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Museum Product Photography With an iPhone: The MSA Photo Challenge We all know that smartphone photography is key to selling products in this digital age. At MSA FORWARD in San Diego, I led a “hands-on” education session on product photography with an iPhone. I shared...
My Two Favorite Weekends of 2018 Were Both Spent at MSA Chapter Meetings I’ve been a member of MSA for over 10 years, but it wasn’t until 2018 that I learned a secret that I’m going to share with you: MSA regional chapter meetings, most of which take place in the...
We Need Your Thoughts, Your Expertise and Your Willingness to Share We Need Your Thoughts, Your Expertise and Your Willingness to Share MSA is always seeking relevant content for our biweekly blog, and we hope you are interested in sharing your skills and experiences...
Cross-Continent Connections Preparing for MSA FORWARD The Deep is an environmental and educational charity, employing 160 people, built to promote regeneration within Hull, the UK City of Culture. A member of the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums, it...
Recognizing Excellence at MSA FORWARD From March 28 to April 1, over 600 MSA members — museum store professionals and vendors alike — had the opportunity to come together to learn, buy, sell, network and explore at MSA FORWARD 2019: Create, Innovate, Educate!, the...
Neighborhood Watch in San Diego With MSA FORWARD being in San Diego this year, MSA gave me the unenviable task of doing a write-up about the wonders and delights of the city (thanks, David Duddy). I say unenviable because there is so much! Starting south in Tijuana...
