Jinx wrote:
>
> > I like the "large market" thinking!
>
> Some of my experiences that may help. I've a great interest in
> chronometers, especially time-keeping kinetic sculptures and
> automatons. Although they look great, it's a limited market.
> People are just too conservative, trust me. You may be better
> focussing on a non-retail market for such a specialised clock.
> That's not to say you couldn't miniaturise it, but I think you
> know that in your case bigger is better
>>
> I'd like to get some of my own creative pieces out there, but town
> councils, in my experience, are reluctant to do anything that might
> "upset" ratepayers. So I'm looking at other alternatives
>
> First, corporations, especially those with a budget for design and
> artworks.
> Second, schools or colleges. Maybe approach the art department.

> Third, include a sponsor's logo. If you strike it lucky, they may pay
> for it and find a good public location too.


Have you considered approaching a marketing
company, one that owns local billboards etc,
and sells ad space to others. They might be
willing to cut a deal where they "hire" the
machines from you, put other peoples ads on
them with a value added service like a clock
or weather data etc.
-Roman

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