Partnership Opportunities
Sponsor Exhibit
New York State’s
Museums in Action 2015
MUSEUMS MEAN BUSINESS
Sponsored by Museum Association of New York
In Collaboration with the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of
Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, and
New York Council for the Humanities
Corning Museum of Glass
Corning, New York
April 12th – 14th
Look Inside
Exhibit Hall Opportunities
Sponsorship Opportunities
Website & Annual Meeting Program Ads
www.manyonline.org
MUSEUMS IN ACTION
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Museums in Action
In 2015, Museum Association of New York is taking the Annual Conference to Corning! Museums in
Action is the conference where YOU do the talking! Your ideas form the basis of the conference
program. This year’s theme is Museums Mean Business. Museums are true economic engines! Locally,
statewide and across the country, museums drive the economy. The scope of their impact is varied
and wide, and includes audiences from all ranges of income and education. Tourists, local
community members and school children are only a few of the groups that frequent museums on a
daily basis. Each year nationally, more people visit museums than attend all professional sporting
events and theme parks combined! Museums provide jobs, education and community spaces, and
are a major attraction for tourism dollars.
Museums in Action will take place at the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, NY. The conference
facilities include the co-location of the Exhibit Hall and session rooms, along with a number of
sitting areas for networking between events. Museums in Action is the premier venue for those who
work in New York State’s museum industry to gather, explore ideas, network and learn about new
products and services.
Museum Association of New York (MANY) was formed in 2012 from two independent statewide
museum service organizations (Museumwise and MANY) to provide a new standard of service to
the state’s diverse museum community of nearly 2,000 organizations. Our Mission: In partnership
with diverse museums, heritage and related organizations, Museum Association of New York
strengthens the capacity of New York State’s cultural community by supporting high professional
standards, strong organizational development, and by providing advocacy, training and flexible
information networks so that all may better serve their missions and communities.
Benefits of Exhibiting & Sponsorship
 Reach a concentrated group of diverse museum professionals. Position your organization
as a supporter and leader in the industry.
 Increased visibility among organizations that sustain continued growth in the museum
community.
Significance of Sponsorship
 Ensures a high quality forum dedicated to sharing cutting edge and emerging ideas.
 Builds on existing relationships with decision makers and fosters new relationships.
 Maintains affordable registration and event rates that ensures Museums in Action
remains accessible.
MUSEUMS IN ACTION
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Attendee Profile
2014 Participants by Museum Type
History Museum
Other (University, Vendor, Foundation)
Children’s Museum/Science Museum
Art Museum
General Museum
Independent Museum Professionals
Student
Museum - Other
42.9%
23.8%
14.8%
6.3%
4.8%
4.8%
3.2%
3.2%
2014 Participants by Position
ED/Senior Management
Other (Consultants, Conservators, Friends)
Educator/Programs
Curator
Marketing/PR/Development
Students/Volunteers
Exhibits/Registrar/Collections
Trustees
32.8%
26.2%
21.3%
9.8%
4.9%
4.9%
3.3%
1.6%
Important Dates
January 30 Registration opens
March 13
Last day to get your organization’s listing on the Museums in Action website
March 27
Registration Deadline
To register - visit the conference website
March 13
Last day to get your organization’s listing in the Museums in Action registration
materials and program.
March 21
Deadline for discounted reservations at the Albany Marriott
April 12
Opening Reception and first day of conference sessions, workshops and tours
April 13
Exhibit Hall open all day. Full day of conference sessions and off-site evening
networking reception
April 14
Last day of conference. Sessions offered in the morning and will conclude with closing
keynote speaker
MANY Thanks Past Museums in Action Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors
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Arcadia Publishing
Archives Partnership Trust
Cathedral Corporation
Cogent Technologies Inc.
Corning Incorporated Foundation
Corrigan Moving Systems
Dorfman Museum Figures Inc.
Erie Canalway National Heritage
Cooridor
eTapestry – Blackbaud
Gaylord Brothers
Hollinger Metal Edge
MuseumTrek by TrekSolvers
New York Council for the Humanities
New York Council of Nonprofits
New York Cultural Heritage Tourism
Network
New York State Council on the Arts
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New York State Historical Association
New York State Musem’s Chartering
Office
Northeast Document Conservation
Center
Oberg Research
OnCell
Osprey Publishing
Rudinec & Associates – RequestAPrint
Selago Design Inc.
