QUADRICENTENNIAL EVENTS EXPLORE CITY'S CULTURAL HISTORY
New York City cultural organizations are marking the Henry Hudson Quadricentennial with special events and exhibitions focused on the city's history of cultural exchange and the significance of its waterways. A continuously updated listing of Quadricentennial-related events in the city is available on the Alliance's Web sites NYC-ARTS.org and NYCkidsARTS.org. For more general information on the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial see www.exploreny400.com.
ALLIANCE ISSUES CULTURAL RESOURCE EXCHANGE SURVEY In an effort to assess the resource-sharing needs and offerings that cultural organizations might employ to help weather the current financial crisis, the Alliance is issuing the Cultural Resource Exchange Survey. Many groups are already sharing materials, services and space in an effort to maintain programming and cut costs. This survey will help illuminate the needs and possibilities of the cultural field in New York City.
If you are a member of a cultural organization, please take a few minutes to fill out this survey, or forward it to the appropriate person within your organization. The aggregate findings of this survey will be shared with the field.
To begin the survey, click here.
THIS MONTH ON NYC-ARTS
Many of New York City's premier attractions, museums, galleries and performances offer free entry or pay-what-you-wish options, be it for a select day of the month or evening hours every week. Those seeking a bargain can use the no-cost or low-cost admittance to take a chance on the unknown or to return to a favorite art work, exhibit or gallery again and again. To see a list of free attractions in New York City, click here.
MAYOR BLOOMBERG PROPOSES $130.5 MILLION FOR DCA On May 1, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg presented the executive budget for FY10, which begins July 1. The mayor proposes $130.5 million for the Department of Cultural Affairs, a $12 million decrease from last year's executive budget of $142.5 million. The FY09 adopted budget, which included one-time items, was $152.6 million for DCA. The proposed FY10 executive budget includes $104.4 million for City-owned institutions and $21.3 million for cultural programs.
NYC SERVICE INITIATIVE SUPPORTS NONPROFITS On April 20 the Office of the Mayor launched NYC Service, which aims to make New York City the easiest city in the nation in which to serve one's community. One of the five goals of the initiative is to support nonprofits in efforts to use more volunteers effectively and strategically, be it by training board members or utilizing cultural professionals as personal guides for new audiences. In service learning programs such as Teen ACTION (Achieving Change Together in Our Neighborhood), theater and the visual arts will continue to be utilized to explore issues of immigration, race, violence and conflict-resolution. Learn how to get involved at www.nyc.gov/service.
BROADWAY SET TO BREAK RECORDS The Broadway League is predicting that grosses at Broadway productions could reach a record $945 million before June 7. By the beginning of May, Broadway already reported $843 million in grosses, $25 million more than the same time last year. A recent surge in the number of plays has increased the number of productions to 43, the most in 25 years.
SEMINAR TO AID CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS DURING ECONOMIC CRISIS The Center for Nonprofit Strategy and Management is hosting a free seminar to help guide cultural organizations through the current economic crisis. Managing Arts and Cultural Organizations in Times of Financial Stress will take place on May 18 at Baruch College from 4-6 pm. For more information and to register, click here.
Kate D. Levin, Commissioner of Cultural Affairs, will moderate the event, which features speakers Linda Shelton from the Joyce Theater, Graham Parker from the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and Cheryl Rosario from American Express.
RELAUNCH OF ARTS VENTURES PROGRAM ReServe, a nonprofit organization that connects retired professionals with nonprofit and public organizations, is hosting a breakfast at the Municipal Art Society on Tuesday, June 2 to relaunch its Arts Ventures Program. Arts Ventures hires experienced individuals and places them with cultural organizations at minimal cost. To learn more and to register for the free event, click here.
GALLERY WALK SCHEDULED FOR MAY 16 The Fund for Public Schools and Madison Avenue BID will host the 2nd Annual Madison Avenue Gallery Walk on Saturday, May 16. The event will include free guided tours of art galleries conducted by art teachers from New York City's public schools, a children's scavenger hunt and artists' talks. Participating galleries will contribute to the Fund for Public Schools, which supports the Summer Arts Institute, a free four-week arts program for public school students. For more information contact Matthew Bauer, president of the Madison Avenue BID, at (212) 861-2055 or via e-mail at mbauer@madisonavenuebid.org.
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