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January 2017
Las Vegas Market Curated Docent Tours – Top Museum Store Product
Led by MSA member Patricia Sampson, High Museum of Art Hosted by Museum Store Association and IMC Meet inside entrance to Temporaries Pavilion #1 Tour the top museum store product at Las Vegas Market! Museum store expert Patricia Sampson, Manager of Museum Shops and Visual Merchandising at High Museum of Art in Atlanta, GA, will pre-scout the very best and brightest offerings from exciting vendors. Then, Patricia will lead a docent tour of her curated product collection, tailored specially for…
Find out more »Networking Reception with Cocktails
Hosted by Museum Store Association and IMC Pavilion #1 Seminar Room Network with fellow museum stores. Mingle with industry peers. Enjoy light refreshments and cocktails before your evening out in Las Vegas! Existing and prospective MSA members and vendors are welcome. Buyers and vendors, RSVP now to attend!
Find out more »February 2017
MSA/NY NOW Networking Event Winter 2017
If you'll be at NY NOW, join us for a great night in New York City. The networking event will include light appetizers and a cash bar. RSVP now! Sponsorship opportunities available for vendor members. Contact Allison Ebner at aebner@museumstoreassociation.org for more information.
Find out more »June 2017
Book Expo Networking Breakfast
MSA institutional members are invited to a Museum Store Networking Reception Breakfast on Friday, June 2, 2017 hosted by the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast and networking with your museum store peers and sponsor representatives. The event will take place from 8:30 am - 9:30 am at the in the VIP Lounge in the Galleria of the Javits Center in New York . Please RSVP to Diana Press at dpress@reedexpo.com by May 25th if you plan to…
Find out more »July 2017
AmericasMart Atlanta
The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market®, July 11 – 18, 2017 As part of the Museum Store Association, they have a custom package to help you take advantage of all AmericasMart has to offer: To offset your travel expense, AmericasMart is offering a one-night complimentary stay if you stay for two nights at a participating Atlanta hotel. A special rate is also available for additional nights. Please remember, complimentary night cannot be combined with any other offers. Limit one…
Find out more »Philadelphia Gift Show
MSA members will receive special offers and features during the Philadelphia Gift Show. The two special offers include: MSA Hotel Discount Enjoy a $94 hotel rate at the Embassy Suites Hotel for up to two nights, July 23 through 25. Book your room through the official housing company, Connections Housing. MSA Gas Rebate Program Driving to the show? MSA members are eligible for a $25 gas rebate. To receive the rebate, stop by the show office and present your buyer…
Find out more »Non-Profit Retail Symposium: How to Advocate to Administration
Las Vegas Market Monday, July 31: 2 - 3pm Pavilions Seminar Room, North End of Pavilion 1 Non-Profit Retail Symposium: How to Advocate to Administration (RSVP) In collaboration with Association for Healthcare Volunteer Resources Professionals (AHVRP), Museum Store Association (MSA) & Zoo & Aquarium Buyers Group (ZAG). Is your mission-driven store "just" one facet of a larger organization? Is retail not always considered an important aspect of the greater institution? Does it seem administration just does not "get it?" Non-profit…
Find out more »August 2017
Non-Profit Retail Symposium: Selling to Millenials
Las Vegas Market Tuesday, August 1: noon - 1:30pm Pavilions Seminar Room, North End of Pavilion 1 Non-Profit Retail Symposium: Selling to Millennials (RSVP; includes Boxed Lunch) In collaboration with Association for Healthcare Volunteer Resources Professionals (AHVRP), Museum Store Association (MSA) & Zoo & Aquarium Buyers Group (ZAG) Millennials, a misunderstood demographic. What defines the typical consumer? What's different about how they shop? Most importantly, how do you position your store and products accordingly? This interactive session will be led…
Find out more »September 2017
Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show
MSA members are invited to take advantage of special offers and on-site locations at the Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show. MSA Hotel Offer MSA members are offered a special $79 hotel rate on Signature rooms at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino for up to three nights during show dates. Simply book your room through the show's official housing company, Connections Housing. Hospitality Suite MSA is partnering with the Zoo and Aquarium Buyers Group (ZAG) to co-host…
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