Revival of Traditional Craft and Art Activities on the Irish Loop

Project Description
Objective:

To educate crafters and artists in traditional methods to benefit those in the community as well as provide information for tourists.

Background:

The Irish Loop Development Board would like to help crafters and artists learn and preserve traditional methods of doing their work and/or performing. By reviving older styles the techniques may be preserved for future generations. Work with the developing Southern Avalon Artisans Cooperative has already been done and more work with crafting, and within the arts (e.g. step dancing) would be beneficial.

Roles for Memorial University:

Help research and study the traditional forms and techniques from the region and develop a program to educate and pass on the methods to crafters and artists.

Partnering Organization(s)
Lead: Irish Loop Development Board

Contact
Regan Power, Development Officer, Irish Loop Development Board
Ph. 709-438-2898, fax. 438-2892

Locations
Zone 20 - Irish Loop
Avalon Peninsula

Industry Sectors
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports and Related Industries (Arts, Entertainment and Recreation)
Tourism (Arts, Entertainment and Recreation)

Thematic Categories
Arts, Culture & Heritage
Craftspeople (Arts, Culture & Heritage)
Artists (Arts, Culture & Heritage)
Artisans (Arts, Culture & Heritage)
Folklore (Arts, Culture & Heritage)

Departments
English, Faculty of Arts (STJ)
Theatre, Division of Fine Arts (SWGC)
Tourism Studies, Division of Social Science (SWGC)
School of Music (STJ)