Welcome to the May edition of This Month in NYS Museums! In this newsletter... | | | Museums Continue to be a Vital Part of New York State's Tourism Ecosystem | –Ross D. Levi, Empire State Development Vice President and Executive Director, NYS Division of Tourism / I LOVE NY | | | | | It was great to be with so many members of New York’s museum community earlier this spring at the MANY Annual Conference in Syracuse. Museums continue to be such a vital part of the state’s tourism ecosystem, and I LOVE NY works hard through our programs, initiatives, and enhancements to inspire travel domestically and internationally to our museums and other cultural attractions. For the past several years, we’ve worked to bounce back from the global pandemic’s impact and move forward promoting our great state. New York State welcomed 220 million visitors in 2021 who contributed more than $52 billion in direct spending. That’s a nearly $18 billion increase in visitor spending over the prior year, and a recovery to about 71% of 2019 levels. Across New York, tourism is improving from the record lows during COVID shutdowns of 2020, even if it has not yet rebounded to pre-pandemic record highs.
| | | | | | | Letter from Erika: Courage and Vulnerability | | | Dear Friends, Members, and Supporters, When we read responses to annual conference surveys we find at least one lamentation about how someone could not attend one session or another because one session conflicted with another in the schedule. It is truly impossible for anyone who attends a MANY conference to attend every session. The conference is purposefully structured with concurrent sessions to appeal to a range of people at different stages of their careers who are employed by different size museums of different disciplines. We strive to create an environment in which people can talk to each other and think deeply about new ways to work together to advance the field. The conference cannot happen without people who are courageous in their choice to speak out, vulnerable in the face of challenge, and willing to share the spotlight and the microphone with others. | | | | | | | 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 | | | Regional Meet-Ups and Roundtable Discussions | If you were to open a museum tomorrow, what would you prioritize? Would you invest in your staff? Public programming? Justice and equity? What would you keep? What would you change? Join your colleagues and MANY for regional roundtable discussion about the future of our museums based on the recently published collection of essays "Change is Required: Preparing for the Post-Pandemic Museum."* Meet-ups and discussions are free; advance registration required. Limited space available. *Reading this book is not a requirement for participation. | | | Meet MANY and your Finger Lakes museum colleagues at the Memorial Art Gallery on Monday, June 12 from 4 - 6 PM. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Meet MANY and your Western NY museum colleagues at Buffalo AKG Art Museum on Thursday, October 26 from 4 - 6 PM. | | | | | | | Meet MANY and your Mohawk Valley museum colleagues at Munson on Thursday, November 9 from 4 - 6 PM. | | | | | | | 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.
| | | | | | | Rethinking Leadership: The Museum Institute at Great Camp Sagamore September 26 - 29, 2023 Applications open Tuesday, June 6 and close Friday, June 30.
In 2023 the Museum Institute at Great Camp Sagamore will bring together mid-career museum professionals to learn together in a unique, historical, and remote setting. Sessions will blend formal and informal learning, balance presentations with group discussions, and skill building with theory. The program will commence on Tuesday afternoon September 26 and conclude at lunch on September 29. Participants will learn practical skills including how to prepare for and implement institutional change and the differences between planning, strategy, and governance. Leaders will discuss how budgets reflect values, how to strengthen professional communications and relationships, and how to navigate conflict resolution and negotiation. Practical and interactive activities will help participants build confidence and grow resiliency. Time will be set aside for 1:1 meetings with program leaders and individual reflection. Shared learning and group experiences will support a cohort that can help eachother throughout their careers. Leaders Chloe Hayward, Associate Director of Education at The Studio Museum in Harlem Sheila McDaniel, Independent Museum Professional (former Administrator at the National Gallery of Art and Deputy Director of Finance and Operations at The Studio Museum in Harlem) Dan Yaeger, Senior Search Consultant, Museum Search & Reference (former Executive Director of the New England Museum Association) Ilk Yasha, Studio Museum Institute Manager, The Studio Museum in Harlem
Rates: $995 Non Members; $945 members Includes tuition, three nights’ accommodations, welcome reception, dinners, lunches, and breakfasts, museum visit admission, and full use of boating and hiking facilities. Two Scholarships are available for LI Museum Professionals who work at museums with budgets under $250,000 with funding from the Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation. Applications open Tuesday, June 6. For more information, please email info@nysmuseums.org or call 518-273-3400 | | | The Museum Institute at Great Camp Sagamore is 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 and the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation.
