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Museum Association Conference Registration Open

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The Museum Association of New York’s 2018 Annual Conference, Visioning Change, is set to bring together hundreds of museum professionals in Rochester, from April 8-10, 2018.

MANY will be hosting over 20 conference sessions, 11 capstone experiences, and four special events. Over the three-day conference, attendees will have opportunity to network with colleagues, engage with industry partners, and show their support for MANY by participating in Vendor Bingo, browsing the Silent Auction, and attending both formal and casual fundraising events at the Memorial Art Gallery, George Eastman Museum, and the Strong Museum of Play. [Read more…] about Museum Association Conference Registration Open

NYS Museum Education Act Advances

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Erika Sanger, Executive Director of the Museum Association of New York, has reported to the organizations’ supporters that the New York State Board of Regents designated the Museum Education Act as a budget priority and proposed $5 million to fund it.

Under their state budget priorities, the Regents describe this new program as: [Read more…] about NYS Museum Education Act Advances

Former NYS Historical Assn President Responds To Criticisms

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New York State Historical AssociationI recently reported on a petition initiated by the New York Academy of History in support of local and state history.

Much of the details of the letter were against recent actions of the New York State Historical Association (NYSHA), an organization that has undergone some changes in 2017 as reported in New York History Blog by editor John Warren and columnist/advocate Bruce Dearstyne.

My post led to a response by Paul S. D’Ambrosio, President & CEO, Fenimore Art Museum & The Farmers’ Museum aka NYSHA. He sent me an email asking if I would publish it. I agreed to do so and he then sent a second draft which is published below. [Read more…] about Former NYS Historical Assn President Responds To Criticisms

MANY Awards of Merit Nominations Sought

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The Museum Association of New York (MANY) are now accepting Nominations for the 2017 Awards of Merit.

The Awards of Merit program recognizes outstanding programs and individuals who have enriched the museum community with a project that was completed in 2017 at a New York State museum, historic site, cultural institution, zoo, botanical garden, or aquarium.

Nomination of oneself or one’s organization is permissible and encouraged. Nominations will be accepted in these categories: [Read more…] about MANY Awards of Merit Nominations Sought

New York Museums Conference Call for Proposals

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The Museum Association of New York (MANY) will hold their Annual Conference on April 8-10, 2018, in Rochester NY.

This year’s MANY conference will take advantage of all that Rochester to offer; programs, workshops, and new Conference Capstones will be held in cultural institutions throughout the city. Evenings will include engaging networking events and dining experiences. [Read more…] about New York Museums Conference Call for Proposals

MANY Supports Regents Museum Council Expansion

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On Friday, August 25, the Museum Association of New York (MANY) submitted a public comment on the Amendment of Section 3.12 of the Rules of the New York State Board of Regents relating to the Members of the Museum Council and the Library Council.

“We strongly support this amendment that will increase the number of members on the Museum Advisory Council from five to fifteen, MANY Executive Director Erika Sanger wrote in an e-mail to MANY members.

“This increase is an important step towards a broader representation by museum location, size, and type of collection,” Sanger wrote. “A greater number of voices from New York’s cultural community will help shape and inform the work of the State Education Department and move the Council towards a more accurate reflection of the diversity of our state. ” [Read more…] about MANY Supports Regents Museum Council Expansion

MANY’s Erika Sanger: Advocate For Museum Funding

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Over the past hundred days, I have read with boundless admiration the passionate letters, emails, and social media posts that you have shared in support of the NEA, NEH, and IMLS. From the largest museums in New York City, to the smallest historical societies in the Finger Lakes, you are ALL speaking up, advocating for the importance of museums and, indeed, to quote Congressman John Lewis, making “good trouble.” [Read more…] about MANY’s Erika Sanger: Advocate For Museum Funding

Registration Open for 2017 MANY Annual Conference

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MANY LogoRegistration is now open for the 2017 Museum Association of New York (MANY) Annual Conference, April 2 to 4, 2017 in Saratoga Springs, New York.

Sessions and events will be held at The National Museum of Dance and historic Gideon Putnam Hotel in Saratoga Spa State Park. [Read more…] about Registration Open for 2017 MANY Annual Conference

MANY Now Accepting Nominations for 2016 Awards of Merit

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MANY LogoThe Museum Association of New York has announced that they are now accepting nominations for the 2016 Awards of Merit.

The Awards of Merit program recognizes programs and individuals who have enriched the museum community. They reward staff and volunteers for innovative efforts and encourage the development of new and remarkable projects. [Read more…] about MANY Now Accepting Nominations for 2016 Awards of Merit

Documentary Heritage Program Grants Available

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NYS MapNew York State Archives Documentary Heritage Program (DHP) offers grant funds for both Documentation and Arrangement & Description projects to eligible not-for-profit organizations that hold, collect, and make available New York’s historical records. This grant deadline is January 17th, 2017.

For more information, click here, email archdhp@nysed.gov or call (518) 474-6926.