Erika Sanger's guest appearances

Erika Sanger

Destination On The Left

Drew McLellan

Rick Antonson

Paula White

Mike Rea

Sarah Morris

David Gilbert

Eric Patrick

Stacy Jones

Joe Pulizzi

Richard Arnold

Dalene Heck

Gary Murphy

Jay Smith

David Holder

Larry Broughton

OwlTail

Sanger is the leading ambassador and advocate for museums in New York. She produces programs that promote best practices and deepen connections with members and constituents. She seeks new programs and funding opportunities for museums and the organization; maintains and develops relationships with stakeholders including museum professionals, industry partners, state and federal funding agencies, private foundations, local, state, regional, and federal government officials, and leaders of peer institutions and arts organizations. Created a state-wide partnership with Smithsonian Institutions Museum on Main Street Program. Doubled organizational membership and income. Instrumental in legislative initiatives to secure new state funding sources for museums. Destination on the Left is joined again by Erika Sanger, Executive Director of the Museum Association of New York State! She made her first appearance on Episode #25, where we talked about the role of museums in New York State’s tourism and economic development. But a lot has changed since then. On our podcast, Erika discusses the different ways museums continue to innovate and change to meet visitor needs during the pandemic. From online and virtual programming to redefining the physical spaces, this part of our industry is doing everything possible to adapt.  What You Will Learn in This Episode:  Erika’s role as the Executive Director of the Museum Association of New York State How the changes Erika’s organization has made over the last several years prepared them to pivot during the pandemic How Erika has helped and supported other members of her industry throughout the pandemic Which parts of the museum have taken the largest hit from the pandemic, and how that will impact them moving forward The silver linings to the global pandemic and its impact on museums How museums have leveraged different platforms to create a profound virtual experience for visitors to enjoy at home  The Museum Association of New York State Erika Sanger is the Executive Director of the Museum Association of New York State. She made her first appearance on Episode #25, where we talked about the role of museums in New York State’s tourism and economic development. But a lot has changed since then. On our podcast, Erika discusses the different ways museums continue to innovate and change to meet visitor needs during the pandemic. From online and virtual programming to redefining the physical spaces, this part of our industry is doing everything possible to adapt. Stretched Thin, But Still Fighting It has been nearly six months since the global pandemic shut down our world economy, closed borders, and brought the travel industry to a complete standstill. We are doing everything in our power to keep up, and the levels of creativity and collaboration in the travel industry are evolving at an unprecedented rate. As the world slowly re-opens under limited circumstances, associations like the Museum Association of New York State are leading the charge, helping the struggling industry stay afloat and build momentum. The Post-COVID Museum Experience All of this change and adaptation begs the question, what will the post-COVID museum experience and landscape actually look like? With such a massive economic hit, many of the client-facing positions of the industry have been eliminated. We have lost so many future leaders of their respective fields, and the only thing museums can do is hope for more support and continue to be resilient. Increased social media presence, data collection, and a general pivot to virtual was the ultimate savior of museums at this time. They are creating the virtual mirror of the museum experience as we know it, and it has seen great success.  Website: www.nysmuseums.org LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-sanger-7b8202a/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/museum-association-of-new-york   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nysmuseums Twitter:  @erika3791 @nysmuseums   

Sanger is the leading ambassador and advocate for museums in New York. She produces programs that promote best practices and deepen connections with members and constituents. She seeks new programs and funding opportunities for museums and the organization; maintains and develops relationships with stakeholders including museum professionals, industry partners, state and federal funding agencies, private foundations, local, state, regional, and federal government officials, and leaders of peer institutions and arts organizations. Created a state-wide partnership with Smithsonian Institutions Museum on Main Street Program. Doubled organizational membership and income. Instrumental in legislative initiatives to secure new state funding sources for museums. Destination on the Left is joined again by Erika Sanger, Executive Director of the Museum Association of New York State! She made her first appearance on <a href="https://breaktheicemedia.com/podcasts/erika-sanger/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Episode #25</a>, where we talked about the role of museums in New York State’s tourism and economic development. But a lot has changed since then. On our podcast, Erika discusses the different ways museums continue to innovate and change to meet visitor needs during the pandemic. From online and virtual programming to redefining the physical spaces, this part of our industry is doing everything possible to adapt. What You Will Learn in This Episode: <ul> <li>Erika’s role as the Executive Director of the Museum Association of New York State</li> <li>How the changes Erika’s organization has made over the last several years prepared them to pivot during the pandemic</li> <li>How Erika has helped and supported other members of her industry throughout the pandemic</li> <li>Which parts of the museum have taken the largest hit from the pandemic, and how that will impact them moving forward</li> <li>The silver linings to the global pandemic and its impact on museums</li> <li>How museums have leveraged different platforms to create a profound virtual experience for visitors to enjoy at home</li> </ul> The Museum Association of New York State Erika Sanger is the Executive Director of the Museum Association of New York State. She made her first appearance on <a href="https://breaktheicemedia.com/podcasts/erika-sanger/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Episode #25</a>, where we talked about the role of museums in New York State’s tourism and economic development. But a lot has changed since then. On our podcast, Erika discusses the different ways museums continue to innovate and change to meet visitor needs during the pandemic. From online and virtual programming to redefining the physical spaces, this part of our industry is doing everything possible to adapt. Stretched Thin, But Still Fighting It has been nearly six months since the global pandemic shut down our world economy, closed borders, and brought the travel industry to a complete standstill. We are doing everything in our power to keep up, and the levels of creativity and collaboration in the travel industry are evolving at an unprecedented rate. As the world slowly re-opens under limited circumstances, associations like the Museum Association of New York State are leading the charge, helping the struggling industry stay afloat and build momentum. The Post-COVID Museum Experience All of this change and adaptation begs the question, what will the post-COVID museum experience and landscape actually look like? With such a massive economic hit, many of the client-facing positions of the industry have been eliminated. We have lost so many future leaders of their respective fields, and the only thing museums can do is hope for more support and continue to be resilient. Increased social media presence, data collection, and a general pivot to virtual was the ultimate savior of museums at this time. They are creating the virtual mirror of the museum experience as we know it, and it has seen great success. <ul> <li>Website: <a href="http://www.nysmuseums.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.nysmuseums.org</a></li> <li>LinkedIn: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-sanger-7b8202a/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-sanger-7b8202a/</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/museum-association-of-new-york" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/museum-association-of-new-york</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nysmuseums" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/nysmuseums</a></li> <li>Twitter: <ul> <li><a href="http://twitter.com/erika3791" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@erika3791</a></li> <li><a href="http://twitter.com/nysmuseums" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@nysmuseums</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul>

