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Musical Instrument Revolving Loan Fund
August 23, 2010
The Musical Instrument Revolving Loan Fund (MIRLF) is a low-interest loan program designed to stimulate the artistic growth of musicians and ensembles by making high quality musical instruments available to nonprofit music organizations and member musicians. Financed directly by the New York State Legislature and administered by NYSCA, the project makes loans for instruments to eligible nonprofit organizations at an annual finance charge of 3% over a period of up to eight years. Only organizations already funded by NYSCA may apply. Individuals may not apply.
Eligibility Requirements
The applicant organization must:
- Have received
funding from NYSCA for at least three consecutive years prior to the
application for MIRLF;
- Be of high
professional caliber and have as its sole purpose the creation,
production, and performance of musical events; or, in the case of
organization not primarily involved in music (for example, an
arts center, multi-media organization, arts council, museum, other
cultural organization) has a proven track record of musical
performances undertaken on a year-round basis;
- Have a year-round
administrator;
- Have an active
Board of Directors; and
- Have a proven track
record of fiscal stability.
- If the applicant is
a music presenter, it must have an ongoing series of at least a dozen
musical events annually.
Examples of requests to the MIRLF are (but are not limited to):
- An orchestra seeking to purchase a harp, percussion instrument (s) and carrying case for same;
- A music presenter in need of a piano or percussion or electronic musical instrument.
An organization may apply for up to the entire cost of the instrument; a down payment is desirable but not essential.
Application ProcedureThe applicant organization sends a letter signed by an officer
of the board, specifying the particular instrument(s) to be acquired
and, if appropriate, for which musician(s); the cost of the
instrument(s); where the purchase is being made; and what sort of
insurance would be provided. Most importantly, the applicant must
describe how the instrument(s) would benefit the ensemble and/or the
player(s) and what the basic fiscal strategy and
timeframe will be for loan payments. After receipt and examination of
applicant letters and materials, the NYSCA Music Program staff and
advisory panel will review each request and make a recommendation to
the Council for a final decision. Additional background
information that might be helpful to the panel would be welcome.
Please keep materials as brief and clear as possible.
Applications and inquiries should be addressed to:
175 Varick Street
New York, NY 10014-4604
Attention: Music Program
Application Deadline: March 1, 2011.
Loan recipients will be notified in July 2011. Loan notification
will be made by NYSCA; contracts and purchases will be issued through
the Theatre Development Fund, Inc.
Individuals may not apply. They must apply through the nonprofit corporation of which they are a member.
NYSCA’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2010-2011
August 9, 2010
A number of our
applicants have indicated that they are confused
regarding the status of NYSCA’s fiscal year 2010-2011 budget. In light
of this,
we would like to take this opportunity to provide you with the facts
about the
budgeting process, the status of the fiscal year 2010-2011 budget, and
where
NYSCA is in its grantmaking cycle.
- NYSCA’s annual
budget is determined
through legislation as part of
- Governor David
Paterson’s original
Executive Budget proposal recommended $35.15 million for NYSCA grants.
This proposal was announced in January, 2010.
- On April 27, 2010, Governor Paterson announced an additional savings plan intended to supplement the original Executive Budget proposal. Under this additional plan, NYSCA’s grantmaking budget for fiscal year 2010-11 would have totaled $25.2 million, a nearly 40% reduction from fiscal year 2009-2010 levels.
- On June 28, 2010,
both houses of the New
York State Legislature passed a modified version of Governor Paterson’s
original Executive Budget, but did not take up the Governor’s
additional savings plan. On July 2, 2010,
Governor Paterson signed the original version of the budget into law,
allocating $35.15 million to NYSCA for grantmaking, with no additional
restoration. This final enacted budget represents a nearly 15%
reduction from fiscal year 2009-2010.
- NYSCA concluded its grantmaking process for fiscal year 2010-2011 at the June 30, 2010 meeting of the Council. More than 2,100 grants totaling $36,051,700 million* have been awarded for fiscal year 2010-2011. For a complete list of NYSCA grants in fiscal year 2010-2011, visit www.nysca.org and click on “Past NYSCA Grants”.
If you would like to know more about NYSCA’s budget, please contact our Public Affairs office at public.affairs@nysca.org.
