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Response 4.3: Is there a host hotel for your event or grant project? If yes, list the hotel.* <br />5| Future Plans <br />Response 5: Please explain what plans exist to allow this project to become self-sustaining. Include any plans for ticket sales, <br />event sponsors, and other cost-recovery models.* <br />No <br />Yes <br />Our most significant source of revenue during 2024 has been retail sales which include food and beverages, artwork and our <br />own line of PUNCH merchandise such as t-shirts, hats and totes. We do not charge an admission fee to enter the gallery or <br />attend performances. Operating with a volunteer staff and a shoestring budget, we are continuing the trend of exceeding gross <br />sales in 2024 compared to the same months in 2023. <br />By continuing to refine our marketing and promotions strategy, we expect to continue growing our attendance, audience and <br />supporters, allowing us to expand revenue in several ways, including, but not limited to the following: <br />(1). In 2023 we were approved for a “Snack Bar” license which allows us to sell beer and snacks. We are currently exploring <br />ways to expand our food and beverage options. <br />(2). We will continue to expand and sell merchandise on-site. <br />(3). We recently added e-commerce to our website, giving us the ability to sell art prints and PUNCH merchandise to a broader <br />audience across the world. <br />(4). We are in the process of developing workshops that require a fee to attend. <br />(5). Select events will feature talent of notoriety, allowing us to charge an admission fee. <br />(6). We recently created a pricing structure to support rental of our space <br />(7). We have plans for a fundraising campaign in November 2024 called “Thorpsgiving” that will solicit individual giving through <br />donations and memberships. <br />2500 character limit <br />Application Questions: Part 4 <br />6| Additional Information