2018 Annual Conference: Visioning Change

Join colleagues for the only peer-to-peer learning experience serving New York State’s entire museum community with a dynamic, engaging, and inspirational conference sessions. 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 fun, engaging networking events and delicious dining experiences. 

New York State’s museums and cultural institutions are responding to our changing audiences, the promise of new technology, and the shifting availability of resources. We are creating powerful museums through new partnerships with arts and community organizations, education and environmental institutions, the tourism industry, and local governments. As we strive to define ourselves and the meaning of diversity, we are changing the questions we ask and how we tell stories about our collections. Our need for learning and sharing what we do by coming together as a field is greater than ever. Join us in Rochester to discuss what comes next and help us build a vibrant future!

Looking for funding to attend?

NYSCA Professional Development Grants
Apply for up to $750 to cover your travel, hotel, and conference registration. The deadline to apply is January 18, 2018.

Pomeroy Foundation Professional Development Grants
Historical Societies can apply for up to $1,000 to register for Visioning Change and/or join MANY as a member. Further criteria can be found on their website. The deadline to apply is February 2, 2018.