Andrea’s Company
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Kinzoku Custom
Known for its award-winning custom jewelry and accessories, Kinzoku's wholesale and custom lines are carried in North America's most iconic cultural institutions. A fan favourite, their award-winning Made With Your Art Gift Kits give customers the opportunity to have custom jewelry and accessories made with their own artwork.
Melody Caban Consulting
What We Do For You
✅ Build a foundation for growth that supports the long-term success of your museum store.
✅ Say goodbye to chaos and hello to efficiency. We optimize processes and empower your team to focus on what matters.
✅ Free up your staff's time and resources by handing over time-consuming store development to experts you can trust.
✅ Ditch the guesswork. Use your data to make smart choices that boost your bottom line.
✅ Create a positive work environment where your team feels valued and motivated.
✅ Watch your sales soar as we create a museum store experience that visitors delight in.
✅ Maximize profitability by streamlining processes and minimizing waste.
✅ Curate a product mix as unique and engaging as your museum's exhibits.
I’m Melody Caban, a museum retail expert dedicated to helping museums put profit & purpose back into their museum stores.
We believe that a successful museum store can both inspire visitors and support your institution's financial health.
It's more than just a shop – it's a powerful tool to engage your audience and further your mission.
Let's work together to create a retail space that reflects your museum's unique story and drives revenue.
Narrative Material
About us:
Narrative Material is a multifaceted collaborative product development firm exclusively serving independent artists and cultural retailers worldwide.
In collaboration with our creative partners, we develop soft goods and accessories for both the body and the home. We offer low to no MOQ and efficient turnaround times.
About our Founder:
Katy Murphy is the owner and founder of Narrative Material. Hailing from Texas, Katy’s passion for the arts led her to pursue studies at the Savannah College of Art and Design. Currently based in Chicago, she is deeply dedicated to supporting the arts and collaborating with cultural institutions and non-profit retailers.
Through her company, Narrative Material, Katy’s mission is to curate, create, and promote artistic endeavors, producing compelling products that further tell the stories of both artists and artworks. Her unwavering commitment to the arts is evident in her desire to work closely with our MSA community, fostering growth and strength in the organization.
With a keen eye for creativity and a heart for the arts, Katy Murphy continues to significantly impact the artistic landscape, celebrating the power of storytelling and artistic expression through her work at Narrative Material.
Follow us as we pay homage to the world's greats, contemporary geniuses, and buzz-worthy new artists in partnership with your favorite cultural retailers.
Popcorn Custom Products
Popcorn is a design and manufacturing partner for the museum, souvenir and gift store marketplace with over 50 customizable products.
Popcorn is a design and manufacturing partner for the museum, souvenir and gift store marketplace with over 50 customizable products.
Silver Garden Designs
At Silver Garden Designs, we craft more than jewelry; we offer unique expressions of nature's beauty through our handcrafted botanical sterling silver pieces. Our creations, inspired by actual flora, are not merely accessories but personal statements celebrating the wearer's individuality and their connection to the natural world. Our collections embody delicate craftsmanship and a commitment to sustainable and ethical sourcing. Each piece, from earrings to statement necklaces, is designed, hand-cut, and fabricated to accentuate natural beauty and foster a unique bond with nature. Our dedication to craftsmanship and environmental stewardship has earned us recognition and partnerships with prestigious museums (including the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, and the Huntington Museum) and galleries nationwide. Made in the USA. Proud members of the Museum Store Association and the American Public Gardens Association. Custom work encouraged.
Unemployed Philosophers Guild
The Unemployed Philosophers Guild traces its origins back to 1990, when two creative and determined brothers from New York, Stephan and David, found themselves grappling with the challenges of making a living. That initial success led to local stores expressing a keen interest in their products, and prompting requests for an expanded product line. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of our journey from selling on the streets to our present day “Ivory Tower.”
Today, thirty-five years after the the two brothers started making pins and earrings in their mother’s kitchen, the Unemployed Philosophers Guild stands proudly as a group of artists, writers, philosophers, and unconventional thinkers, forging ahead with creativity and resilience. Today, the Guild is comprised of eleven creative people who bring their unique passions and energies to creating gifts for your stores!
The Unemployed Philosophers Guild traces its origins back to 1990, when two creative and determined brothers from New York, Stephan and David, found themselves grappling with the challenges of making a living. That initial success led to local stores expressing a keen interest in their products, and prompting requests for an expanded product line. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of our journey from selling on the streets to our present day “Ivory Tower.”
Today, thirty-five years after the the two brothers started making pins and earrings in their mother’s kitchen, the Unemployed Philosophers Guild stands proudly as a group of artists, writers, philosophers, and unconventional thinkers, forging ahead with creativity and resilience. Today, the Guild is comprised of eleven creative people who bring their unique passions and energies to creating gifts for your stores!