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THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 12th day of December, 2013, by and between Orange
County ("County"), by and through the Orange County Arts Commission ("Arts Commission")
and The ArtsCenter("Grant Recipient").
WHEREAS, the Arts Commission is a countywide arts agency that ensures the growth of
local arts experiences by providing funding and support for diverse high quality programs and
projects.
WHEREAS, the Arts Commission administers the Spring and Fall Arts Grants Program
to provide economic opportunities to Orange County artists and non-profit organizations
coordinating arts projects benefiting the citizens of Orange County.
WHEREAS, the Spring Arts Grants Program is supported by Arts Commission with
funds from the Grassroots Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency of the
Department of Cultural Resources and the National Endowment for the Arts.
WHEREAS, the Grant Recipient was selected by the Arts Commission to receive the
Spring Arts Grant through the procedures duly adopted by the Arts Commission; and
WHEREAS, both parties wish to promote and maintain the integrity and clarity of the
Grant Recipient's ideas and statements and delineate the Grant Recipient's obligations to the
County;
NOW, THEREFORE, the County and the Grant Recipient, for the consideration and
under the conditions hereinafter set forth, agree as follows:
1. Approved Grant Project. Grant funds are provided under this Agreement for the project
("Project") described in the Grant Recipient's Grant Application, attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit A.
2. Grant Award. Grant funds in an amount not to exceed one thousand five hundred dollars
($1,500) have been awarded by the Arts Commission to the Grant Recipient for the
approved Project. These funds must be matched at least dollar-for-dollar with cash from
the Grant Recipient's funds not derived from either Orange County appropriations or the
North Carolina Arts Council.
3. Contingency. This grant is contingent on North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots
Program funding to the Arts Commission. Final decisions on Grassroots Program funds
to the North Carolina Arts Council are subject to approval by the North Carolina General
Assembly.
4. Responsibilities of the Grant Recipient
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A. Implementation. The Project implementation shall take place between January 1,
2014 and December 31, 2014. The Project shall be implemented in the manner
described in Exhibit A. Time is of the essence in the implementation of the
Project.
B. Modifications to project. Grant Recipient shall present major changes to the
original proposal, including but not limited to changes in design, implementation
schedule and increase in Project budget by more than 10%, in writing to the Arts
Commission for approval. Arts Commission shall approve or disapprove Grant
Recipient's request for modifications within seven (7) days of receipt thereof.
Consent to project modifications shall not be unreasonably withheld. Arts
Commission's decisions shall be in writing. In the event the Arts Commission
fails to approve or disapprove the requested modifications within the time stated
herein,the modifications shall be deemed approved.
C. Non—assignment. The grant cannot be assigned or transferred to a different project
or artist without prior written approval of the Arts Commission.
D. Records. Grant Recipient must maintain records and other evidence pertaining
to costs incurred and revenues acquired during the Project implementation. Grant
Recipient shall maintain financial records pertaining to the Project for three (3)
years from the date of this Agreement, in case of audit.
E. Use of Funds. Grant Recipient shall not use the grant funds to repay outstanding
taxes or other debts of any nature. The grants shall be utilized solely for the
purpose of implementing the Project and Project related expenses.
F. Final Report. Grant Recipient shall submit to the Arts Commission a Final Report
on January 16, 2015 . The Final Report shall be in the format required by
the North Carolina Arts Council. Failure to submit the Final Report or late
submission of the Final Report, for any reason, shall be grounds for denial and/or
cancellation of grant funds for the Project and future grant proposals.
5. Responsibilities of the Arts Commission
A. Payment. The Arts Commission shall release the grant funds in the amount of
$1,500 to the Grant Recipient.
6. Publicity
A. Acknowledgement. Credit must be given to the Orange County Arts
Commission using the Arts Commission logo and if State funds are received
to the North Carolina Grassroots Program in brochures, news releases,
programs, and all other printed and online publications. Copies of such printed
materials must accompany the evaluation report. When no printed information is
used, verbal credit shall be given. In addition, all print and promotional material
must include the following credit line(check all that apply):
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i. x County Funds Only. "This program is supported by the Orange County
Arts Commission. "
ii. North Carolina Arts Council Funding. "This program is supported by
the Orange County Arts Commission with funds from the Grassroots Program
of the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency. "
B. The Grant Recipient must enter all events, exhibits and performances open to the
public and related to this grant award on the ExploreChape1HillARTS.com
website and display ExploreChape1Hi11ARTS.com publicity materials
(postcards, brochures, etc.) prominently and consistently at their venue or
performance space. In addition, the Grant Recipient must add a link to the
ExploreChapelHillARTS.com (ExploreChape1HillARTS.com logo preferred)
to their main webpage. The Grant Recipient shall contact the Orange County Arts
Commission for replacement ExploreChape1HillARTS.com publicity materials.
