frequently asked questions

1. Can I join the Arts & Business Council of New York (ABC/NY)?

All non-profit arts organization in the New York area are eligible for Arts Membership. New York corporations can serve their employees through a Business Membership. Individuals can  take Arts or Business Memberships.

  1. How much does ABC/NY membership cost?
    Membership fees are on a sliding scale ($50–$500) based on organizational budget. For more information, view our arts membership page.
  2. What are the benefits of Arts and Business Council (ABC) membership?
    For arts organizations: professional development, pro bono expertise, interns, grants, board development, discounts, networking opportunities… and more! For businesses: employee volunteer opportunities, mentoring, board services, networking opportunities… and more!

2. Does ABC/NY award grants?

Yes.  In 2006, ABC/NY will distribute over $200,000 in State and private funds for Cultural Tourism Initiatives.  Typically, grants range from $10,000 to $25,000.

3. Does ABC/NY have job opportunities?

ABC/NY is a division of the national organization, Americans for the Arts.  All available jobs are listed on the Americans for the Arts website.  View available positions.

4. Does ABC/NY offer opportunities for career development?

Yes.  The Arts Leadership Institute (ALI), a partnership with Columbia University, offers leadership training for mid-career arts administrators.

5. Does ABC/NY have internships?

Yes.   ABC/NY offers internships both in its own NYC office and with member arts organizations.  For more information about fall, spring, and/or summer internships with ABC/NY (and Americans for the Arts), view the Americans for the Arts internship page. View more information about ABC/NY’s summer Arts Management Internship program with other arts hosts.

6. Does ABC/NY have volunteer opportunities?

Yes.  ABC/NY’s Business Volunteers for the Arts ® program matches individuals from the corporate sector with arts clients on a project basis.

7. Does ABC/NY offer board training and placement services?

Yes.  ABC/NY now offers guidance both to arts organizations and to interested volunteers in how to maximize the board experience productivity and fulfillment.  In 2007, ABC/NY will launch services to help introduce board opportunities to business employees and board prospects to arts organizations.

8. What kind of workshops does ABC/NY offer?

ABC/NY offers a series of workshops in marketing and other areas of nonprofit arts management  as well as a National Arts Forum Series which brings together leaders in the arts and business communities for panel discussions/Q&As on subjects of mutual interest.

  1. Who are these workshops for?
    Workshops and panels are open to members and non-members.  Each workshop/panel has a target audience: executive directors and senior staff, more junior staff, board members, those who are interested in board service, or a general audience; larger, mid-sized, or smaller organizations or a general audience.  Individual workshop listings provide more detailed information.
  2. How much do workshops cost?
    National Arts Marketing workshops are currently $35 for members and $50 for
    non-members.  Other management workshops are similarly priced.  The National Arts Forum Series panels are $10 for members and $20 for non-members.

9. Does ABC/NY have events?

Yes.  The main event: the annual Encore Awards, celebrating partnerships between and excellence within the arts and business communities. ABC/NY also holds informal networking events (Members’ Open Houses, etc.) throughout the year.

Last Modified: 02/24/2009

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