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Explore the challenges of defining and nurturing cultural clusters in rural areas, presented by Ivan Emke and partners. Learn about rural cluster development, economic impact, and strategies for fostering linkages and growth. Discover case studies and lessons learned for successful cultural cluster development.
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Achieving “Cluster Consciousness:” The Challenges of Defining and Nurturing a Cultural Cluster in a Rural RegionPresented by:Ivan EmkeGrenfell Campus – Memorial University of Newfoundland Susan Drodge and Mark TierneyAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
The path we'll take • Clusters and creative economies • Origin theories Photo courtesy of The Western Star Introduction
Where is rural in all of this? • "Urbanism" as a form of exclusion • Cultural policy ignored rural, andrural policy ignored culture Photo: Neil Robbins Rural
Cluster consciousness • Acting as a cluster • Identity and cluster membership Is This a Cluster?
Making the sectorvisible • Communicatingcommon interests • Fostering broaderlinkages Photo courtesy of The Western Star Cultural Cluster Development in Western Newfoundland
Regional demographics • Regional economic overview • Economic impact of the cultural sector • Cultural assets The Context Source: http://www.gowesternnewfoundland.com/ Festival and Event Guide
Opportunity-based Team Approach • Proactive Development of Opportunities • Early collaboration with emerging clusters Photo courtesy of The Western Star Photo: Neil Robbins A Role for Government
Formal sector consultation with follow-up • Informal “kitchen” consultations • Opportunitydevelopment • Initiatives What Have We Done?
Regional arts andculture marketing strategy • One-Stop Shop • Arts BusinessNetwork • Development ofGros Morne region as a cultural event destination and as a centre for professional development Photo: Neil Robbins From The First Round of Talks
The Gros MorneCultural Blueprint • Arts Collective Photo: Neil Robbins • Artists On-Stop Shop • Rotary Arts Centre To This Source: Rotary Arts Group
Role of “outside” agencies in clusterdevelopment • The pitfalls of prescription Conclusion
Take risks • Get into thekitchens • Validate localculture • Network • Document Photo: Neil Robbins Lessons learned
Questions? Ivan EmkeGrenfell Campus – Memorial University of Newfoundland Susan Drodge and Mark TierneyAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agency