Museum Mercenary: A Handbook for Independent Museum Professionals
Rebecca Migdal
(Author)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
The first of its kind, this practical guide to freelancing in museums and historic sites has the tools and resources to help answer common questions and get readers starting in growing a freelance career. Museum Mercenary focuses on how to pursue contract work with museums, historical societies, and other cultural institutions.
Product Details
Price
$78.00
Publisher
Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
Publish Date
March 05, 2020
Pages
386
Dimensions
6.0 X 9.0 X 0.86 inches | 1.24 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781538118603
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About the Author
Rebecca Migdal is an independent museum professional based in Waltham, MA. She offers collections research and interpretive writing services to clients of all kinds - anyone trying to tell great stories about objects and ideas. She specializes in American art and material culture, but works on many topics, from literature to architecture to the technology of sound.
Reviews
As a former independent museum professional, I can say this book is a phenomenal resource. It lays out a realistic view of the joys, pitfalls, and promise of freelance life, an important and growing sector of the museum field. Well done!
Considering setting off as an independent museum professional? Or maybe you have already taken the plunge. You may even have a few years of experience. Wherever you are in your career as a freelancer, you'll find great advice in Museum Mercenary to help you shape and grow your practice.
Considering setting off as an independent museum professional? Or maybe you have already taken the plunge. You may even have a few years of experience. Wherever you are in your career as a freelancer, you'll find great advice in Museum Mercenary to help you shape and grow your practice.
