This sounds like earlier threads on the subject of sponsorship of exhibitions. Let me add a thought: The more you know about who comprises your membership and attenders, the better position you will be in to solicit market-related funding. My primary experience is in the performing arts, as a symphony executive director. We did extensive audience profling - knew where the lived, levels of education, household income, what newspapers and magazines they read, cars they drove and any other information we could get. It was very useful in approaching sponsors. We could deliver "access" to various types of market segments. The exhibition counts less than the audience. If you're asking a company to sponsor an exhibition, think about what benefits you can provide the sponsor. The more you can quantify the benefits, the better your chances are to win a sponsorship. Tom Bacchetti