Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York upcoming events

Printed Treasures at the New York Public Library (Monday, June 29, 2026)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:15:00 GMT

The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection, The New York Public Library. "The Rhinoceros" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1515. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/8abbc950-0033-0130-0806-58d385a7bc34

Title: Printed treasures at the New York Public Library

Date & Time: Monday, June 29 at 2:15 PM, (Tour begins promptly at 2:30 PM)

Duration: 1 hour

Capacity: 18

Admission: Free! (open to A.R.T. Members & Non-Members)

Location: Visitor Center, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building (Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, First Floor, NYC)

Join us for a special visit to the New York Public Library. This exclusive viewing will highlight treasures from two collections within the New York Public Library: the Spencer Collection and the Print Collection.

The Spencer Collection offers a global survey of the illustrated word and book bindings across all periods and cultures. Its holdings range from medieval manuscripts, Japanese scrolls, and Indian miniatures to landmark works in Renaissance printing, illustration, and binding, extending to contemporary livres d'artistes.

The Print Collection contains nearly 200,000 original prints, covering the history of art in the West from the 15th century and Japanese prints from the 10th century to the present. The collection includes diverse mediums such as woodcuts, engravings, etchings, lithographs, screenprints, and digital prints. In addition, the collection features illustrated books, artists' books, a small group of drawings, and a specialized reference collection of over 15,000 volumes on the history of prints and printmakers, along with artist clipping files.

This is an in-person event limited to 18 attendees. Registration is non-transferable. Please note that you MUST reserve a ticket in advance online in order to attend this event.

In the occasion that the event is sold out, we highly recommend joining the waitlist. An ART staff member will reach out to you if a spot becomes available. Unless you've been given permission, please do not show up at the event without registering.

Meeting location

Guests will gather before the tour at Marshall Rose Plaza, which opens onto the NW corner of 5th Ave and 40th Street.

About

The New York Public Library’s flagship location, the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, is one of the Library’s premier research centers, renowned for its extraordinary historical collections and its commitment to providing free and equal access to its resources.

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Tour of the American Folk Art Museum Archives and Special Collections (Tuesday, July 07, 2026)

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:45:00 GMT

Courtesy of the American Folk Art Museum

Title: Tour of the American Folk Art Museum Archives and Special Collections

Date & Time: Tuesday, July 7th, 2026, at 5:45 PM (Tour begins promptly at 6: 00 PM)

Duration: 1 hour

Capacity: 12

Admission: Free! (ART Members only)

Location: 47-29 32nd Place Long Island City, NY 11101

Event attendees are invited to visit the American Folk Art Museum Archives reading room for an overview of the AFAM's institutional archives, special collections, and archive projects. Featured in this tour will be exhibition history, artist papers, gravestone documentation collections, and the Healing Arts Initiative grant project.

This is an in-person event limited to 12 attendees. Registration is non-transferable. Please note that you MUST reserve a ticket in advance online in order to attend this event.

How to find the American Folk Art Museum Archives

The American Folk Art Museum Archives are located at 47-29 32nd Place, Long Island City, NY 11101.

Meeting location

Please ring the buzzer to be let in upon arrival at the archives in Long Island City. Archival staff will meet attendees by the entry way on floor 2. Be advised that the archives are located on the second floor which requires climbing stairs. If an accessible entrance is required, please reach out to coordinate where to meet staff for assistance.

About

The American Folk Art Museum Archives collects, preserves, and makes accessible primary source materials that document the history and field of folk art, self-taught art, and art brut. The Archives include AFAM institutional archives that document the development and activities of the Museum, as well as distinctive special collections related to the founding and development of the field, folk artists and networks, and how artists, collectors, curators, and scholars have shaped the field. Archival materials include audio, video, photographs, ephemera, clippings, manuscripts, correspondence, and expansive artist and subject files. Read more about the AFAMA here

Staff Bios

Maylyn Iglesias is the HAI Project Assistant Archivist at the American Folk Art Museum. Maylyn is also a photographer and educator at the International Center for Photography and the Josephine Herrick Project.

Noa Ryan is the CLIR Processing Archivist & Project Manager at the American Folk Art Museum. She processes the Healing Arts Initiative, Inc. collection in the museum's archives under a Digitizing Hidden Collections grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources.

Kailee Faber is the archivist for the American Folk Art Museum. She oversees all administrative and service aspects of the archives with the support of Noa and Maylyn.

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Coney Island Archive Tour (Saturday, July 18, 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:50:00 GMT

Image of The Coney Island Museum's Permanent Collection. https://www.coneyislandmuseum.org/current-exhibitions

Title: Coney Island Archive Tour

Date & Time: Saturday, July 18 at 11:50 AM (Tour begins promptly at 12 PM)

Capacity: 20

Duration: 2 hours

Admission: Free! Open to A.R.T. Members & Non-Members
Location: Coney Island Museum, 1208 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

For over a century, the Coney Island amusement district has reflected the changing face of American popular culture. Join us for a special guided tour led by Curator Lisa Mangels-Schaefer, who has helmed the Museum’s archives and preservation infrastructure since 2016. As the great-granddaughter of renowned amusement innovator and historian W.F. Mangels, Lisa brings a lifetime of passion for the preservation and renewal of Coney Island. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to explore two featured exhibitions—“Five Cents To Dreamland: A Trip to Coney Island” and “Highlights from our Permanent Collection”—alongside an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the museum's historic archives.

This is an in-person event limited to 20 A.R.T. Members & Non-Members. Registration is non-transferable. Please note that you MUST reserve a ticket in advance online in order to attend this event. In the occasion that the event is sold out, we highly recommend joining the waitlist. An ART staff member will reach out to you if a spot becomes available. Unless you've been given permission, please do not show up at the event without registering.

ABOUT

Established in 1983, the Coney Island Museum (C.I.M.) is the only collecting institution singularly dedicated to preserving, protecting, and interpreting the rich history of the People’s Playground. It houses the world’s premier collection of Coney Island photographs, paintings, ephemera, amusement-related objects, architectural elements, and vintage signs on view to the public. In addition to the permanent collection, the Museum also hosts special exhibitions and lectures on Coney Island’s history and impact. The Museum’s archives are available as a critical resource to researching scholars, and its public displays support educators from local schools.

Meeting Location:
In front of the C.I.M., at 1208 Surf Avenue

Directions to Coney Island Museum
The Museum is located on the second floor, and is not wheelchair accessible at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Subway: Take the D, Q, N or F train to the Coney Island - Stillwell Ave station

Bus: B36 (Coney Island / Avenue U/Sheepshead Bay)

B64 (Coney Island / Bay Ridge)

B68 (Coney Island / Windsor Terrace)

B74 (Sea Gate / Coney Island)

B82 (Coney Island / Spring Creek)

Car: Take the Belt Parkway to exit 6. Head south on Cropsey Avenue to West 17th Street. MCU Park and the Parachute Jump will be in front of you on Surf Avenue. Metered Parking is available along most streets. There are commercial parking lots on West 17th Street at MCU Park and West 12th Street between Mermaid and Surf, West 15th Street between the Boardwalk and Surf, and Neptune Avenue between West 12th and Stillwell Avenue

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