emerging leaders of new york arts (elnya)
Networking and Development for New York City Arts Professionals Under 35
Emerging Leaders of New York Arts (ELNYA) is the newest link in ABC/NY continuum of leadership development. The group aims to bring together local, young arts administrators to discuss challenges specific to their field and generation. Our events are designed to help build the contacts, skills, and knowledge of arts professional under the age of 35 or with less than five years experience in the field. By focusing on this specific demographic we can empower associates, assistants, and junior level staff to explore ideas and potential they may not have opportunity to with their day-to-day responsibilities.
Our activities vary from casual networking happy hours to more content-based panel conversations and peer-to-peer dialogues which we call Creative Conversations. Our book club reads professional and leadership development titles and meets quarterly. ELNYA hosts a listserv through which we discuss issues relevant to young arts administrators and announce upcoming events. We welcome suggestions for future events and are actively seeking opportunities to partner with arts organizations interested in areas such as succession planning, new media, emerging art forms, and young patrons. ELNYA is also part of a larger network of Emerging Leader groups across the country facilitated by Americans for the Arts. To learn more about participating in national Emerging Leaders conferences and listserv, please visit the national Emerging Leaders website.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, May 15.
Drinks at 6:00,
Curtain at 7:30
Bar Veloce,
176 Seventh Avenue;
St. Peter's Church,
346 West 20th Street
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ARTVENTURE: Chelsea Opera
Join ELNYA for a glass of wine on May 15 at Bar Veloce before seeing Chelsea Opera’s production of one of the most popular American operas, The Ballad of Baby Doe. Visit www.chelseaopera.org for a synopsis and tickets. Use the discount code FOCO to buy $25 general admission tickets. Discount also good for performances May 16–18. |
Tuesday, May 20,
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The New Victory Theater,
229 West 42nd Street,
Board Room |
CREATIVE CONVERSATION “Dearth of Directors: What the Leadership Vacuum Means to Us”
While nonprofit arts organizations struggle to keep up with a rapidly shifting economic, social, and political climate, we, the “emerging leaders,” face challenges of navigating these numerous changes in the field as well as increased opportunities to further our own careers. For a variety of reasons, the number of executive director position vacancies in our organizations is rapidly increasing. Are we ready to face this leadership crisis? What are the practical aspects of taking over a directorship and running an organization? As leaders, how do we foster an environment and lay the foundation for non-profit arts organizations to continue and thrive even after we’ve transitioned out? Conversation Leaders: Tim Cynova & Heather Ruth. Please R.S.V.P. to elnya@artsandbusiness-ny.org
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Tuesday, May 27,
6:30 p.m.–8:30pm
Mé Bar, La Quinta Manhattan,
17 West 32nd Street
(top floor)
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ELNYA BOOK CLUB
Join us for a casual discussion of Patricia Martin’s RenGen: Renaissance Generation which challenges the presumption that America is an intellectual and cultural wasteland defined by reality television and fast food. Martin argues that we are on the precipice of a major cultural renaissance. 256 pages.
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Wednesday, June 11,
6:00 p.m.–9:00pm
The Altman Building +
The Metropolitan Pavilion,
135 West 18th Street |
ARTVENTURE: The Affordable Art Fair
ELNYA is invited to a private preview cocktail reception at the Affordable Art Fair. A great way to start an art collection—discover and buy paintings, drawings, sculptures, video, photography, and limited edition prints from 75 distinguished galleries from around the world, all priced from $100–$10,000. Advance tickets only: ELNYA members receive discounted rates: $15/ individual, $30/couple (regularly $25 and $40). Or, join us June 12–15 during regular fair hours. ELNYA members receive $5 off general admission. Please visit us at www.aafnyc.com for more information. Please email info@aafnyc.com or call 212.255.2003 to purchase tickets.
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Friday, June 20–22,
Philadelphia, PA |
AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS ANNUAL CONVENTION
Join arts administrators and advocates from across the country for sessions on arts education, civic engagement, economic development, leadership, preserving diverse cultures, private sector, public advocacy, and public art. There’s also ARTventures exploring Philly’s rich cultural institutions, a keynote from futurist Andrew Zolli. “Career 360” development discussions, and many opportunities to network with other Emerging Leaders. For more information visit: www.AmericansForTheArts.org/convention/.
Want to connect to Emerging Leaders across the country? Sign-up for the Americans for the Arts Emerging Leaders Listserv.
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Wednesday, June 25,
6:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
NYU Wagner’s Puck Building,
295 Lafayette Street,
Rudin Conference Room,
Second Floor |
CREATIVE CONVERSATION “Is the 501(c)(3) Dead? Tried, True, and New Models for the Arts”
As emerging leaders we have a ready capacity for new and emerging ideas. Join us in examining how our generation’s arts organizations can structure themselves for innovation and relevancy in our unique political, economic, and cultural climate. In a peer-based dialogue, we will explore the reaches of the nonprofit model along with alternative initiatives such as for-profit efforts, venture capitalism, micro-financing, and social networks where flexibility, liquidity, and capital health dwell at the core of programmatic development. Co-Sponsored by: NYU Wagner’s Student Network Exploring Arts & Culture. Conversation Leaders: Kavie Barnes, Marisa Casey, Erin Eisenberg, & Stephanie Pereira. Please R.S.V.P. to elnya@artsandbusiness-ny.org.
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Tuesday, July 22,
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. |
ELNYA Book Club
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...and Others Don't , by Jim Collins.
Making the transition from good to great doesn't require a high-profile CEO, the latest technology, innovative change management, or even a fine-tuned business strategy. Peppered with dozens of stories and examples from the great and not so great, the book offers a well-reasoned road map to excellence that any organization would do well to consider. 300 pages.
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All events are free and open to the public. Please R.S.V.P. to elnya@artsandbusiness-ny.org
Questions or ideas for potential ELNYA events may be emailed to elnya@artsandbusiness-ny.org as well.
Want to see what we've been up to? Check out ELNYA's Past Events.
 Funding for this program is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.
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