*Each year, NYSCA receives approximately $1 million in supplemental funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.
NYSCA Welcomes New Council Members
June 30, 2010
Danny Simmons, Chair of the New York State Council on the
Arts, today welcomed six new members to Council: Ms.
Jill Erika Braufman, Ms. Carol Enseki, Ms. Laudelina Martinez, Mr. John Morning,
Ms. Rita Paniagua, and Mr. Hal
D. Payne.
The Council's newest members were formally welcomed at the Council's
funding meeting for fiscal year 2010-11, held on June 30, 2010.
Three members of the Council, Ms. Debra Black, Mr. Henry Breed, and Mr. David Ridings, concluded their terms prior to the June 30 meeting. Mr. Simmons also wished the departing members farewell on behalf of the Council.
"I want to extend my deepest thanks to Debra Black, Henry Breed, and David Ridings for their years of dedicated service to New York State's cultural community," said Mr. Simmons. "Throughout their tenure on the Council, they have provided invaluable leadership and insight. The Council has been fortunate to have such dedicated and passionate advocates for the arts serve as members."
Members of the Council are appointed by the Governor to five-year terms of service. Appointment to the Council requires confirmation by the New York State Senate. Members of the New York State Council on the Arts do not receive a salary.
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Jill
Erika Braufman is the Board Chair of The Center for Arts Education.
Before coming to The Center for Arts Education, Ms. Braufman founded
and managed an interior design resource specializing in antique
textiles. After managing the business for more than six years, in 2001
she turned her focus towards full-time political and philanthropic
pursuits relating to the arts, education, public policy issues and
women's health. Jill Braufman is a graduate of Brown University and
Parson’s School of Design. Carol
Enseki is currently an independent museum and education
consultant. In 2009, Ms. Enseki stepped down from her position as
president of the Brooklyn Children’s Museum where she served for more
than 20 years. She led the museum’s efforts to increase educational
opportunities for urban children through interactive science and
cultural exhibitions and programs, innovative use of collections, and
strategic collaborations with both local community organizations and
national partners. In 2005, she was appointed to the Accreditation
Commission of the American Association of Museums and has been active
in the creation of a field-wide Museums and Diversity National
Initiative. Ms. Enseki has served on the boards of the American
Association of Museums, the Association of Children’s Museums, the Arts
& Business Council, Inc., the Brooklyn Arts Council, the Heart of
Brooklyn cultural partnership, and the Cultural Institutions Group of
New York City. She holds a B.A. from Tufts University and an M.A. in
Environmental Design from Beacon College.
Laudelina
Martinez is currently the Owner and Director of the Martinez Gallery.
She has owned and directed this art gallery since 2001, focusing on
Latino and Latin American art. She has served as curator at more than
40 exhibitions while conducting an on-going public education program in
the area of art and culture. She was the President and CEO of the
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities from 1992-1995 where
she represented Hispanic-serving institutions, associate colleges and
universities, and international members. Ms. Martinez received her B.A.
from the College of New Rochelle, her M.A. from Fordham University and
conducted additional doctoral coursework the University at Albany.
John
Morning has been a graphic designer in Manhattan since 1960,
specializing in publications and materials for leading arts, cultural
and philanthropic institutions. From 1997-2002 Morning was the Trustee
to the City University of New York. He was appointed by Governor Pataki
to the 17-member board of the third-largest public system in the
country. Mr. Morning was a director of Dime Savings Bank of New York
for 23, years which led the way for his future leadership positions.
Mr. Morning received his B.A. at Pratt Institute and also attended
Wayne State University and Harvard Business School Institute for Arts
Administration.
Ms.
