Registration Rates
EARLY MANY Member (Nov - Dec 2026) — $325
EARLY Non-Member (Nov - Dec 2026)— $375
MANY Member (Jan - Feb 2027) — $375
Non-Member (Jan - Feb 2027) — $425
Presenter/Full-time Student — $250
Walk-In (March 2027) — $500
Add-ons:
- Wednesday Evening Cocktail, Corning Tower Observation Deck — $75
- Printed Program (only digital provided) — $20
MANY has made every effort to minimize the cost of registration and participation. Any increase in conference rates reflects the growing hard costs of food, which all New Yorkers are facing. For ease of transaction and transparency, there are no fees for participation in New York Arts Rally, nor additional costs for local museum visits, meet-ups, or workshops.
All attendees and guests are invited to the Evening Cocktail at Corning Tower Observation Deck ($75 per person) - we are planning a celebratory evening with food (we promise more!) and wine and beer. Further details to be announced. Capacity Limited
Timeline
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October 2026: Announcement, Call for Session Proposals
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November 2026: EARLY Registration Opens
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December 14, 2026: Session Proposals Due
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December 31, 2026: EARLY Registration Closes
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January 1, 2027: Conference Registration Opens
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February 28, 2027: Conference Registration Closes
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Walk-in Registration available though March 26, 2027
Hotels
MANY reserved blocks of rooms at area hotels and price points. More information (including room rates) will be provided at registration.
Travel & Accommodations
Conference activities will be centered at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center and New York State Museum in downtown Albany. Attendees from beyond the capital region may drive, take Amtrak, use regional bus services, or fly to nearby Albany International Airport.
Accessibility
MANY is committed to an inclusive conference experience; prejudiced, exclusionary behavior will be neither normalized nor tolerated.
We welcome all inquiries regarding accessibility, mobility, and/or other accommodation needs, including linguistic, cognitive, sensory, gender-expressive, religious, parental, and/or medical considerations.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations before February 1, 2027 will be processed at no cost. Refunds requested after this date will not be granted, including requests made based on absence due to illness, late arrival for courses and/or weather conditions. Special event tickets are non-refundable due to advance catering commitments, but may be transferred to another attendee. Please notify MANY staff if you wish to transfer a ticket.
Video/Photography Policy
By registering for and attending the conference, participants grant MANY permission to photograph, film, or otherwise document conference activities. Images may be used for promotional and archival purposes.
