Mary Jane:
I'd just echo the sentiments of Amanda and Julie. For the most part we have
seen more poor fits of MOMS exhibitions in large communities than in small
ones. The project, after all, is designed for small (especially very small)
rural towns.
Best of luck and happy holidays,
 
Brian
 
 
 
 
>Hello to you all!
>
>I have a question I'd appreciate advice on related to host site selection.
>
>Is it possible for a community to be too small to handle a MoMS exhibit?
>
>One of the communities applying for Barn Again! has only 519 residents
>(although it's very close to another small community, which has around 900
>residents, so together they come closer to the average size of our other
>applicants).  My main concern about this is that, while there is real
>enthusiasm on the part of the museum committee, I am somewhat afraid that
>hosting the exhibit might require more work than a community that size could
>handle.  Then again, I realize that each community will develop plans and
>activities based on their resources and strengths and so a community of 500
>could still turn out in full force for an exhibit and find the MoMS
>experience very beneficial.
>
>What kind of experience have any of you had with communities with
>populations under 1,000?
>
>Also, Rozanna, we've moved into a new office and I have a new e-mail
>address.  Could you switch me to [log in to unmask]
>
>Thanks!
>
>Mary Jane
>
>
>Mary Jane Thomson
>Program Officer
>The Humanities Council SC
>PO Box 5287
>Columbia, SC 29250
>803.771.2477
>803.771.2487 (Fax)
>www.schumanities.org