This initiative will provide a structured program for identifying Georgia’s artists and crafts enthusiasts, compiling contact data as well as a needs analysis categorized by creative genre. You cead more about this initiative by reading our Creative Economies brochure (PDF).
What is in it for me and why should I participate?
Engagement with the initiative will nurture, and provide professional and business development for local artists and crafts enthusiasts. This initiative will allow for levels of business development whereby artists, entertainers, crafts people, agribusiness entrepreneurs, festival planners and authors can select from individual regional workshops, summits and symposiums to more formal options including a 12 month business development program.
Free Marketing Website for Georgia's Arts-centric Businesses
It's here -- Georgia's new Creative Economies website www.GaMadeGaGrown.org/ for marketing and promoting Georgia Made Georgia Grown Products. The website will connect buyers and sellers, corporations and corporate suppliers, locals and visitors to Georgia's creative small businesses. The listing is free to Georgia-based artisans, theaters, crafters, agritourism venues, festival planners and others looking to enhance their marketing and advertising.
In order to prepare the website for its launch and an expected 35,000 plus monthly visitors, local creators, museum & gallery owners, farmers, entertainers and destination managers must self populate the database with their business information and imagery. Simply go to www.GaMadeGaGrown.org and follow the instructions. Approved entries will be posted FREE for one year.
Georgia's Creative Economies Initiative is galvanizing arts-centric businesses and promoting Georgia Made Georgia Grown Products. Please assist us in getting the word out to the arts, theater, agriculture, entertainment and creative business community. (View the Georgia Made - Georgia Grown Slideshow at the Henry Tift Myers Airport in Tift, GA.)
Please feel free to contact the Georgia Tourism Foundation via email at tourismfoundation@georgia.org for more information.
Founding Producers of Distinction
Congratulations to Georgia’s Founding Producers of Distinction. This elite group of Georgia-based entities keeps our state economy vibrant, our communities memorable and our tourism appeal strong and competitive.
These authentic arts-centric organizations exemplify the guiding principles for exceptional Georgia Made Georgia Grown businesses that are the economic engines for our creative economies.
Visit these stellar organizations whose products and productions represent the essence of Georgia and earned them the recognition of Producer of Distinction:
Artisan Resource Center - www.artisanresourcecenter.net
Ashford Manor Inn - www.ambedandbreakfast.com
ATG Studio, Inc./ Gallery 51 - www.atgstudio.com
Averitt Center For The Arts - www.averittcenterforthearts.org
Babyland General Hospital/Cabbage Patch Kids- www.cabbagepatchkids.com
Blue Willow Inn - www.bluewillowinn.com
Buckner's Family Restaurant - www.buckners-restaurant.com/
Cagles Dairy - www.caglesdairy.com
Colquitt Georgia - www.colquitt-georgia.com
Cotton Pickin' Fair - www.cpfair.org
Dillard House - www.dillardhouse.com
Elizabeth's on 37th - www.elizabethon37th.net
Ernest W. Neal Gallery & Design Studio - www.ernestwneal.com
Flat Creek Lodge - www.flatcreeklodge.com
Genuine Georgia - www.genuinegeorgia.com
Georgia Apple Festival - www.georgiaapplefestival.com
Goodness Grows - www.goodnessgrows.com
Gourdcraft Originals, Inc. - www.gourdplace.com
Habersham Vineyards and Winery - www.habershamwinery.com
Hambidge Center - www.hambidge.org
Happy Valley Pottery; Chappelle Gallery; Georgia Originals- www.chappellegallery.com
Harris Arts Center - www.cgarts.org
Helen Helwig - www.helwigstudio.com
Ivan Bailey Metal Studio - ivanb@mindspring.com
Kangaroo Conservation Center - www.kangaroocenter.com
Lane Southern Orchards - www.lanesouthernorchards.com
Linda Wunder - www.lindawunder.com
Lyndon House Arts Center - www.accleisureservices.com/lyndon.shtml
Mark of the Potter - www.markofthepotter.com
Meinhardt Vineyards - www.meinhardtvineyards.com
Mossy Creek Festival - www.mossycreekfestival.com
Multitudes Gallery - www.multitudesgallery@tds.net
National BBQ Festival - www.nationalbbqfestival.com
Nick Cook - www.nickcookwoodturner.com
Oconee Arts Foundation (OCAF) - www.ocaf.com
Pace Academy - www.paceacademy.org
Paula's Lady and Sons Restaurant - www.pauladeen.com
Raiford Gallery - www.raifordgallery.com
The Savannah Bee Company - www.savannahbee.com
Savannah's Candy Kitchen - www.savannahcandy.com
Sconyers Bar-B-Que - www.sconyersbar-b-que.com/
Serenbe - www.serenbecommunity.com
Southern Belle Soaps - www.sbsoap.com
Sunflower Farm Festival - www.sunflowerfarmfestival.com
Sweet Grass Dairy - www.sweetgrassdairy.com
The McIntosh County Shouters
The Point of Art Gallery - www.ThePointofArt.net
Very Vera - www.veryvera.com
White Oak Pastures, Inc. - www.whiteoakpastures.com
Wild Child Arts - www.wildchildarts.net
Yellow Daisy Festival - www.stonemountainpark.com
GEORGIA MADE/GEORGIA GROWN - VIDEO
Watch and share the Georgia Made - Georgia Grown video via YouTube
Download the Georgia Made/Georgia Grown Video (high-res) (right click link and select "save target as")
Download the Georgia Made/Georgia Grown Video (low-res) (right click link and select "save target as")
TOWN HALL MEETINGS
Click on the links below for meeting notes from the Creative Economies Town Hall meetings.
2/1/08 - Creative Economies Town Hall - Savannah
1/16/08 - Creative Economies Town Hall - Atlanta
1/10/08 - Creative Economies Town Hall - Macon
12/10/08 - Creative Economies Town Hall - Athens