Executive Summary The Legacy Project is an initiative being led by the Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame Laureates and stewarded by Junior Achievement of Nova Scotia. The plans involve both a digital strategy and a permanent gallery to host the portraits and history of the Laureates.
Description of the Project Vision and Objective Engage and inspire Nova Scotians and the world with the stories and history of Nova Scotian business leaders through the Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame Laureates – titans of industry, business and entrepreneurship.
Requirements Establish a visible, publicly accessible, permanent and curated gallery space for the current and future portraits, as well as a contemporary, interactive and engaging digital strategy.
Phase 1 – Digital Strategy Location Premium and exclusive public space has been secured in the atrium of the Halifax Convention Centre at the new Nova Centre.
Concept The digital strategy is comprised of a digital audio/visual wall, fully integrated into the architecture of the atrium space. It is a functional art piece which explores the marriage of the past and future. There are three stages of function: attraction, entertainment and interaction. The content will be dynamic and accessible via touch navigation. In addition to showcasing the portraits and biographical information of the Laureates digitally, the wall will feature additional media elements. Two such media elements per Laureate will be established in year 1 with additional elements added in future years. These elements can take the form of graphics, video, media clips, articles, slide shows, and can promote the Laureate and their respective history as well as that of their associated business(es).
Partners: Westbury National Show Systems, Accomplice Content and Supply Co., Halifax Convention Centre and the Nova Centre.
Timing: June 6, 2018
Phase 2 – Permanent Gallery Location We are exploring compelling host options within the innovation district, at Dalhousie University.
Concept The portraits are culturally significant content. The gallery promotes the business leaders and business history of Nova Scotia. Inductees represent our economic heritage and their stories inspire the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs. The gallery therefore must be a space with a strategy which promotes learning and engagement with the living past. The result will be a museum-quality, curated space with new narrative content on display to enhance the educative experience.
Partners: Lord Cultural Resources and Dalhousie University. Timing: 18 months