This extraordinarily successful enterprise was coordinated by Ihor Poshyvailo of the Ivan Honchar Museum in Kyiv and Olha Krekoten of the American Embassy in Kyiv, and hosted by the Opishne Pottery Museum. Over 25 museum professionals from throughout the Ukraine attended the seminar, their ranks were swelled by the 100 staff members from the Opishne Pottery Museum, many of whom attended the sessions regularly. 

   The participants surprised us all with an enthusiasm and creativity which enabled a lively interplay within the group and among the seminar coordinators. They expressed a great interest in American museums and a determination to implement what they had learned to make change in their institutions. This positive attitude infused the sessions and set up a wonderful atmosphere.