Try to save money on a similar exhibition abroad. For example in London or Paris. I am a student saving money for a similar exhibition for a year, cost is 1200 pounds in 6 square meters. And the publication of the catalog which was released before the opening of the exhibition. The exhibition itself was held at Business Design Centre and was called "Fresh art". After 3 days of the exhibition it was visited by more than 300 000 people. So it was possible to "amuse your self-esteem.