7. Indemnity. The Grant Recipient agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the County, the
Arts Commission and the North Carolina Arts Council and their officers and employees
from any and all claims or actual injury, damage or loss to a person, or real or personal
property that results from or is in any way connected to the use of the grant funds.
8. Independent Contractor. The Grant Recipient is an independent contractor and not an
employee, agent or other representative of the County and/or the Arts Commission.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to create the relationship of
principal and agent, or employer and employee, between Grant Recipient and Arts
Commission or Orange County Government. Grant Recipient understands and agrees
that he/she is not authorized to incur any expenses or any liability whatsoever on behalf
of the County or the Arts Commission and has no authority, expressed or implied, to
obligate or make representations on behalf of the County or the Arts Commission. In
addition, Grant Recipient agrees to maintain his or her own worker's compensation
insurance for himself/herself and his or her employees for the duration of the art work's
installation.
9. Termination
A. In the event of any of the circumstances set forth below(hereinafter referred to as
"default"),the Arts Commission may immediately terminate this Agreement:
(i) Any fraudulent representation in any verification required to obtain
payment under this Agreement or other dishonesty on a material matter
relating to the performance of services under this Agreement.
(ii) Nonperformance, incomplete service or performance, or failure to
satisfactorily perform any part of the Project or to comply with any
provision of this Agreement, as determined by the Arts Commission in its
sole discretion.
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(iii) Failure to adhere to the terms of applicable county, state or federal laws,
regulations, or stated public policy.
B. In the event of default by the Grant Recipient, the Arts Commission has the
discretion to elect to terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part and/or require
the Grant Recipient to repay the grant funds within seven (7) from written notice
of default or allow the grant recipient the opportunity to cure the default. This
clause shall not be interpreted to limit the County's or the Arts Commission's
remedies in law or in equity.
10. Miscellaneous.
A. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the attachments contain the final and
entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this
Agreement. All modifications and amendments to this Agreement shall be in
writing. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties, their heirs, successors
and assigns.
B. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws
of the State of North Carolina and the Orange County.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Orange County and the Grant Recipient have signed this Grant
Agreement, effective on the last date this Agreement is signed by both parties as indicated by the
dates set forth under signatures below.
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For and on behalf of Orange County Arts Commission/approved as to technical content
Steve Brantley,Economic Deve nt Director Date
Appr as orm and legal sufficiency
Anndtte M. N16re, Staff Attorney Date
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This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget
and Fiscal Control Act
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Clarence G. Grier,Administrative and Financial Services Date
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Arts Program Grant - Fall
G 2013- 14 Application Form
ORANGE COUNTY ARTS Orange County Arts Commission
COMMISSION
Promoting the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
Evaluation Criteria
• Artistic merit of program.
• Populations served—impact for geographic&traditionally under-served populations.
• Feasibility of proposed activity &effectiveness in fulfilling applicant's mission.
• Cooperation between organizations and artists.
• Evidence of feasibility of program, community support, and responsiveness to community needs.
• Emerging organizations are encouraged to apply.
1 Applicant Information
Applicant Name The ArtsCenter
Mailing Address 300-G East Main Street Carrboro, NC 27510
Daytime Phone (919) 929-2787 Fax Number (919)969-8574
Email Address ChildrensPrograms(a)ArtsCenterLive.org- Web Site www.ArtsCenterLive.org
Project Director Heather Gerni Title School & Family Performances Coordinator
DUNS Number
2 Project Director Information
Project Director Home Address 603 Lakeshore Dr., Hillsborough NC 27278
Daytime Phone (919) 929-2787 x214 Evening Phone (919) 360-4484
Email Address ChildrensPrograms(cDArtsCenterLive.org
3 Grant Request Summary
Arts Program Grant Request $1,500
Total Cash Match $8,275
Total Organizational Budget 2012-2013 $1,456,219 Past Year
2013-2014 $1,611,191 Current Year
2014-2015 $1,825,145 Projected for Next Year
Summary Statement for Proposed Uses of Arts Program Grant In January 2014, Chinese Acrobat Li Liu
will visit our community,teaching more than 1,500 area students about various aspects of Chinese
culture language and geography just in time for the Chinese New Year. During her four-day visit, Liu will
conduct 10 educational performances, reaching mostly PreK-61 graders in Orange County. Liu has been
performing acrobatics since the age of six and has performed all over the world. Her award-winning
performances take students on a high-energy journey through the varied customs and traditions of
Chinese culture, showcasing lively acrobatic acts dances, and interactive activities for the audience.
