Fort Ticonderoga is one of this year’s Preserve New York grantees of $18,800 to fund an existing conditions study for the historic fort walls. “This project is a critical first step in determining future preservation and restoration initiatives to ensure the structure remains for generations to come,” said Beth L. Hill, Fort Ticonderoga President and CEO. [Read more…] about Fort Ticonderoga Gets Grant to Study Historic Fort Walls
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Remembering Joan Kaplan Davidson (1927-2023)
Civic organizations across New York State are mourning the passing of Joan Kaplan Davidson, at the age of 96.
Joan Davidson spent her life improving and advocating on behalf of civic betterment, cultural enrichment, and environmental protection in the City and State of New York, especially in the Hudson River Valley where she lived. [Read more…] about Remembering Joan Kaplan Davidson (1927-2023)
Silver Bay’s Historic Fisher Gymnasium Rehabilitation Project Moving Forward
Silver Bay YMCA is one of this year’s Preserve New York (PNY) grantees. Their grant of $11,200 will fund a facility condition assessment of the historic Fisher Gymnasium. [Read more…] about Silver Bay’s Historic Fisher Gymnasium Rehabilitation Project Moving Forward
Grant Funding Available for Cultural & Historic Resources
The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and the Preservation League of NYS have announced pre-applications are now open for the 2022 Technical Assistance Grants, with additional support from the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area. [Read more…] about Grant Funding Available for Cultural & Historic Resources
2022 Preserve New York Grantees Announced
The Preservation League of NYS and their program partners at the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation have announced the recipients of their 2022 Preserve New York grants. [Read more…] about 2022 Preserve New York Grantees Announced
Museum Study Act Passes State Legislature, Awaits Governor’s Signature
The New York State Legislature passed A.9710/S.8934 “An act in relation to conducting a study of public and private museums in New York state,” unanimously in the Assembly on May 24th and in the Senate on June 2nd.
“This bill will make a difference to every museum in the state regardless of budget size, discipline, or location,” said Erika Sanger, Executive Director of the Museum Association of New York (MANY). The bill is headed to Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk and her signature would enable the act to take effect immediately. [Read more…] about Museum Study Act Passes State Legislature, Awaits Governor’s Signature
NYC-Long Island Conservation Treatment Grants Available
The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and Greater Hudson Heritage Network (GHHN) have announced the Conservation Treatment Grant Program is now open. [Read more…] about NYC-Long Island Conservation Treatment Grants Available
Museum Capacity Building Grants Available
The Museum Association of New York (MANY) has announced a new re-grant partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to distribute 100 grants of $5,000 to assist New York museums with capacity building. [Read more…] about Museum Capacity Building Grants Available
MANY To Award 100 $5,000 Grants to NYS Museums
The Museum Association of New York (MANY) has announced a new regrant partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to distribute 100 grants of $5,000 to assist New York museums with capacity building.
Grants will be awarded for museums to respond to pandemic-related challenges, help build financial stability, strengthen board and community engagement, update technology, support leadership, and change systems to address diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and justice. [Read more…] about MANY To Award 100 $5,000 Grants to NYS Museums
Preservation Assistance Grants Awarded, New Funding Available
The Preservation League of New York State, New York State Council on the Arts, Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation, and Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area have announced the recipients of their 2020 Technical Assistance Grants. [Read more…] about Preservation Assistance Grants Awarded, New Funding Available