Spicer Art Conservation, LLC
SUNY Press
Take5
Thinking Outside the Square
University Products
Vista Group International
William G. Pomeroy Foundation
Zephyr Preservation Studio
Partnership Opportunities
Sponsor Exhibit
Sponsor
LEVEL 1
$2000 MANY Member
$2500 non-member
Choose from the following opportunities:
 Opening Keynote
 Awards of Merit Luncheon, Monday
 Logo’d Name Badge
 Conference App *Note: if choosing to sponsor the Conference App, be sure to let MANY know by
December 31
Plus
Up to Three Complimentary registrations
One Full Page Advertisement in the Conference Program
Listing on the Conference website
Listing on our Sponsor Recognition Board
A copy of the conference participant list
A space in our Exhibitors Area on Monday, April 13 (onsite sponsors only)
Five-minute podium time during the sponsored event
One Corporate Affiliate annual MANY membership (value $250)
LEVEL 2
$1250 MANY Member
$1500 non-member
Choose from the following opportunities:
 Closing Keynote, Tuesday noon
 Networking Reception, Tuesday evening
 Student Volunteer Scholarship Sponsor
 Full Conference registration for 8 graduate students
Plus
Up to Two Complimentary registrations
One Half-Page Advertisement in the Conference Program
Signage with your logo during the sponsored event
Listing on the Conference website
Listing on our Sponsor Recognition Board
A copy of the conference participant list
A space in our Exhibitors Area on Monday, April 13 (onsite sponsors only)
Look Inside
Exhibit Hall Opportunities
Sponsorship Opportunities
Website & Annual Meeting Program Ads
www.manyonline.org
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MUSEUMS IN ACTION
LEVEL 3
$750 MANY Member
$1000 non-member
Wake Up Sponsors
Choose from the following opportunities:
 Coffee Break, Monday afternoon
 Continental Breakfast, Tuesday morning
Plus
One Complimentary registration
Quarter-Page Advertisement in the Conference Program
Signage with your logo at Break or Breakfast tables
Listing on the Conference website
Listing on our Sponsor Recognition Board
A copy of the conference participant list
A space in our Exhibitors Area on Monday, April 13 (onsite sponsors only)
Conference Friend
Interested in sponsoring but unable to attend? Here’s your chance to reach New York State’s museum
professionals without being there in person!
Choose from the following opportunities:
 Full-Page Advertisement in the Conference Program - $400
 Half-Page Advertisement in the Conference Program - $300
 Quarter-Page Advertisement in the Conference Program - $250
 Conference App Sponsor - $2000
 In-Kind Opportunities – In accordance to market value
o Pens, binders, etc. may include your organization’s logo
Plus
Listing on the Conference website
Listing on our Sponsor Recognition Board
A copy of the conference participant list
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MUSEUMS IN ACTION
Exhibit
Corporate or Organizational Membership Levels & Benefits
MANY offers various levels of Corporate or Organizational Membership which is required to qualify an
organization to exhibit at the Museums in Action conference. Memberships are renewed annually.
Membership levels, benefits and forms can be found on the MANY website at www.manyonline.org.
Exhibitor Opportunities
Commercial Organization
$550 MANY Member
Non-Profit Organization
$400 MANY Member
Exhibitor Benefits Include:
 A Space in our Exhibitors Area on Monday, April 13th, 2014
 One complimentary conference registration (additional staff may register at the Discounted
Presenter Rate)
 Your organization’s listing on the conference website
 Face-time with over 250 museum professionals
 Listing on the Exhibitor Recognition Board
 Listing in the Exhibitors section of the Conference Program
Exhibit Hall Logistics
 The Exhibit Hall will be open from 7:30am-4pm on Monday, April 13th
 You may begin setting up your exhibit at 4pm on Sunday, March 12th
 Please note: there is no security in the exhibit hall
 MANY conference staff will be onsite 10am-4pm on Sunday and by 7:15am on Monday. We ask that
you have your exhibit set-up by 7:30am Monday.
 We will have a table for each exhibitor; however they will not be assigned and will be taken on a
first-come basis.
 There are electrical outlets throughout the Exhibit Hall.
 Each Exhibitor will have a skirted 6’ long table and a pair of chairs.