Through her work Liu aims to awaken awareness of different cultures as well as creating interest and
pride in students' own cultural backgrounds. We hope her visit to our community will not only provide a
unique experience to area youth but will also generate respect among all students for people who may be
different from themselves. Support from the Orange County Arts Commission would help to support the
artist fee to bring this performer to our community and make these opportunities possible.
Questions? Cali 9191968-2011. Delivery address: 501 West Franklin Street; Chapel Hill, NC 27516
The ArtsCenter: 2013-2014 Li Liu
The ArtsCenter's Organizational Profile
Over the course of its thirty-nine year history, The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, NC has grown from a
single painting class into a vibrant and dynamic multi-purpose, multi-disciplinary, grass roots community
arts center serving more than 89,000 people of all ages and walks of life. Constituents come mostly
from Orange County and four surrounding counties in North Carolina, although audience members
travel from throughout North Carolina and even from other states to attend specific music and
theater performances presented during the year in the 355 seat Earl and Rhoda Wynn Theater.
Attendees at music and theatre come from Chapel Hill & Carrboro (39%) and Durham & Raleigh
(32%).
The ArtsCenter is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue
Code. It is governed by a board of directors which establishes policy, ensures that there are adequate
financial resources for the organization to accomplish its mission, ensures that earmarked funds are
managed according to the stipulation of funders, manages the organization's assets to protect its future
and ensures that financial controls are in place.
Mission: The ArtsCenter exists in order to inspire creativity and to enrich the lives of people of all
ages.
Vision: We envision a world in which people embrace the arts as a critical component of daily life.
Guiding Values: Sustainability; Excellence; Accountability; and Inclusivity.
Current Programs and Services
The ArtsCenter is organized into five programmatic departments.
ArtSchool. ArtSchool at The ArtsCenter is Orange County's most comprehensive non-profit
resource for continuing education in the arts on a non-degree, community basis. The ArtSchool now
offers more than 500 classes in all artistic disciplines for all experience levels and ages, awards more
than 50 scholarships annually, and offers work-study opportunities.
Youth Programs. The ArtsCenter has provided artistically excellent, age-appropriate and accessible
arts experiences to Triangle families for more than 30 years. Currently, The ArtsCenter offers the
School Show Series, the SuperFun Series for family audiences, ArtsCamp in the summer, AfterSchool Arts
Immersion and Arts in Education during the school year to area youth and families. Also, Youth Arts
Classes offer fine art classes and workshops in acting, musical theatre, dance, chorus, stage combat,
radio drama, acting for the camera, and improv. Combined, The ArtsCenter's youth programs reach
approximately 26,000 children.
Theatre. International theatre at its most local, ArtsCenter Stage showcases the work of emerging
and established artists hailing from next door to around the world. ArtsCenter Stage features new
works with a historical perspective, while its second-stage series includes improvisation and
storytelling, musicals and operas, stand-up comedy and film screenings, new works in development and
theatre for younger and older audiences. ArtsCenter Stage is community-oriented theatre with a
commitment to developing new artists and audiences.
Concerts. The ArtsCenter presents some 60 concerts for adults each year, representing the
spectrum of musical genres by local, emerging, and nationally touring artists including folk, blues, Celtic,
singer-songwriter, Louisiana French, old-time, and bluegrass.
Gallery. The Nicholson Gallery features the work of local and regional artists on a rotating basis and
highlights the work of more than 100 local and regional artists in 12 exhibitions a year.
The ArtsCenter: 2013-2014 Li Liu
Proposed Uses of Grant Funds
When Li Liu performs Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics, Chinese culture comes to life on stage. Through
her colorful costumes, vibrant music, and captivating dances and acrobatics, Liu shares the diverse
traditions and customs of China with her audiences. Liu's acrobatic career started at the age of seven
when she began extensive training at The Chinese National Circus School. In 1984, her artistic cycling
act won a gold medal at the prestigious Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain in Paris, France. Since
then, she has traveled extensively around the world with several prominent groups such as The
Liaoning Acrobatic Arts Troupe, the Zirkus Knie in Switzerland, the Circus Krone in Germany and
countless other touring shows in Italy, Holland, France, South Africa, Singapore,Japan and Indonesia.