Episode 195: How Museums are Adapting to the Global Pandemic, with Erika Sanger

In this episode, you will learn about how the Museum Association of New York (MANY) is consistently growing their tourism efforts from Erika Sanger. Erika Sanger joined MANY (Museum Assoc. Of New York) after serving twelve years as the Director of Education at the Albany Institute of History and Art. There she provided vision for the development of programs for adults, children, schools, and families, focusing on object-based learning and digital initiatives. She had led the institute’s digital renaissance, most notably with the launch of a new website and creation of interpretative strategies around hand-held digital devices and interactive media. Erika has gained her extensive arts experience through positions held at renowned institutions including the International Center of Photography, the Jewish Museum, the New York Historical Society, the Brooklyn Museum of Art, and the Asheville Art Museum in Asheville, NC. She served as Director of Development at Penland School of Crafts in Western North Carolina, where she was actively engaged in the region’s artists community, and participated in the design and implementation of campaigns for capital and endowment funds. She has also developed program assessments with Harvard University’s Project Zero, the NC Center for the Advancement of Teaching, and with the education department at the University at Albany. Programs produced under her direction have received funding from major organizations, including the Institute for Museum and Library Services and the National Endowments for the Arts and Humanities. Erika holds a B.F.A. from Clark University, in Worcester, MA, and an M.A. from New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. The Annual Conference of the Museum Association of New York will be in April 2018 in Rochester, NY, details to follow. What you’ll learn about in this episode:  How the Museum Association of New York encourages its members to stand out and appeal to visitors around the globe Collaborating with the strong cultural institutions throughout the state to attract visitors not just into New York City, but to all of New York state How legislators and local governments make a HUGE difference in our cultural institutions, and how to get them on your side Current challenges facing museums and cultural institutions today and how they are affecting visitors How the Museum Association is changing up their programs this fall to push tourism to new heights The interplay between different cultural institutions on a local level and what that means for a community Museum’s crucial role in New York tourism and economic development Leveraging partnerships to attract international travelers The importance of attracting visitors to other areas of the state and the usefulness of the I LOVE NEW YORK app  Ways to contact Erika:  Website: www.manyonline.org Phone: (518) 273-3400 

In this episode, you will learn about how the Museum Association of New York (MANY) is consistently growing their tourism efforts from Erika Sanger. Erika Sanger joined MANY (Museum Assoc. Of New York) after serving twelve years as the Director of Education at the Albany Institute of History and Art. There she provided vision for the development of programs for adults, children, schools, and families, focusing on object-based learning and digital initiatives. She had led the institute’s digital renaissance, most notably with the launch of a new website and creation of interpretative strategies around hand-held digital devices and interactive media. Erika has gained her extensive arts experience through positions held at renowned institutions including the International Center of Photography, the Jewish Museum, the New York Historical Society, the Brooklyn Museum of Art, and the Asheville Art Museum in Asheville, NC. She served as Director of Development at Penland School of Crafts in Western North Carolina, where she was actively engaged in the region’s artists community, and participated in the design and implementation of campaigns for capital and endowment funds. She has also developed program assessments with Harvard University’s Project Zero, the NC Center for the Advancement of Teaching, and with the education department at the University at Albany. Programs produced under her direction have received funding from major organizations, including the Institute for Museum and Library Services and the National Endowments for the Arts and Humanities. Erika holds a B.F.A. from Clark University, in Worcester, MA, and an M.A. from New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. The Annual Conference of the Museum Association of New York will be in April 2018 in Rochester, NY, details to follow. What you’ll learn about in this episode: <ul> <li>How the Museum Association of New York encourages its members to stand out and appeal to visitors around the globe</li> <li>Collaborating with the strong cultural institutions throughout the state to attract visitors not just into New York City, but to all of New York state</li> <li>How legislators and local governments make a HUGE difference in our cultural institutions, and how to get them on your side</li> <li>Current challenges facing museums and cultural institutions today and how they are affecting visitors</li> <li>How the Museum Association is changing up their programs this fall to push tourism to new heights</li> <li>The interplay between different cultural institutions on a local level and what that means for a community</li> <li>Museum’s crucial role in New York tourism and economic development</li> <li>Leveraging partnerships to attract international travelers</li> <li>The importance of attracting visitors to other areas of the state and the usefulness of the I LOVE NEW YORK app</li> </ul> Ways to contact Erika: <ul> <li>Website: <a href="http://www.manyonline.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.manyonline.org</a></li> <li>Phone: (518) 273-3400</li> </ul>

Episode 25: Attracting Visitors to All of the Wonderful Museums in New York State, with Erika Sanger