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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
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International Exhibits
Ireland China Italy New Zealand Consulting Creative Enterprise Development in
Chile & Panama Theater: MCT in Ireland & Ireland in Butte
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Consulting Creative Enterprise Development:
Chile & Panama
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International Exhibits: China“Out West: The Great American Landscape”
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New Zealand: Native Maori Exchange
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Missoula Children’s Theatre in Limerick, Ireland
April 2008
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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
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Coming Home Project: Butte Trilogy August 2006-2008 Coming to Motherlode Theatre: August 9, 2009
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These exhibits
resulted in the
“branding” of
Montana products as
highly desirable and
provided a gateway to
international markets.
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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