Kenojuak Cultural Centre and Print Shop Campaign October 2014

Purpose of the Project Build the new Kenojuak Cultural Centre and Print Shop in Cape Dorset, Nunavut. The project will have three functions: – A community heritage centre for the Hamlet of Cape Dorset, to preserve and share the stories, traditions and culture of the community – A modern print shop for the West Baffin Eskimo Co-op (WBEC), in order to maintain its world-class status and reputation as the key Canadian centre for Inuit art – A visitor centre, where cruise ship passengers, business travellers and other visitors can learn about the living heritage of Cape Dorset

Description of the Project 10,430 sq. ft. multi-purpose facility Exhibition space for permanent and temporary exhibitions Meeting and activity spaces for program activities and use by Elders, other groups in the community Modern print shop facilities with studios for lithography, etching, stone cutting and drawing Project cost: $10.02 million

Project Impact: Art and Artists of Cape Dorset Significantly improved working conditions for artists and printmakers A true “teaching environment” where the next generation of artists and sculptors can learn Archival facilities will guarantee the safe and secure stewardship of priceless originals and proofs Centre will attract new artists from all over Nunavut, and “artists in residence” from around the world

Economic Impact Strengthened brand identity of Cape Dorset as the “Capital of Inuit Art” Significant strengthening of Cape Dorset’s position as a highly marketable tourist destination Centre’s store will generate significant on-site sales of prints and sculptures Increased positive interaction between with artists, Elders, youth, and visitors Tourism-related business (hotels, outfitters, restaurants, Co-op Store, etc.) will benefit from increased activity

Ownership and Management The Centre will be owned by the Hamlet of Cape Dorset West Baffin Eskimo Cooperative will have a long-term lease and will manage the whole facility

Project Design and Management Panaq Design of Iqaluit is charged with designing the centre, managing the project start-up and supervising the construction project

Project Timeline March Completion of construction drawings and documents February 2015 – Call for tender May 2016 – Start of construction (Starting with pile driving and continuing in July with the arrival of the first boatload of construction materials) March 2017 – End of construction April 2017 – Grand Opening

Project Funding Public Sector Goal: $7.8 million from Inuit organizations and the Canadian and Nunavut governments Private Sector Goal: $3 million from corporations, foundations and individuals

Fundraising Campaign Campaign Team – Patricia Feheley, Board Member, Inuit Art Foundation – Pacome Lloyd, Director, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. – Jimmy Manning, President, Inuit Art Foundation – David McGown, Vice-President, CIBC – Scott Mullin, Vice President, TD Bank – Constance V. Pathy, C.M.,C.Q., O.C., President, Canadian Guild of Crafts – Senator Dennis Patterson, Senator for Nunavut

Campaign Information The campaign launched in May 2014 and is expected to wrap up in spring 2015 The Inuit Art Foundation will accept and process donations and issue charitable tax receipts on behalf of the campaign (Charitable Business No RR0001) Campaign Director: Ross Clark, KCI

Project Partners Canadian Guild of Crafts Hamlet of Cape Dorset Inuit Art Foundation McMichael Canadian Art Collection Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Qikiqtani Inuit Association West Baffin Eskimo Cooperative

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