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

Consulting Creative Enterprise Development:

Chile & Panama

International Exhibits: China“Out West: The Great American Landscape”

New Zealand: Native Maori Exchange

Missoula Children’s Theatre in Limerick, Ireland

April 2008

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