2.Arts for the Next Generation: Kenojuak Cultural Centre and Print Shop Tourism & Cultural IndustriesOctober 7, 2014
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3.Overview
Review of Sanaugait
Arts and Crafts Strategy (2008)
Review highlights (2014)
Uniqueness of Cape Dorset
Kinngait/ WBEC
Implications of the review, strengths and challenges
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4.Review of Sanaugait Selected findings
2013: economic impact of $30.3 million, a decline of 9% from 2009
850 FTE and 3,000 people engaged in production of arts and crafts for sale (down from 1068 FTE in 2009)
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5.Selected Findings (continued)
Decline related to:
Global downturn of fine art sales: fall of 41% from 2007-09
Decline in wholesale and direct sales Inuit art sales
Closure of 16 Inuit art galleries since 2012
Other arts markets have rebounded but not Inuit art
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6.Selected findings ( cont’d)
Changing collectors
Current collectors are now over 60 years of age
Young collectors are buying contemporary art and large drawings, mixed media, eclectic, jewelry, functional/ household art
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7.Selected findings (cont’d)
Greatest success and accomplishment of the Strategy:
Promoting and celebrating the contribution of Nunavut arts to the global society
Awareness of Nunavut
Support and promotion nationally and internationally
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Uniqueness of Cape Dorset
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9.Unique reputation based on
Generation of artist families
Consistent expertise and guidance
WBEC buyers know art and quality
Printmakers pride- quality, never anything substandard
Buyers and gallery owners gravitate to Dorset-chemistry and exchange stimulates creativity
Committed, devoted and passionate people
Artists fairly compensated
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10.The Kenojuak Cultural Centre and Print Shop
How does it address the challenges and opportunities reflected in the review of Sanaugait?
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11.The Kenojuak Cultural Centre and Print Shop -#1
Build on strengths
Adapt to existing and future challenges and opportunities
Honor the early artists
Inspire next generation
Train new printmakers and carvers
A focal point for Inuit art lovers
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12.The Kenojuak Cultural Centre and Print Shop #2
Build on strengths
Adapt to existing and future challenges and opportunities
Gallery store: contributes to economy
Become a tourist destination- cultural tourism
Cross -artistic disciplines
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13.The Kenojuak Cultural Centre and Print Shop #3
Creative stimulation & interaction: global, national and across creative disciplines- cultural industries
Engender pride, promote and celebrate Nunavut arts in the global society-
New marketing strategies
Evolving creative products directed to new collectors
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14.FUNDING Considerations
Private Sector
Canadian and territorial governments
Inuit organizations
Tourism: cultural and artist tourism packages, overall community readiness as a destination?
Mounting and presenting rotating collections? providing travelling exhibits?
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15.Conclusion
Legacy for new artists
Successful navigation and new challenges
Opportunities for promoting and celebrating the contribution of Nunavut arts to the global society
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