With an exhibit like this the goal is to find the funding through as many entities as possible so that the amount anyone organization contributes is manageable. In addition we need to look for in-kind, or win-win contributions at every opportunity. Here are some examples we’ve been kick around.
Shipping: We’d like to get the transport of the sculptures provided by one or two shippers if possible. Ideally it would be a single shipper, but we may have to divide between air and ground/water. The benefit to the shipper is a highly visual demonstration of their international capabilities.
Internet: This will probably be broken up into several suppliers, on-site connectivity, video feed, web video platform, etc. Again the benefit to suppliers is a compellingly engaging demonstration of capacity.
Sculpture: As mentioned in the prospectus, the idea is to have each community fund their own sculpture and the copies they make to be shared with the other participants. This could be one funder in each community, but more likely it will be various local suppliers stepping up to make contributions for design, fabrication, installations, etc.
Coordination: Since we are structuring this Exhibit as a peer supported and controlled event we expect that the overall management budget requirements will be very slim but there will be some overhead expenses. The current idea is that these will be supported by corporate interests who will benefit from their association with a playful event of this magnitude such as playground equipment manufacturers.
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