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Craft Works! Michigan – A Report on Traditional Crafts and Economic Development in Michigan

Growing entrepreneurship and jobs is a primary
objective of the Department of History,
Arts and Libraries’ Cultural Economic Development
(CED) Strategy to leverage Michigan’s
creative talent and cultural assets to spur economic
growth and build community prosperity.

An economic assessment of the state’s cultural
industries indicated the crafts industry is underdeveloped
and offers immense opportunities for
rapid cost-efficient growth, cluster development
and synergy with other sectors statewide. Craft artisans
believe Michigan offers a suitable environment
for their endeavors. Moreover, the CED Strategy
called for creation of Craftworks! Michigan, stating
the crafts industry is well suited for collaboration
with heritage and cultural tourism initiatives,
and offers new opportunities for private investment,
job creation and apprenticeship training.

As Michigan redefines itself as a uniquely
competitive force in a 21st-century global economy,
strategic steps taken to promote economic
growth, while valuing and engaging culture and
personal creativity, will help us present the true
beauty, vitality, and greatness of our state and
ensure our ultimate success. The Office of Cultural
Economic Development believes development
of the crafts industry is such a step and is
therefore pleased to work in partnership with
Michigan State University Museum to develop
Craftworks! Michigan.

Full Report: http://craftworksmichigan.org/craftworksreport.pdf

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