The everson museum of art in syracuse, new york, will upgrade its digital infrastructure to provide patrons with enhanced access to its collections and programs

The Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse, New York will receive $100,490 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the National Leadership Grants program (CFDA 45.312) to upgrade its digital infrastructure and expand access to its collections and programs from November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2022. The upgrades will include new servers, cloud-based technology, video production equipment, and collections database software to provide digital access to over 10,000 objects in the museum's permanent collection. The improved systems will support access to a wide range of programs and events via enhanced video streaming capabilities. The funding will improve the museum's efficiency, sharing capabilities, and data security as it seeks to meet growing demand for virtual services in light of barriers to in-person participation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The pandemic underscored the need for expanded technology to reach the growing number of virtual visitors and reduce barriers to participation. The upgraded systems will improve the museum's efficiency, sharing capabilities, and data security. Upgrades will include two new servers, cloud-based technology, video production equipment, and collections database software. These combined technological upgrades will provide patrons with digital access to more than 10,000 objects in the museum's permanent collection. They also will support patrons' access to a wide range of programs and events via improved video streaming capabilities.