This document summarizes the proceedings of the Getty Center's national conference. The keynote addresses and views of panelists and audience members are presented. Over 400 art educators, educational leaders, school administrators, artists, and elected officials from across the United States discussed discipline-based art education (DBAE). This approach integrates content and skills from art production, art history, art criticism, and aesthetics. The first day of the conference included a keynote address by Elliot W. Eisner and a panel presentation on "What Do Art Production, Art History, Art Criticism, and Aesthetics Contribute to Art Education?" Day 2 featured a keynote address by William J. Bennett, and classroom visits to Los Angeles (California) area classrooms to observe discipline-based art education instruction. Day 3 included panel presentations on "Art as Basic Education." Discussion sessions were held regarding: (1) advocating DBAE; (2) planning a statewide art program; (3) components of a DBAE program; (4) implementing and maintaining a district art program; (5) resources for developing an art curriculum; (6) the role of creativity in DBAE; (7) DBAE's impact on museum education; and (8) the role of community arts resources. The session closed with a keynote address by Francis S. M. Hodsoll. Appended is a list of conference speakers, panelists, classroom demonstrations, and panel presentations. (SM)