Liu came to the United States in 2000 with Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus and toured all
over the US for two years. She has been living in the US and working as a freelance performer since
2003 performing for numerous schools and venues across the country.
The ArtsCenter is thrilled to welcome Li Liu to Orange County in April 2013 for a four-day visit, as
part of The ArtsCenter's School Show Series. During this time, Liu will reach more than 1,500 area
youth, through eight shows in area schools and two shows at The ArtsCenter for school groups. Her
visit to our community will not only provide a unique experience to area youth but will also generate
respect among all students for people who may be different from themselves.
The ArtsCenter requests $1,500 in funding from the Orange County Arts Commission to help support
the artist's fee and expenses related to bringing Li Liu to our community. More specifically, support
from the Orange County Arts Commission would help make the following possible:
In-school Performances (January 14-16, 2014): Li Liu will conduct a total of eight in-school
performances of Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics in Orange County, reaching approximately 1,150 PreK-
6`h grade students (see enclosed schedule). The shows, which will last approximately 45 minutes each,
will include hand balancing, plate spinning, trick cycling, foot juggling, ribbon dancing and Chinese water
bowl manipulation. Li also touches on various aspects of Chinese language, geography and culture while
sharing her work and travel experiences with the students and staff. Additionally, interactive elements
are key to performances for school groups, as they will enable the youth to get involved in a
meaningful way, reaching various learning styles. For the Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics shows, students
will participate by getting a hands-on opportunity at trying some of the easier and safer skills such as
ribbon dancing and basic plate spinning.
All in-school performances during this booking will be free to students and are made possible through
a longstanding collaboration between The ArtsCenter's School Show Series and the Chapel Hill-
Carrboro City Schools' (CHCCS) Cultural Enrichment Committee, which is made up of PTA
volunteers from area CHCCS schools and a few private schools. Through this partnership, schools are
able to bring in artists at a reduced rate, thereby making it possible for them to feature artists at their
school that they would otherwise not be able to afford, as well as saving them time in the booking
process.
School Shows at The ArtsCenter (January 17, 10:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.): In addition to
performing for students in area schools, Li Liu will also conduct two performances of Traditions of
Chinese Acrobatics at The ArtsCenter for school groups, as part of the School Show Series (see enclosed
2013-2014School Show Series poster). The ArtsCenter's School Show Series consists of high-quality,
arts-based educational performances by local, regional, and national artists. Each year, the School Show
The ArtsCenter:2013-2014 Li Liu
Series provides more than 20,000 experiences to area youth through the combination of performances
at The ArtsCenter and in area schools. Annually, the majority of participants in the School Show Series
are from Orange County. The Series reaches a combined population that is 52% White, 25%African-
American, 14% Latino, 7% Asian-American, and 2% Native American, which more diverse that other
ArtsCenter audiences.
Based on current reservations, we anticipate Li Liu's Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics School Shows at
The ArtsCenter to reach more than 345 people, representing four districts (Orange, CHCCS,
Durham, and Chatham). The audiences for these two shows will be a mix of students (preK-6`h) from
area public schools, Montessori schools, a pre-school, and some local home-school groups and will also
include a high-school Exceptional Children's class and a group of senior citizens from a nearby
retirement community.
Having School Shows at The ArtsCenter not only expands the geographic reach of The ArtsCenter's
educational programming but also enables students to make field trips to The ArtsCenter and to
experience a performance. For some students, stepping into The ArtsCenter's theater may be the first
time they have ever been in a professional performance space and their first time experiencing a live
performance in a theater venue. To ensure accessibility of these opportunities, School Shows at The
ArtsCenter are offered at an affordable cost ($7/ticket) and some scholarships are available. For the
Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics School Shows, more than 30 scholarships will be awarded to under-
served youth to attend these shows at The ArtsCenter.
In addition to making School Shows financially accessible for schools, it is also important to emphasize
the educational connections. When available from the performer, The ArtsCenter provides teachers
with a study guide for the performance. These guides help prepare students for the shows and provide
ideas on ways for teachers to extend the experience in the classroom before and after the
performance (see the enclosed Li Liu Study Guide).
