1.2.2

Description: 
We will invest in artist-to-market and product-to-market opportunity chains, with a particular emphasis on making investments that enable the showcasing of art and increase sales at the regional level.
Lead Dept: 
ITI
Priority: 
1.2
Status: 
Fulfilled
Restructured COC: 
Economy and Environment
Number: 
2
Deputy Minister Committee: 
Economy and Environment
Background Information: 

ECONOMY, ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE

Commitment 1.2.2

We will invest in artist-to-market and product-to-market opportunity chains, with a particular emphasis on making investments that enable the showcasing of art and increase sales at the regional level.

Arts Sector

The arts sector plays an important role in supporting the NWT’s overall tourism sector and provides economic opportunities and diversity in our smaller communities. Traditionally-created and locally-made products are also an essential element of the Indigenous tourism product the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) is advancing in the NWT.

ITI and the Department of Education, Culture and Employment share responsibility for support to the arts and fine crafts sectors in the NWT. ITI focuses on the marketing and business development side of the arts sector by providing regional access to business planning, workshops, and funding for marketing and arts promotion (milestones 1 and 2).

Regional input into program delivery and initiatives is provided by the Regional Arts Working Group, comprised of five representatives, one from each of ITI’s regional offices that meets bi-annually to discuss the state of the arts sector across the NWT.

Related Mandate Commitments

  • Commitment 1.1.13 - We will support small communities by enhancing job-creation programs, building community capacity and supporting new economic opportunities, by:
    • Updating the Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) programs as necessary to better align with the needs of NWT entrepreneurs and businesses, including those in small communities.
    • Implementing the Economic Opportunities Strategy.