| | | | | New York State Council on the Arts Grant Opportunities Support for Organizations –Provides flexible general operating and programming funding for non-profit organizations. Learn more Support for Artists –Funds creative commissions to individual artists across the state. Applicants must apply through a non-profit fiscal sponsor. Learn more Support for Targeted Opportunities –Formerly Special Opportunities, funding for creative performance residencies, subsidized rehearsal spaces for all performing art forms, and folk arts apprenticeships. Learn more NYSCA's FY2024 application portal will open on June 1 and close on July 13, 2023 at 4 PM. If you have any questions, visit the NYSCA staff contact page: https://arts.ny.gov/contact All applicants must be prequalified to apply. Pre-qualificiation expires annually. If you've already been pre-qualified in the past, you must log into Grants Gateway to check your Vault expiration date. If you need assistance with the pre-qualification process, please email Marnee.Geller@arts.ny.gov
Round 13 Regional Economic Development Council Initiative The New York State Consolidated Funding Application is now open with available funding from 30 programs. Round 13 includes core capital grant and tax-credit funding combined with a wide range of programs from 10 State agencies, including $150 million in grant funds from Empire State Development, available to projects on a continuous basis. The Councils are encouraged to support projects that advance or address strategic State priorities - including green buildings and sustainable development, child care, distressed communities, and innovative public-private partnerships; those projects, will be eligible for additional award funding.
Up to $5 million will be available through the Not-for-Profit Capital Grant program, which will award matching funds grants to not-for-profit organizations who provide economic and community benefits in their region to assist with facility improvements and upgrades. Grant awards would range from $25,000 to $100,000.Learn more
Market New York Market New York supports regionally themed marketing projects that promote tourism destinations, attractions and special events, as well as tourism facility capital improvement projects. For 2023-2024 fiscal year, up to $15 million will be available. A 50% match is required for working capital/marketing projects, with a $50,000 minimum request A 80% match is required for capital projects, with a $150,000 minimum request. Market New York applicants are required to submit project proposals through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA). Round 13 of the CFA closes Friday, July 28 at 4 PM Learn more If you have any questions, please contact the New York State Division of Tourism staff at regionaltourism@esd.ny.gov Click here to register to attend the Market New York webinar on June 14 at 11 AM.
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 | | | Apply to join the MANY Board | | | The Museum Association of New York is pleased to announce an open call for five positions on its Board of Directors for the Board Class of 2024-2026 and invites applications for those interested in serving. Candidates should be museum professionals who work in New York museums, museum service industries, or for related academic programs; leaders in their museum discipline and in their commitment to advancing the field; and can demonstrate a relationship with the Museum Association of New York. The Board Nominating/ Governance Committee has set a priority for people with the following skills: The Committee is seeking nominations for museum professionals in the following regions: MANY Board members assume certain roles and responsibilities including a financial commitment to the organization. Members of the Board of Directors are responsible for the custody, control, and direction of MANY under NY and federal statutes and regulations and organizational bylaws. Click here to read the document outlining those roles and responsibilities. We encourage applicants to discuss the roles and responsibilities with their immediate supervisor or board chair to ensure they have institutional support for their application and potential Board service. Applications open Monday, June 5 and must be submitted by 5 PM on June 30, 2023. Applications will be reviewed by the Committee and selected candidates should expect to participate in an informational discussion with Committee members as part of the application review. The Committee will bring nominations for a full board vote at the September 13, 2023 meeting of the Board of Directors. Applicants will be notified soon after. Nominees approved by the board will be put to a vote by the membership in accordance with MANY by-laws. For more information email info@nysmuseums.org or call 518-273-3400
| | | | | | | 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 June “This Month in NYS Museums” newsletter is June 16. Email meves@nysmuseums.org | | | | | |
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