Looking to the Future 1

Arts for the Next Generation: Kenojuak Cultural Centre and Print Shop Tourism & Cultural Industries October 7,

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 3

Review of Sanaugait Selected findings 2013: economic impact of $30.3 million, a decline of 9% from FTE and 3,000 people engaged in production of arts and crafts for sale (down from 1068 FTE in 2009) 4

Selected Findings (continued) Decline related to:  Global downturn of fine art sales: fall of 41% from  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 5

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 6

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 7

UNIQUENESS OF CAPE DORSET 8

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 9

The Kenojuak Cultural Centre and Print Shop How does it address the challenges and opportunities reflected in the review of Sanaugait? 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

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? 14

Conclusion Legacy for new artists Successful navigation and new challenges Opportunities for promoting and celebrating the contribution of Nunavut arts to the global society 15

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