be Creating Connections: Trends in government Support for Artistic Creativity. The Summit will provide excellent opportunities to network with leaders in public financing of the arts and debate how governments 'create connections' - between individuals, communities, organisations and other government sectors - to strengthen support for the arts and culture. The Summit will be presented by the National Arts Council of Singapore in partnership with IFACCA. Please email the secretariat if there are themes you particularly wish to explore or speakers you wish to suggest. Registration details will be circulated early in 2003.