We also anticipate the impact of Li Liu's visit to be multifold. One of Liu's goals is to awaken awareness
of different cultures as well as creating interest and pride in students' own cultural backgrounds and
engendering a sense of respect for other cultures through her performances. Additionally, we hope the
cultural awareness generated through these programs will have a beneficial impact on the participants
from all backgrounds, as presenting artists from different cultures opens all students' eyes to
welcoming and respecting those that may be different from themselves. Furthermore, students will
learn that cultures and countries are not monolithic and that a wealth of differences exists among
those different cultures around the world.
For more than 30 years, The ArtsCenter has served area youth and families in the community through
performances and other arts-based educational experiences. This booking of Li Liu is similar in scope
to many other artists' visits we coordinate multiple times each season, combining performances at The
ArtsCenter and in area schools. Bringing Li Liu to the area will be a meaningful experience, as we hope
it will not only resonate with under-served members of our community but it will also help to
celebrate the many differences that make up our area. The ArtsCenter respectfully requests $1,500 in
support from the Orange County Arts Commission to make this project possible.
2013-14 Arts Program Application — Page Three
ORANGE COUNTY ARTS
COMMISSION
Financial Information
Please provide a projected budget for your proposed project utilizing the format below.
Project Expenses Cash = Grant Amount + Applicant
Expenses Requested Cash Match
A Personnel
Administrative staff $3,090 $3,090
Artistic staff $6,500 $1,500 $5,000
Technical/Production staff $100 $100
B Outside Fees and Services
Artistic contracts
Other contracts:
C Space Rental
D Travel
E Marketing $50.00 $50.00
F Remaining Project Expenses $35.00 $35.00
G Total Cash Expenses $9,775 = $1,500 + $8,275
Project Income Cash Income
A Admissions $2,325
B Contracted Services Revenue
C Other Revenue(specify)
Block Booking in Schools $5,950
D Private Support
Corporate support
Foundation support
Other private support
E Government Support
Federal
State/regional (not including this request)
Local (not including this request)
F Applicant Cash
G Grant Amount Requested $1,500
in this application
H Total Cash Income $9,775
(must equal Total Cash Expenses,
Item G above)
2013-14 Arts Program Application — Page Four
ORANGE COUNTY ARTS
COMMISSION
Signatures
11/19/2013
ignature of Project Director Date
Heather Gerni, School & Family Performances Coordinator
Ty d or Printed Name – Project Director
uv,� 11/19/2013
Sig nat a Authorizing Official Date
Art Menius, Executive Director
Typed or Printed Name –Authorizing Official
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE FUNDED
Accrual Basis The ArtsCenter
Profit&Loss Budget Overview
July 2013 through June 2014
TOTAL
Jul'13-Jun 14
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
Individual contributions
Individual giving
Friend Memberships 65,900.00
Individual giving-Other _ _ 49,250.00
Total Individual giving s 115,150.00
Scholarship Donations 5,995.50
Board Give&Get 75,000.00
Total Individual contributions 196,145.50
Corp.&foundation support
Business Grants 5,850.00
Foundation Grants 184,690.00
Sponsorships _ _ _ 17,600.00
Total Corp.&foundation support 208,040.00
Government grants
NCAC grants 44,000.00
Town of Carrboro Grant 15,000.00
Orange Co.Grant payment 10,000.00
Town of Chapel Hill grant 10,000.00
OCAC grant _ _ _ 11,000.00
Total Government grants 901000.00
Performance Revenue
Performance Wksp Revenue 750.00
Youth Performance Revenue 1,600.00
Theatre Revenue 145,794.00
Concert Revenue 133,792.00
Superfun Show Revenue 16,749.00
School Show Revenue 81,150.00
Refreshment sales 49,172.25
Merchandise Commission 4,082.00
Total Performance Revenue 433,089.25
Program Revenue
CMDC Revenue 740.00
Film Revenue 10,000.00
ArtSchool Tuition 256,434.73
