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Making National Cultural Heritage Resources Work for Artists, Artisans and Communities: Two Examples from the United States. A presentation for the Seventh Inter-American Meeting of Ministers of Culture and Highest Appropriate Authorities Organization of American States

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  1. Making National Cultural Heritage Resources Work for Artists, Artisans and Communities:Two Examples from the United States A presentation for the Seventh Inter-American Meeting of Ministers of Culture and Highest Appropriate Authorities Organization of American States Inter-American Council for Integral Development Asuncion, Paraguay, November 17-18, 2016

  2. Cultural Heritage Resources in the United States Sectors of Support • Government (Federal, State and Local) • Philanthropy and Non-Profit (NGO) • Private Sector (business • Community/Informal Networks Examples of Support • Direct Financial Assistance (grants) • Tax Incentives & Government Subsidies • Training and Education • Access to Markets & Distribution • Preservation Programs

  3. Roles of Government Agencies and Non Profit Organizations Government Agencies • Provide expertise & funding support • Validation and Recognition • Mobilize stakeholders to effect public policy Non Profits (NGOs) • Act quickly to seize opportunities. • On the ground training and education. • Advocacy for cultural heritage and artists.

  4. International Folk Arts FestivalSanta Fe, New Mexico • Non Profit, Founded 2003 • Snapshot 2015: • 18,653 visitors • 179 artists, 57 countries • Artists sold 2.9 mil. in goods • Average artist take home over $20,000

  5. IFAA Areas of Focus • Annual International Folk Arts Market • International Folk Arts Market Online (for beginner artists) • International Folk Arts Market Collection (for advanced artists) • Mentor to Market Program • Audience and Community Education (Tours for audiences, youth ambassador program)

  6. Smithsonian Folklife Festival

  7. Smithsonian Folklife Festival Perú: Pachamama http://www.festival.si.edu/blog/2015/crossing/

  8. the end Gracias! Aguyje! Obrigado! Mèsi! Thank you! Betsy Peterson, Library of Congress Sabrina Motley, Smithsonian Institution

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