My institution is looking into the possibility of using an outside firm to
market/manage a major loan exhibition from our collection.  We have made
initial inquiries and would like to make some decision soon.  I would
appreciate information from any institution or individual who has had
experience using The Trust for Museum Exhibitions (Ann Van Devanter Townsend)
or International Arts & Artists (David Furchgott).

Our proposed exhibition is about 250 pieces and includes furniture, household
& agricultural tools and equipment, textiles, prints and drawings and the
like.  We have some leads for exhibition sites internationally but would like
to have the tour managed independently.

I will appreciate hearing about any experiences, not just the good, bad, or
ugly!  Please reply off-line. I am happy to share information with others who
request it.

Thanks,

Sharon Duane Koomler
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