This collection of speeches is concerned with the fine arts and crafts programs in elementary and secondary schools. An introduction outlines the problem of aesthetics and fine arts education. Speakers (1) propose a humanities program for students of all abilities; (2) consider whether marching bands serve an aesthetic purpose in the high schools; (3) explore five student needs which a humanities program should satisfy; (4) discuss the improvement in compensatory education of the New Mexico fine and allied arts programs; (5) urge the promotion of a complete crafts program to stimulate each child's creative imagination; (6) report on the activities of the New Mexico Fine Arts Commission and its value to the schools; (7) survey the future of the fine arts in New Mexico schools; and (8) review the major trends which highlighted the Conference. (JM)