Exhibit Hall Schedule
Monday, March 31st
7:30am – Exhibit Hall opens, Continental Breakfast buffet in Exhibit Hall
9:30-9:45am – Break
11-11:15am – Break
3:15-3:45 – Break, refreshments served in Exhibit Hall
MUSEUMS IN ACTION
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Exhibit Hall Reservation Form
MANY offers various levels of Corporate or Organizational Membership which is required to qualify an
organization to exhibit at the Museums in Action conference. Memberships are renewed annually.
Membership levels, benefits and forms can be found on the MANY website at www.manyonline.org.
Exhibitor Options
☐ Commercial Organization
☐ Non-Profit Organization
$550 MANY Member
$400 MANY Member
Please note the following deadlines:
March 7th – Deadline for organization’s listing on the conference website
March 14th – Deadline for organization’s listing in the conference program
Exhibitor Information
Please enter your information clearly and EXACTLY as you would like it to appear in conference listings.
Primary Contact _______________________________________________________________________________________
Company _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________
City _____________________________ State __________ Zip ________________
Phone _______________________________ Fax ___________________________________
E-mail __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Website ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Complimentary Registration Recipient (ONE)
Other staff from your organization may register at the discounted presenter rate.
Make sure to Register everyone for the conference online in order to receive a name-badge.
As soon as the Registration link becomes available, we will send it to you.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
*On a separate sheet, please provide a description of your organization’s services
(500 words or less)
For more information contact info@manyonline.org or call 518-273-3400
Complete this form and return it with payment to:
MANY
265 River St.
Troy, NY 12180
MUSEUMS IN ACTION
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Sponsorship Reservation Form
Sponsorship opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
☐ YES! WE WANT TO BECOME A SPONSOR!! Select sponsorship(s) below.
LEVEL 3
☐ $750 MANY Member
☐ $1000 Non-member
LEVEL 1
☐ $2000 MANY Member
☐ $2500 Non-member
LEVEL 2
☐ $1250 MANY Member
☐ $1500 Non-member
Choose from the following
opportunities:
☐ Opening Keynote
☐ Awards of Merit Luncheon
☐ Logo’d Name Badge
☐ Conference App **NOTE: if
choosing this option be sure to let
MANY know by DECEMBER 1
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Up to 3 Complimentary
Registrations
Choose from the following
opportunities:
☐ Closing Keynote, Tuesday noon
☐ Networking Reception, Tuesday
evening
☐ Student Volunteer Scholarship
Sponsor
Choose from the following
opportunities:
☐ Coffee Break, Monday afternoon
☐ Continental Breakfast, Tuesday
morning
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One Complimentary Registration
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Up to 2 Complimentary
Registrations
Name:
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Name:
__________________________________________
Name:
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Advertisement: Full-page in the
Conference Program
Podium Time During Sponsored
Event
Annual Membership: Corporate
Name:
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Name:
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Advertisement: Half-page in the
Conference Program
Podium Time During Sponsored
Event
Name:
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Advertisement: Quarter-page in the
Conference Program
☐ CONFERENCE FRIEND
Interested in sponsoring but unable to attend?
Choose from the following opportunities:
☐ Full-Page Advertisement in the Conference Program - $400
☐ Half-Page Advertisement in the Conference Program - $300
☐ Quarter-Page Advertisement in the Conference Program - $250
☐ Conference App Sponsor - $2000
☐ In-Kind Opportunities – In accordance to market value (contact
info@manyonlin.org for more information.
Your organization’s promotional materials on the “Wish We Were There”
Table
All sponsors will be acknowledged
on the conference website, Sponsor
Recognition Board and Conference
Program. All sponsors will also
receive a copy of the conference
participant list and a space in our
Exhibitors Area.
MUSEUMS IN ACTION
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Sponsorship Reservation Form
Sponsorship opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Select Sponsorship (previous page) and enter amount: $ __________________________________________
Please enter information clearly and exactly as you would like it to appear in conference listings.
Primary Contact _______________________________________________________________________________________
Company _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________
City _____________________________ State __________ Zip ________________
Phone _______________________________ Fax ___________________________________
E-mail __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Website ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Complimentary Registration Recipient(s) – depending on the level of chosen Sponsorship
Other staff from your organization may register at the discounted presenter rate.
Make sure to Register everyone for the conference online in order to receive a name-badge.
As soon as the Registration link becomes available, we will send it to you.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
*On a separate sheet, please provide a description of your organization’s services
(500 words or less)
For more information contact info@manyonline.org or call 518-273-3400
Complete this form and return it with payment to:
MANY
265 River St.
Troy, NY 12180