Date of Award
5-11-2021
Document Type
Capstone
Degree Name
Master of Nonprofit Studies
First Advisor
Dr. Andrew Schoeneman
Abstract
This study is a qualitative comparative case study of two craft collaborations, utilizing inductive research and interviews. A key member of each group was interviewed via Zoom, the transcripts analyzed and distilled into themes comparing the balance between cultural preservation and economic empowerment. By examining the roles within these collaborations, three key elements of a successful artisanal collaboration were determined to be a long-term commitment, predictable funding, and community leadership. This model could be adapted to the many smaller groups promoting traditional handcraft as a method of empowerment and cultural preservation.
Recommended Citation
Goodwin, Susan G., "Artisanal Collaborations and the Preservation of Intangible Cultural Heritage" (2021). School of Professional and Continuing Studies Nonprofit Studies Capstone Projects. 15.
https://scholarship.richmond.edu/spcs-nonprofitstudies-capstones/15