At 09:12 AM 04/25/2003 -0500, you wrote:

>Do any of you have alliances with anything such as a "downtown association"
>where you would collaborate with local businesses on events, advertising,
>etc.?  If so, what types of things do you work together on?  Are their
>other ways in which you help each other?


Again, I don't have any practical experience to share, but I can suggest a
source for your paper:

The Wallace-Readers Digest Funds had long been interested in the
museum/community collaboration.  Some of their publications may help you:

http://www.wallacefunds.org/

You might call Ed Pauly, their Director of Evaluation for some specific
suggestions:
(212) 251-9700.

Good luck.
Susan Ruderman






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