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Leveraging Investments In Creativity (LINC) Program – Kentucky Crafted. Contract with Yellowstone National Park ensures “Made in China” substitute products are replaced with certified “ Made in Montana ” products Book & Calendar Deal Resulted in $100,000+ Contract
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Leveraging Investments In Creativity (LINC) Program – Kentucky Crafted • Contract with Yellowstone National Park ensures “Made in China” substitute products are replaced with certified “Made in Montana” products • Book & Calendar Deal Resulted in $100,000+ Contract • 10 artists, including 5 Native Americans
International Exhibits • Ireland • China • Italy • New Zealand • Consulting Creative Enterprise Development in Chile & Panama • Theater: MCT in Ireland & Ireland in Butte
International Exhibits: China“Out West: The Great American Landscape”
Exporting MT Culture Beyond our Borders MCT • 2008-2009 Budget of $5.8+ million • $4.1 million of Revenues Originated from Out-of-State MT Repertory • 2008 Budget of $1 million • $800K of Revenues Originated from Out-of-State
Coming Home Project: Butte Trilogy • August 2006-2008 • Coming to Motherlode Theatre: August 9, 2009
These exhibits resulted in the “branding” of Montana products as highly desirable and provided a gateway to international markets.
Challenges & Possibilities • Recognize & Develop Measures for the Economic Impacts of Creative Enterprises • Expand Emphasis on Design Competencies in Secondary & Higher Education • Recruit Technical Talent • Link Creative Enterprises with Companies whose Products Depend on Appearance & Content • Promote Montana’s Galleries, Studios, & Workshops as Tourist Destinations • Promote & Support Classes & Workshops Operated by Non-profit Organizations & Intermediaries • Connect Montana Artisans to New, Distant Markets