Applications now open
International Exchange Programme 2020
Applications are now open for our fully subsidised international exchange programme, a partnership between the Association for Cultural Enterprises and Museum Store Association (MSA).
This is your chance to attend and deliver a session at MSA Forward in Cleveland, Ohio on 23-27 April 2020, with return flights and three hotel nights included.
The successful candidate will be required to present a 60 minute session at MSA Forward 2020, as well as write two blog posts.
The exchange programme offers a unique opportunity to make new international contacts, enhance your professional development, and promote your organisation overseas. Our 2019 recipient, Louise Kirby, Director of Operations & People at The Deep, found it a hugely rewarding experience – read about Louise’s experience here.
Your proposed session must meet the following criteria:
- Presents a topic or case study that demonstrates thought leadership in museum retail
- Presents an innovative project or a solution to a common museum retail issue
- Presents a topic commercially relevant with educational value, including real-life experience
All applications must be received by Friday 30 August 2019. Please note you must be a Full Member of the Association for Cultural Enterprises to apply.
The welcome I received was incredible. It was a pleasure to deliver my presentation and sense a natural, genuine zest for knowledge, learning and information-sharing among our international community
Louise Kirby, The Deep