Promote the creative sector in the territory and beyond to increase economic development opportunities for all NWT artists.

Action Plan Priorities: 
Art-based business
Action Plan Priority Category: 
NWT Arts Strategy
Deliverable(s): 
  1. Pursue national and international partnerships to find new opportunities and markets for NWT artists. (ITI) – Ongoing On-track
  2. Seek opportunities to incorporate NWT arts and cultural programming into national and international celebrations and events (Olympics, expos, etc.). (ITI) – Ongoing On-track
  3. Look for new and enhanced opportunities to showcase and raise the profile of the NWT arts and creative sector (art displays, live demonstrations and/or performances, etc.). (ITI) – Ongoing On-track
  4. Promote the NWT Arts logo as a mark of authentic artwork in the marketplace and the website as a tool to find NWT art and artists. (ITI) – 2024-2025 On-track
  5. Promote the cultural significance of artwork made in the NWT and how authenticity increases monetary value. (ITI) – 2024-2025 On-track
  6. Create and use digital technologies and social media platforms to promote NWT art. (ITI) – 2024-2025 On-track
  7. Collect, evaluate and publish current data on the NWT arts sector to help identify areas of growth and opportunity. (ECE/ITI) – 2025-2027 On-track
Action Item Status: 
On-track