Paniagua is currently Executive Director of the Spanish Action League
and has been involved with the organization since 2003. Prior to
working with the Spanish Action League, she was the owner of Backstage
Productions in San Juan, Puerto Rico for several years. She has been
recognized with numerous awards and honors for leadership in public
advocacy and community service. Among her many honors, she has been
recognized by the Alliance Network with the Bea Gonzalez Award, Labor
Religion Coalition Community Service Award and ACIU Outstanding
Community Involvement Award. Currently, Ms. Paniagua is serving on the
Latino Upstate Summit Organizing Committee, Boys Scouts of America
Syracuse Board, Near West Side Imitative Board, La Casita Cultural
Center Board and the Imagine Syracuse Board. Ms. Paniagua attended
Virginia Intermont College. Hal
D. Payne is currently the Vice President for Student Affairs at SUNY
College at Buffalo where he has served for 20 years. Currently, Payne
is on the President’s Executive Council, the College Planning Council,
the Budget Priorities Committee, the Enrollment Management Steering
Group, the Intercollegiate Athletics Board, and the College Priorities
Task Force. Also, Mr. Payne is involved in the U.S. Department of
Education/Council for Opportunity in Education Legislation and
Regulations Seminars and received The Walter O. Mason Jr. Award
(Highest Annual Award of the Council for Opportunity in Education) in
September of 1996. Mr. Payne received his B.A. at Western Reserve
University and his law degree at Cleveland State University.
For more information about the recent appointments to the New York State Council on the Arts, visit:
http://bit.ly/aUmVjp
and http://bit.ly/9TBliG
Unpaid Internship Opportunities at
the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA)
March 9, 2010
For more information about NYSCA, visit our website at
www.nysca.org.
The Individual Artist (IND) Program is looking for Film & Media
interns to work closely with Program Director Don Palmer. This
internship is available immediately and will conclude by the end of
June. For more information about the IND Program you may visit our
website section at http://www.nysca.org/public/guidelines/individual_artists/index.htm.
Primary Duties:
Internship Benefits:
This is a great opportunity for any student, emerging filmmaker, or arts administrator who is interested in learning about public funding from within one of the leading state government agencies in the country. Also, upon successful completion of the internship, IND staff will be happy to serve as a reference.
General Requirements:
Internships are available for high school seniors and college students that are pursing careers in the arts. If you are interested in exploring arts administration, we encourage you to apply.
Interns must show a serious commitment to arts administration, be self-motivated and personable. Interns will be expected to assist in general office duties and assist at four day-long Panel meetings. Strong computer skills (MS Word and Excel) are highly recommended. This internship is unpaid but individuals will have the opportunity to work 15-20 flexible hours during our business hours of 8AM-6PM in a professional office environment.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your resume and brief cover note along with a list of references via Email to Don Palmer at Dpalmer@nysca.org. Those applicants that most closely meet our needs will be contacted by staff for an interview.
Reference “IND Internship” in the subject of your email. Include all information in the body of the email. Attachments will NOT be opened. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
The State & Local Partnerships (SLP) Program is looking for interns to work closely with the Program staff. This internship is available immediately and will conclude by end of June. For more information about the SLP Program you may visit our website section at http://www.nysca.org/public/guidelines/state_partnerships/index.htm.
Primary Duties:
Interns will work with Program Associate of the SLP Program. Interns will also work closely with other members of NYSCA’s Multi-Arts programs.
Internship Benefits:
This internship gives participants first-hand knowledge of both the fulfillment gained and sacrifices necessary when choosing a career in the arts. This experience is designed to both empower the interns as arts administrators and artists, and to help them along on a journey to decide their career path. Interns will develop leadership skills and gain direct, hands-on experience related to arts administration and grants management.
General Requirements:
Internships are available for high school seniors and college students that are pursing careers in the arts. If you are interested in exploring arts administration, we encourage you to apply.
Interns must show a serious commitment to arts administration, be self-motivated and personable. Interns will be expected to assist in general office duties and operate audio equipment at six day-long SLP Panel Meetings. Strong computer skills (MS Word and Excel) are highly recommended. This internship is unpaid but individuals will have the opportunity to work 15-20 flexible hours during our business hours of 8AM-6PM in a professional office environment.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your resume and brief cover note along with a list of references via Email to Steve Jones, SLP Program Associate at sjones@nysca.org. Those applicants that most closely meet our needs will be contacted by staff for an interview.
Reference “SLP Internship” in the subject of your email. Include all information in the body of the email. Attachments will NOT be opened. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
NYSCA AND THE ARTS CENTER OF THE
CAPITAL REGION LAUNCH CULTURAL VITALITY SURVEY
March 9, 2010
This month, the New York State Council on the Arts
(NYSCA) and the
Arts Center of the Capital Region are surveying the Capital Region in
an effort to get a complete picture of the region’s cultural assets.
This research is intended to help design more effective marketing and
promotional campaigns with the intention of attracting employers,
employees and visitors.
