Sandy Moore asked > >Two questions, we would like comments on: > >1). Do you allow wedding receptions in your galleries? > >2). What do you think of wedding receptions in galleries? The Baltimore Museum of Indsutry not only hosts receptions but also weddings, bar-mitzvahs, birthday parties and other rentals. It is a valued source of earned income and we have a full time person who spends 3/4 of his time renting the main hall out . It does psoe certain problems but these can be worked though with team work and judicious regulations, requirements, use of security deposits, and event supervision. Our artifacts, of course, are not gfragile for the most part and are not easily damaged. As the Education Director (and former functions coordinator, however briefly) I have opinions for and against. Each site must make its own decisions based upon needs and restrictions. However, as various sources of money dry up, all museums should consider these types of income. I would be happy to discuss particular aspects of this topic, however, please bring them up. This is a huge area if discussion, and I think it to everyone's benefit not to let me ramble over each issue randomly. Matthew A. White Director of Education and Internship Coordinator Baltimore Museum of Industry 1415 Key Highway Baltimore, MD 21230 (410)727-4808 [log in to unmask]