Bill Text: IN HCR0034 | 2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Recognizing Indiana Artisan for its efforts in promoting tourism.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-02-16 - Returned to the House [HCR0034 Detail]
Download: Indiana-2010-HCR0034-Introduced.html
RESOLUTION No. ________
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing Indiana Artisan.
_______________________, read first time and referred to Committee on
RESOLUTION
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing Indiana Artisan.
Whereas, Indiana Artisan was created in 2008 through a
partnership of the Indiana Office of Tourism Development,
the Indiana Arts Commission, the Indiana State Department
of Agriculture, and the Indiana Office of Community and
Rural Affairs;
Whereas, Indiana Artisan, Inc. is the entity established in
2009 and further developed in 2010 to move forward the
goals set forth in conjunction with the four founding state
agencies and other organizations;
Whereas, Indiana Artisan is recognized as Indiana's
premier program to showcase Hoosier artisans and their
high quality, handmade works of art, craft, food, and drink;
Whereas, The focus of Indiana Artisan is to "grow the
economy, especially in rural Indiana, through increased
artisan activity and capacity and through related tourism
development";
Whereas, A goal of Indiana Artisan is to "support Hoosier entrepreneurs and small, home-grown businesses by establishing or providing better access to training and networking opportunities and by connecting artisans with consumers, retailers, and/or wholesalers to generate new or increased sales" and to "create a widely recognized brand promoting select works of art, craft, food, and drink and the artisans who produce them while showcasing Indiana's
commitment to high quality, locally-crafted products";
Whereas, Indiana Artisan was developed to "encourage
visitation to Indiana to help increase tourism's positive
economic impact by developing new or augmenting existing
artisan experiences statewide";
Whereas, Indiana Artisan recognizes Hoosiers for careful
attention to detail, knowledge of a craft, and an
entrepreneurial spirit whose extraordinary talent contributes
to Indiana's reputation for quality work;
Whereas, Indiana Artisan brings together the state's
talented artisans and their one-of-a-kind art and food
creations in a collaborative way;
Whereas, Participation is through an adjudication process
focused on design/quality, technique, originality, or
authenticity exhibiting the tradition or heritage of Indiana
communities and marketability;
Whereas, Art, craft, food, and drink are part of the fabric
that connects Hoosiers; and
Whereas, Indiana Artisan attempts to bring this art, craft,
food, and drink to the forefront, recognizing and increasing
its value to Indiana's economy and impact on Hoosiers:
Therefore,
SECTION 1. That the Indiana General Assembly recognizes the
Indiana Office of Tourism Development, the Indiana Arts Commission,
the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, and the Indiana Office of
Community and Rural Affairs in their effort, through the Indiana
Artisan program, to develop and promote select works of Indiana art,
craft, food, and drink.
SECTION 2. That the Indiana General Assembly recognizes the
Indiana Artisan as the state's official program to identify, support, and
promote high quality, handmade items from Indiana through an official
review process that judges both artistic and business quality under the
highest standards.
SECTION 3. That the Principal Clerk of the House of
Representatives transmit a copy of this resolution to the Indiana Office
of Tourism Development, the Indiana Arts Commission, the Indiana
State Department of Agriculture, the Indiana Office of Community and
Rural Affairs, and Indiana Artisan, Inc.
