Register for the conference today! Online registration ends Friday, March 31. | | | | | | | Dear Members, Friends, and Supporters,
In 2022, MANY adopted a new strategic plan, revised its by-laws and personnel policy, and changed the board of directors’ terms to align with the organization’s fiscal year. The annual conference “Envisioning Our Museums for the Seventh Generation” was held in Corning April 9–12. It was the first time many museum professionals gathered in-person since March 2020. Despite the challenges producing this event, we sold out with Covid restricted attendance. Virtual programs continue to help MANY expand its service to the field. From January to August, we partnered with Museum Hue to produce “Museums Support Democracy” a 7-part webinar series. From October to December, we produced a 6-part webinar series featuring the highest rated presentations from the 2022 annual conference. The regranting partnership with NYSCA allowed MANY to reach 102 museums with a total of $500,981 in grants. MANY continued its Pomeroy Fund for NYS History partnership granting 20 museums $5,000 each towards education programs.
| | | | | | | | | | | MANY is committed to salary transparency. As of June 1, 2022 all job postings require a salary range. | | | | | Hiring? MANY Organizational and Industry Members post museum jobs for free. For other job posting opportunities, please contact the MANY office at info@nysmuseums.org or call 518-273-3400 | | | | | | | Register today to join more than 400 museum professionals from across New York State in Syracuse to explore access, inclusion, participation, and engagement as pathways to find center for our institutions and our audiences. | | | | | | | Regional Meet-Ups and Roundtable Discussions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Meet-ups and discussions are free; advance registration required. Limited space available. *Reading this book is not a requirement for participation. | | | Meet-Ups and Roundtable Discussions are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
| | | | | Humanities New York Action Grant
The application for HNY's spring Action Grant is now live for projects starting July 1 or later. Action Grants offer up to $10,000 to implement humanities projects that encourage public audiences to reflect on their values, explore new ideas, and engage with others in their community. All subjects and themes relevant to the communities served are welcome. Deadline to apply is Friday, March 31. Learn more
Preservation League of New York State –Preserve New York
The Preserve New York grant program is a partnership of the New York State Council on the Arts and the Preservation League of New York State made possible with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, with additional support from the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation for projects in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Preserve New York grants provide support to eligible 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations and municipalities in New York State for projects that identify, document, and preserve New York’s cultural and historic buildings, structures, and landscapes. Now in its 30th year, Preserve New York helps fund historic structure reports, condition reports, cultural landscape reports, and cultural resource surveys. This program funds consulting reports only and will not fund capital repairs or construction costs, architectural plans and specifications, schematic designs, or construction documents.
Applications are by Friday, March 31. All interested applicants must submit a pre-application to receive a full application form. Learn more New York State's Tourism Return to Work and Meet in New York Grant Programs Aimed to help the tourism industry rebuild from the pandemic by offering state funds for new employees hired in the tourism industry, and for discounts offered by event venues and lodging facilities for events held in New York State. Return to Work: - Employment growth period enhanced to include jobs added from July – September 2022
- Amended program rules applying to economic harm, minimum employees increases, and increased caps
- Clarification of existing guidelines around fiscal year requires a demonstration year-to-year loss of at least 15% with applicants with 25% or greater loss receiving priority
Due June 30, 2023
Learn more about Return to Work Meet in New York: - An extended period for program applications to June 30, 2023
- An extended end date for the event to occur until December 31, 2025
- An adjustment to the minimum venue size requirement, allowing for smaller venues
- Flexibility with proof of booking documentation, pre-event
Due June 30, 2023 Learn more about Meet in New York | | | From our colleagues...Interested in helping shape a project on Informal STEM (ISL) Learning Careers?
Fill out the Association of Science and Technology Centers’ interest form. The project team wants to hear from a wide variety of professionals—working at or seeking employment at a range of institutions, a variety of career stages, and across all job roles. Add your name to our roster of educators, museum staff, and ISL practitioners. We will host virtual and in-person listening sessions, workshops, focus groups and more, with stipends available for participants. Illuminating Manuscripts: Democratizing Access to Collections through Multispectral Imaging Technology Friday, April 14 1:30 - 4:30 PM Join Rochester Institute of Technology guest lecturers Dr. Juilee Decker and Dr. David Messinger. Many objects of interest in cultural heritage have been damaged, erased or overwritten to the point where the original text is unreadable. Fortunately, modern imaging tools can help to illuminate—literally and figuratively—these artifacts, enabling researchers, curators and collections professionals to unveil information and more fully understand and interpret them. Learn more
Reflections on Black Digital History and Museums: Julius Jones and Nile Blunt, in conversation Tuesday, April 4 11 AM - 12:15 PM
RIT invites museum professionals and the public to attend a presentation and discussion about meaning-making around Black history, contemporary museum practices, and the future of storytelling and engagement. Learn more
Museum Platform Survey The Museum at Eldridge Street is changing their admissions ticketing and events platform and are seeking input from other cultural institutions. Take this short survey Genesee Country Village & Museum Saturday, April 1 10 AM - 4 PM Spring Lecture Series: Opening Our Closets – Fashion & Textile History This day of lectures features four exciting presenters with keynote speaker Susan W. Greene, a well-known authority in costume study. Speakers for the day include Brandon W. Brooks (Curator of the John L. Wehle Gallery), Ben Falter (Director of Ontario County Historical Society), Chantal Filson (GCV&M Costume Shop Supervisor), and Keynote Susan W. Greene (Author, Collector, Lecturer, Weaver, Historian). Learn more Saturday, April 29 11 AM - 3 PM Museum Mount-Making Workshop: Headware Calling all collection managers, archivists, curators, museum professionals, and collectors! This workshop will be lead by Curator of the John L. Wehle Gallery Brandon W. Brooks and Gallery Manager Darlene Braun, and will include a brief tour of the Gallery’s historic fashion and textile vaults to see our mounts in action! Learn more | | | | | | | What's happening at your museum? Submit your museum news as a newsletter article! How is your museum growing institutional resources, including welcoming new staff and board members and securing funding for projects, how is your museum working with their community and visitors; and how we use our exhibitions and collections in new ways. The deadline to submit for the April “This Month in NYS Museums” newsletter is April 7. Email meves@nysmuseums.org | | | | | |
