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Duthie Point
Summer 2016
Anthony Guitard
Blacksmith Exhibit
Development Plan
Project Objective(s):
The develop an exhibit for the 2016 season that will interpret the Watson
Blacksmith Shop:
o In visual form,
o In both French and English,
o In a manner that does not require maned interpretation.
o In a manner that allows the space to function as a an exhibit and as a
functional Blacksmith shop
Purpose:
The development of the 2016 Blacksmith exhibit provides the much needed
interpretation of the Watsons family Blacksmith shop
o Inform the visitors to the site.
o Inform the local population about a culturally significant site.
o Meet the organizational requirement to honor the Arts and Cultural
component of their mission and vision.
Sustainability in the future:
Provide interpretation in a format that requires little to no maintenance.
Green energy solutions will provide lighting for the shop and interactive
electronic in the exhibit.
In the future the blacksmith shop will serve as a community gathering point
where individuals will have the opportunity to learn traditional skills through
programming and workshops.
Layout:
Exhibit Wall:
Shop Wall:
Main Panel:
Small Panel: