>It has been my understanding that when we acknowledge exhibition
>underwriting in the galleries and in publications, we acknowledge funding
>the actual level that it cost to produce or rent the exhibition.  In other
>words, if we could find $10,000 in support to cover an exhibition that cost
>us $10,000, we would recognize that support gladly, but not seek more.  It
>has been suggested to me that we approach exhibition support recognition as
>a source of additional income and sell support recognition beyond the actual
>cost of the exhibition.
>
>Am I behind the times, or does this seem just a teensy bit dishonest
>somehow, even if the companies know the score?
 
 
Stephen,
 
Not dishonest at all. The extra money is not being pocketed, I assume, it
is going to support the overhead and infrastructure not directly associated
with a particular show. In other words, the companies know they are
supporting the museum as a whole, but getting their names on a particular
show. I don't see a problem.
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