We ask that you please take a moment to participate. Click
here or visit http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB229SCQ3CTT8
to begin.
Your participation in this survey will help ensure that the region is
fully represented in all its richness and that gaps in services, as
well as opportunities for growth, are recognized.
This survey is anonymous. While we hope you fill out every question,
there are a few that are mandatory. The mandatory questions are those
that will enable NYSCA and the Arts Center of the Capital Region to
calculate the economic impact of the cultural sector in this region in
aggregate using the Americans
for the Arts economic impact calculator.
The results of this survey will be shared online at NYSCA’s website, www.nysca.org.
Ultimately, this research will provide you with valuable information
about the impact of the arts in the Capital Region that can be used to
further supplement your promotional materials and strengthen your
advocacy efforts.
The survey will remain open until April 5, 2010. Until then, please
share this survey with other organizations that offer arts programs.
We greatly appreciate your time and consideration of these questions.
Thank you for participating!
REMINDER: Now Accepting Cultural
Data Project (CDP) Funder Reports
February 5, 2010
In Fiscal Year 2011 (calendar year 2010), NYSCA will begin accepting CDP Funder Reports as a part of the application process. In Fiscal Year 2012 (calendar year 2011), NYSCA will require all applicants to submit CDP Funder Reports.
To encourage the use of CDP in FY11, NYSCA will accept CDP Funder Reports as a substitute for NYSCA’s three-year Organizational Budget. If you would like to submit a CDP Funder Report to NYSCA in FY11, it must be received by February 17, 2010 to be included in your application.
For more information on how to submit your CDP Funder Report to NYSCA, visit www.nysca.org.
The CDP Help Desk is available to help you enter and understand the data.
New
York State CDP Help Desk
Toll
Free: 1-888-NYSCDP-1 (1-888-697-2371)
Email: help@nysculturaldata.org
www.nysculturaldata.org
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FY11 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
January 4, 2010
NYSCA is pleased to announce that registration for
fiscal year 2011 (calendar year 2010) is now open.
Annual registration is the first step in NYSCA’s application process. ALL
NYSCA applicants must register by midnight on January
22, 2010 to be considered for funding in FY11. Note:
Returning multi-year applicants must register with NYSCA every
year.
To begin, visit www.nysca.org
and review the application guidelines
(guidelines have been updated in every program in FY11). Then, log in
to your organizational account to register your grant
request. Note: There are
significant changes to the Arts
Education Program guidelines in FY11.
If your organization is new to NYSCA, visit www.nysca.org/public/first_time/index.htm
to learn more. First-time applicants are encouraged to contact NYSCA
staff before beginning registration.
Again, please note that registration closes at midnight
on January 22, 2010. Do not wait until the last minute
to register your grant request.
As always, NYSCA’s program staff is available to answer any questions
you may have.
FY11 GUIDELINES NOW AVAILABLE
December 17, 2009
Guidelines have been updated in every program—please review the guidelines carefully before beginning your FY11 registration. Note: There are significant changes to the Arts Education Program guidelines.
As always, NYSCA’s program staff is available to answer any questions you may have about the guidelines.
Reminder: Registration for FY11 opens on January 4, 2010 and closes on January 22, 2010.
Cultural Data Project Update
December 2, 2009
To date, more than 730 organizations statewide have started using the Cultural Data Project. To help ensure that arts and cultural organizations in New York City have an opportunity to learn about this powerful management tool, the CDP Taskforce will be hosting a series of demonstration and discussion sessions this month:
December 7 - 11, 2009, New York City
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Queens December 7, 6:30 pm LaGuardia Performing Arts Center  |
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Brooklyn December 8, 10:00 am Mark Morris Dance Center |
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Staten
Island December 9, 7:00 pm Borough President's Office |
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Manhattan December 10, 2:00 pm NYC Department of Cultural Affairs |
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Bronx December 11, 10:00 am Location TBD |
Feel free to contact the New York State CDP Help Desk at help@nysculturaldata.org or 1-888-NYSCDP-1 (1-888-697-2371) with any questions you may have.
NYSCA ANNOUNCES IMPORTANT CHANGES
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011
November 24, 2009
As we approach the holiday season and the end of another year, I want to take a moment to update you on some important changes that are taking place here at the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA).
