Grants & Opportunities

New York Folklore is hiring a Manager of Gallery and Member Relations.  Send a cover letter and resume to Executive Director, Ellen McHale Ph.D. to apply. 

Summary

This position includes managing the marketing of the organization’s Membership Program and maintaining the membership database; managing the Gallery of New York Folk Art (a consignment gallery) and serving as a member of the Executive Team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cultural equity. They will be a highly motivated self-starter with outstanding communications skills who loves working with people. The work-week is Tuesday (10 a.m. -6) p.m. through Saturday (10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.).

Responsibilities

Gallery Administration

1. Open and Close the gallery each week-day (except Mondays) through Saturday.

2. In a welcoming way, greet the public and gallery visitors and respond to all inquiries about New York Folklore and its publications.

3. Prepare gallery marketing materials and work with local press to secure advertising

4. Work with gallery artists to maintain accurate artist records, including sales data, contact information, and biographical information.

5. Keep gallery sales journal and prepare artists payment vouchers monthly.

6. Process telephone and online sales and ready items for shipping.

7. Catalog and inventory artist items.

8. Keep direct contact with Gallery Artists to solicit new work.

9. Supervise the weekend work of the Gallery Assistant, and make sure there is gallery coverage for the times it is open.

• Membership Manager:

1. Manage membership solicitations and database entries to track members, donors, and contacts.

2. Manage Voices authors’ permissions, provide copy-editing, and assist with Voices workflow.

3. Manage Voices subscriptions with libraries and other organizational members.

4. Work with NY Folklore Staff to assist with the development and distribution of marketing and outreach materials.

5. Maintain office technology, including working with vendors regarding computer technology.

General Administrative Duties

1) Answer the phone and direct calls to the appropriate person.

2) Assist NY Folklore Staff with program planning and implementation, as requested.

3) With staff, manage conference planning and direct management of attendees.

4) Maintain orders for office supplies, and work with vendors as needed.

5) Represent New York Folklore at meetings of the Jay Street Business Association.

6) Maintain cordial relationships with collaborators, friends, and stakeholders.

Requirements

AAS degree or equivalent; B.A. degree preferred.

• Strong organizational skills with effective time management capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Bilingual abilities (especially Spanish/English) are a plus but not required.
• Experience in non-profit organizations is preferred but not mandatory.
• Familiarity with Mailchimp or similar online newsletter platform
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Donor Tools or similar donor database program a plus
• Ability to handle and track cash and online payments
• Ability to treat all persons with respect and patience, including those who are non-English language speakers

If you are passionate about cultural heritage and community engagement, we invite you to apply. This is an ideal position for someone interested in arts or museum management. Join us in making a difference!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 – $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Schenectady, NY 12305 (Required)

Work Location: In person

CNY Arts

The CNY Arts Grants for Regional Arts and Culture Engagement Program supports the capacity of individual artists and small nonprofit organizations to develop quality arts and culture projects and programming within the geographically, economically, and ethnically diverse segments of CNY Arts’ six-county service area (Cortland, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, and Oswego). In 2025, a total of $251,000 will be distributed in arts, culture, history, and heritage grants to individual artists and nonprofit organizations. $18,500 of that total has been set aside for this second round of arts education project support, in addition to the almost $23,000 already awarded to arts education initiatives. Please note that this second cycle of 2025 GRACE funding is for arts education projects only.

Link: https://cnyarts.org/grants/grants-for-regional-arts-and-culture-engagement-program-2/

Deadline: Friday, July 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM (noon)

New York Foundation for the Arts

The NYSCA Reserve Fund Grants (RFG) will provide grants to NYSCA-funded organizations to establish a reserve fund or build on an existing reserve fund. This program is open to nonprofit arts organizations based in New York State who have received funding from NYSCA in the last three years, and have an operating budget of less than $3 million. Individual grant amounts will range from $10,000 to $75,000 in accordance with the applying organization’s operating budget. Organizations that choose to use grant funds to start a reserve fund and do not already have one at the time of applying are prioritized. Rural, BIPOC-led, and community-based organizations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Link: https://www.nyfa.org/awards-grants/nysca-reserve-fund-grants/

Deadline: June 17, 2025

The Roxbury Arts Group

The Roxbury Arts Group is happy to share a new funding opportunity for Delaware County artists and non-profits. Small Arts Grants in the amounts of $500-$2,000 will be available to support art projects and programs that are offered in Delaware County schools and communities. The complete guidelines for the Small Arts Grant program can be found below. The application will be available below on May 2, 2025 at 10am. The deadline for applications is Friday, June 27 at 4pm. Contact community@roxburyartsgroup.org if you have any questions.

Link: https://roxburyartsgroup.org/grants

Deadline: Friday, June 27 2025 at 4pm.

New York State Council on the Arts

Our FY2026 application period for Support for Organizations, Support for Artists, Support for Targeted Opportunities, and Support for Regrants and Services IS NOW OPEN. If you are interested in applying with New York Folklore as the fiscal sponsor, please contact Anne Rappaport Berliner arappaport@nyfolklore.org

Link: https://arts.ny.gov/FY2026OpportunityGuidelines

Deadline: June 26th 2025

State of the Arts Fellowship Opportunity

NYSCA will place one (1) artist fellow at each of three (3) host agencies to address important solve-for questions at the core each agency’s public service mission:

Office of Victim Services (OVS): working with underserved populations to reduce barriers to accessing services under the Fair Access to Victim Compensation Act. (Brooklyn or Albany)
Office of General Services (OGS): revitalizing the Empire State Plaza through creative, community focused programming. (Albany)
Office of Mental Health (OMH): destigmatizing mental health issues and promoting access to OMH services. (Locations TBD, Upstate New York area and at least one facility in the NYC area)
Through a collaborative process, fellows will work closely with state agencies to address pressing issues and implement projects that leave a lasting impact on communities across New York. Fellows will be chosen by the host agency and NYSCA. Award amount per artist fellow is $60,000, inclusive of all project expenses.

Artists from all disciplines are invited to apply for this unique opportunity.

Application Deadline: Tuesday July 8th, 2025, 5:00pm

Link: https://arts.ny.gov/SOAfellow