Museum of the City of New York

We are proud to announce that City & State is recognizing Stephanie Hill Wilchfort, Ronay Menschel Director and President of the Museum of the City of New York on the Arts & Culture Power 100 list! Read more about Stephanie’s leadership of MCNY and her advocacy for museums in New York City: https://lnkd.in/ejY47NwH Congrats, Stephanie!

🚀 Join Our Team! We're Hiring! 🚀   Are you ready to take the next step in your career? We're excited to announce an open position for Collections Management Assistant at the Museum of the City of NY!   At MCNY, we believe in fostering a dynamic and inclusive workplace where innovation thrives, and employees are empowered to reach their full potential. 🌟   🖱️ Apply now and explore other exciting opportunities on our careers page: www.mcny.org/employment   #Hiring #JobOpening #Development #nonprofits #fundraising

🍵 Anyone for tea, treats, and a little conversation? If so, join us on October 2 for the launch of "The Curator's Cup: Afternoon Tea at MCNY. " Featuring a live presentation and Q&A with Sarah Henry, Robert A. and Elizabeth Rohn Jeffe Chief Curator and Deputy Director, the discussion will delve into the creative process behind the museum’s exhibitions, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how MCNY curators shape a narrative to deliver memorable experiences that tell the stories of New York City. Enjoy a selection of fine teas provided by Harney & Sons alongside delicious sandwiches and treats from Les Gateaux de Marie — all included with your ticket! More info: https://lnkd.in/ejFcFYvw Image: Byron Company (New York, N.Y.), Mrs. G.G. Haines, Dressing Room Tea Party. Ca. 1902. Museum of the City of New York Collection, 93.1.1.8960 | Photo of Sarah Henry by Bronwen Sharp.

"Art Deco City: New York Postcards from the Leonard A. Lauder Collection" is now open! More than an aesthetic, Art Deco was the look that promoted New York City to the world. The exhibition highlights the impact that colorful, mass-produced postcards had in establishing landmarks like the Chrysler Building, Empire State Building, and Rockefeller Center as international icons that epitomize the stylishness of Midtown Manhattan. In varied and creative ways, postcards echoed the sleek appeal of these soaring structures, which belied the realities of the Great Depression. Pairing these sought-after souvenirs with an array of images, historic artifacts, film footage, and hands-on interactive experiences, the exhibition uncovers the Art Deco elements that shaped New York's image in the popular imagination. Image: Skyscrapers of New York City, The Union News Co.; printed in Chicago by Curt Teich & Co., 1936, Leonard A. Lauder Postcard Archive. Promised gift to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

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In 1796, a white New Yorker named Aquila Giles took a step towards freedom for Hannah, a 30-year-old enslaved woman, and her young daughter Abigail. But despite signing a manumission deed, Hannah wouldn't be fully free for another six years, and Abigail would have to wait until 1820. As Carolyn Eastman reports in the September/October issue of Smithsonian Magazine, these manumission records, now digitized by #MCNY, reveal the harsh realities of slavery in Northern states. While some were freed quickly, others remained in a painful limbo, reflecting the complex and often reluctant path to liberty. Click the link below to explore these powerful stories and see how Black New Yorkers fought for their freedom, one person at a time. The full documents are now accessible online via the MCNY website, shedding light on a crucial chapter of our shared history: https://lnkd.in/ecCWZATv

I am very happy to wrap up this week with my heart full of gratefulness and my head full of new ideas, because the competences development program for the museum professionals from Lithuania, that I have been curating and coordinating in New York, has come to an end. It has been a delight to meet new colleagues in the field from my home country as well as from diverse museum institutions in New York! 🙌 Congratulations and shout out to all the participants who stayed enthusiastic, open-minded, and engaged through all five days 🙌 ✨Many thanks to all the partners for making this program happen, for warm receptions, and for sharing their expertise so generously ✨ 👏 José Luis Vidalón, Xingyao "Yao" Wang & STUDIO JOSEPH 👏 Lilly Tuttle, Audra Goldstein • Museum of the City of New York 👏 Iryna T., Peter Doroshenko • The Ukrainian Museum 👏 Patryk Tomaszewski, Annie Canning & the team • Whitney Museum of American Art 👏 Camille Czerkowicz, Emily Hill-Wright • Merchant's House Museum 👏 Paul Galloway, Ramona Bannayan, Persephone Michou, Jay Levenson, Marta Dansie, Amanda Forment, Lucy Gallun, Erik Patton & the Exhibitions team • The Museum of Modern Art 👏 Rosanna Flouty, PhD • Museum Studies Program, NYU 👏 Ian Kerrigan & the team• 9/11 Memorial & Museum 👏Lauren R. DiLoreto & the team • MoMA PS1 It has also been a chance for me to rediscover my passion for education and life-long learning. Thanks to Lietuvos nacionalinis muziejus I National Museum of Lithuania, Asta Ivanauskienė and Kotryna Bėčiūtė for the invite to join and for the work together on this program! ❤️

"Byzantine Bembé: New York by Manny Vega" has been included in Hyperallergic's "Ten Art Shows to See in New York Right Now." Calling the show "vibrant" "intimate," and "satisfying," the write-up includes a mention of a special playlist curated by Vega that features music that inspires the artist and notes a watercolor painting of the Yoruba spirit Changó on loan from Associate Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Visit this weekend to see this exhibition and more at #MCNY: https://lnkd.in/e2_6kYf2 Image: Manny Vega. Bomba Celestial. 2009–2010. Collection of Bobbito García a.k.a. Kool Bob Love. Courtesy of Manny Vega. | Gallery image by Brad Farwell.

The Twin Towers stood tall over New York City, a symbol of our city’s ambition and strength. On September 11, 2001, they were forever etched into our collective memory. Today, we remember the thousands of lives lost, the heroes who gave everything, and the resilience of a city that rose from the ashes. As we reflect on this image, we honor the spirit of New York—a city that never forgets and continues to stand united. The Tribute in Light now shines each year, reminding us of both loss and hope. Image: [Looking southwest across the East River to the twin towers of the World Trade Center from Brooklyn.], Edmund Vincent Gillon, 1978, Museum of the City of New York, 2013.3.2.1744 #NeverForget #911Memorial

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