In Fiscal Year 2011 (calendar year 2010), we will implement a series of changes to NYSCA’s annual application calendar in an effort to further improve our grantmaking process and better serve New York’s cultural community. As a result, a number of important deadlines, including the close of registration, will now shift to earlier points in the calendar year. Given these changes, it is tremendously important that you take careful note of NYSCA’s FY11 calendar, provided below. Please pay particular attention to NYSCA’s registration deadline (January 22, 2010) and first application deadline (February 17, 2010).
I also want to take this opportunity to update you on the latest news regarding NYSCA and the New York State Cultural Data Project (CDP). As you know, NYSCA has been working with a Taskforce of funders and arts organizations throughout the past year to help launch CDP in New York State. Now, NYSCA is prepared to accept CDP Data Profiles as a part of the FY11 grant application process.
The use of CDP will be optional for NYSCA applicants in FY11, but will be required of all applicants in FY12. However, we want to encourage all organizations to begin using this powerful online tool today. To that end, applicants who have completed a CDP Data Profile before NYSCA’s first FY11 application deadline (February 17, 2010) will be able to submit the Data Profile as a substitute for NYSCA’s three-year “Organizational Budget”.
To find out more about CDP, review the information below and visit www.nysculturaldata.org.
If you have any questions about these changes, please do not hesitate to contact a staff person in your funding program so that you can work together to address your concerns.
Sincerely,
Heather Hitchens
Executive Director
NYSCA CALENDAR – FISCAL YEAR 2011
December 15, 2009 FY11 Application Guidelines Available
January 4, 2010 Registration Opens
January 22, 2010 Registration Closes
February 17, 2010 1st Application Deadline
February 17, 2010 CDP Data Profile Completion Deadline (optional in FY11—see below)
April 12, 2010 2nd Application Deadline
CULTURAL DATA PROJECT
In Fiscal Year 2011 (calendar year 2010), NYSCA will begin accepting CDP Data Profiles as a part of the application process. In Fiscal Year 2012 (calendar year 2011), NYSCA will require all applicants to submit CDP Data Profiles.
To encourage the use of CDP in FY11, NYSCA will accept completed CDP Data Profiles as a substitute for NYSCA’s three-year Organizational Budget for organizations that have completed a Data Profile before NYSCA’s first application deadline (February 17, 2010).
ABOUT CDP
The Cultural Data Project (CDP) is a free, web-based system designed to capture and standardize in-depth, historical financial information from nonprofit arts and cultural organizations. Put more simply, the CDP website enables organizations to create detailed reports of their past financial data at no cost.
HISTORY
An emerging national model for sharing information with arts funders, CDP began at the request of the Pennsylvania’s cultural community. Responding to calls for a more streamlined grant application process among cultural funders, the Pew Charitable Trusts and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts spearheaded the launch of CDP in 2004. Now, CDP is active in 7 different states, including Massachusetts and California, with another 10 states currently in the process of launching CDP. (For a complete list of participating funders, visit www.culturaldata.org/partners).
BENEFITS
By registering with CDP and completing a Data Profile, organizations have the ability to:
Streamline grant applications to participating funders: Once an organization’s data is entered into CDP, detailed financial reports for funders can be generated with the push of a button. In short, organizations will have to spend less time recalculating their financial information for each grant application they complete.
Generate any of 77 on-demand reports: Organizations of all sizes will be able to benefit from a variety of professional quality reports and benchmarking tools, including annual reports and trend reports, ready to be shared with constituents, public officials, board members, and other stakeholders.
Ensure inclusion in major advocacy efforts: Aggregate data from CDP is available to advocates, researchers and interested parties to help make the case for the arts in New York State.
Organizations can participate and benefit from the system regardless of whether they are a recipient of support from any of the participating funders. Additionally, there is a full-time Help Desk available to assist organizations in entering and understanding the data.
New York State CDP Help Desk
Toll Free: 1-888-NYSCDP-1 (1-888-697-2371)
Email: help@nysculturaldata.org
www.nysculturaldata.org
The New York State CDP Help Desk is available Monday – Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.
To learn more about the New York State CDP, visit www.nysculturaldata.org. To learn more about the Cultural Data Project nationwide, visit www.culturaldata.org.