NEW!
MSA CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
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he Museum Store Association is dedicated to your professional growth and career development, exploring the topics and issues that matter most. To meet the ever-changing needs of the nonprofit retail industry, MSA is pleased to debut a new certificate program to enhance your experience as a professional. MSA’s formal certificate program will offer a flexible menu of coursework to meet your budget, time commitment and interests. Debuting at the MSA Conference & Expo in Houston on a limited enrollment basis, with full enrollment in 2015, the certificate program uses the Knowledge Standards established for educational excellence in the nonprofit retail field. Stay tuned for more information or visit www.MuseumStoreAssociation.org for additional details. You also can contact Andrea Miller, Manager of Learning, at (303) 504-9223 x16 or amiller@museumstoreassociation.org.
EVENTS, EXCURSIONS & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES Agenda is subject to change.
TIC KET
Event is not included in registration fee.
THURSDAY, APRIL 10 6–9 p.m. TIC KET
MSA Awards Event Join us at this celebration as we honor nonprofit retail professionals and vendors. The MSA awards are being developed as a way for you to recognize your peers in the industry. Stay tuned for more information!
FRIDAY, APRIL 11 9 a.m.–3 p.m. TIC KET
Houston Museums Excursion
$95. SPACE IS LIMITED! (SEE REGISTRATION FORM)
This excursion provides participants with the unique opportunity to visit some of the most respected cultural institutions in Houston. Housed in a bright and fun building, The Children’s Museum of Houston offers a wide variety of exhibits that engage kids and drive a passion for life-long learning. Rated “America’s No. 1 Children’s Museum” by Parents magazine, you will have an opportunity to tour the museum as well as a presentation from the store staff on how they tie their merchandise to their exhibits. Bring your walking shoes! The 14 acres that encompass Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens were created by founder Ima Hogg, who over five decades created a series of gracious and beautiful gardens that were intended to be outdoor rooms for living and
entertaining. The Lora Jean Kilroy Visitor and Education Center at Bayou Bend features exhibit spaces, orientation gallery, library and a retail shop. During your visit to the shop, the philosophy behind the creation of the shop will be shared and you will learn how they have found ways to increase sales as well as encourage repeat visits from Houstonians. A visit to The Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, whose mission is to advance education about the process, product and history of craft, will complete your excursion. You will have a chance to view the Dark Light: The Micaceous Ceramics of Christine Nofchissey McHorse and Adrian Esparza exhibitions. A visit to the Asher Gallery will provide you with first-hand knowledge of how they help support the mission of their institution by offering the opportunity to interact with and purchase art objects. With 120 artists and works ranging from jewelry to sculpture, there is always at least one piece with which visitors find a real connection. During the day you will have some free time to enjoy the bountiful institutions within Houston’s Museum District. Lunch will be provided.
3–4 p.m. Opening Reception Hosted by MSA Southwest Central Chapter Here’s your first chance to network with both attendees and vendors in the exhibit hall before we officially kick off the event! Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will help set the mood for conversation and connecting with old friends and new.
For complete conference details, visit www.MSAmeeting.org or call (303) 504-9223.
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