AAI Tuition 68,636.00
MiniCamp Tuition 17,542.00
ArtsCamp Tuition 173,575.00
ArtsCamp Registration Fees 11,125.00
SYW&Missoula Tuition 33,671.00
YAC Tuition 29,709.00
AIE Revenue 17,900.00
Allowance for Scholarships -9,660.00
Transportation 21,746.00
Merchandise sales
Merchandise sales-Other 1,620.00
Total Merchandise sales 1,620.00
Kids Food Sales 4,100.00
Total Program Revenue 637,138.73
Gallery revenue
Gallery Registration Fee 240.00
Center Gallery sales 4,000.00
Total Gallery revenue 4,240.00
Investment Revenue
Interest Revenue 6.00
Total Investment Revenue 6.00
Rental&Royalty Revenue
Space Rental 42,159.92
Total Rental&Royalty Revenue 42,159.92
Special events
Event ticket sales 13,500.00
Auction revenue 6,000.00
Other event income 0.00
Total Special events 19,500.00
Total Income M 0 a 0 M 0 — — — — _ —
1,630,319.40
Cost of Goods Sold
Merchandise purchases 945.00
Gallery Pieces Sold
Center Gallery pieces sold 21600.00
Total Gallery Pieces Sold 2,600.00
Bar Supplies
Bar Supplies-Other 15,583.37
Total Bar Supplies
Total COGS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ==
Gross Profit 1,611,191.03
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Accrual Basis The ArtsCenter -
Profit&Loss Budget Overview
July 2013 through June 2014
TOTAL
_ _ _ Jul'13-Jun 14
Expense
Performance Expenses
Production Supplies 8,595.00
Workshop Expense 420.00
Performer Fees 234,934.80
Tech Fees 27,955.00
Equipment/Backlme Services 750.00
Royalties 12,800.00
Hotel 6,597.68
Food/Hospitality _ _ _ _ 7,831.00
Total Performance Expenses - - - - - - - 299,883.48
Program Expenses
Film Expense 10,000.00
Travel
Travel-Other _ _ _ _ 3,885.00
Total Travel - - - - - - - 3,885.00
Instructor Fees
Instructor Fees-Other _ _ _ _ _ 253,252.24
Total Instructor Fees - - - - - - - 253,252.24
Model Fees 4,290.00
Program supplies 14,073.47
Food Supplies 5,693.38
Transportation Fees 17,442.00
Rent _ _ _ 3,672.00
Total Program Expenses - - - - - - - - - 312,308.09
Gallery Expense
Gallery Coordinator Stipend 2,400.00
Gallery Expense-Other _ _ _ _ _ 600.00
Total Gallery Expense - _ - - - - - 3,000.00
Salaries&related expenses
Cleaning Staff 15,060.00
Staff Assistants 50,182.50
Seasonal Labor 36,149.66
Bartender Pay 4,756.00
Staff salaries 384,927.30
House Managers 34,336.80
Social security&medicare 38,394.24
Total Salaries&related expenses - - - - _ - - - - - - - 563,806.50
Employee benefits
Health insurance 54,352.41
SEP-IRA matching contrib. _ _ _ _ _ 1,065.00
Total Employee benefits - - - - - - - 55,417.41
Professional fees
Program planning consultants 8,799.00
Payroll processing fees 2,980.00
Computer consultants 9,182.08
Marketing consultants 1,800.00
Contract temporary help 1,200.00
Facilitator Fees 1,000.00
Accounting/Auditor fees _ _ _ _ 6,900.00
Total Professional fees - - - - - - 31,861.08
Supplies
Office supplies 4,400.00
Maintenance supplies _ _ _ _ _ 8,325.00
Total Supplies - - - - - - - 12,725.00
Postage&delivery
Postage&Mailing Services
Postage&Mailing Services-Other 7,730.00
Total Postage&Mailing Services - - - - - - _ - - - - - ----7,7WW
Total Postage&delivery e - - - - - - - - 7,730.00
Occupancy expenses
Utilities
Internet access 1,378.80
Telephone 6,900.00
Electricity 15,850.00
Water 5,950.00
Gas 3,915.00
Total Utilities _ - - - - - - - - - - - 33,993.80
Exterminator Fees 1,125.00
Decorating&maintenance 7,000.00
Main St.Properties CAM _ _ 27,509.64
Total Occupancy expenses - - - - - - - 69,628.44
Equipment rental&main[.
Copier lease 3,588.68
Postage Meter lease 732.00
Other equipment rental/maint. 1,326.25
Computer expense _ _ _ _ _ 1,200.00
Total Equipment rental&maint. - - - - - - - 6,846.93
Printing&publications
Printing&duplication _ 27,102.50
Total Printing&publications - - - - - - - 27,102.50
Conferences&meetings
Registration Fees 2,434.00
Membership Dues 7,726.00
Staff development _ _ _ 600.00
Total Conferences&meetings - - - - - - - - 10,760.00
Financial Expense
Mortgage Interest 49,381.01
Other Loan Interest 810.35
Finance Charges&Late Fees _ 240.00
Total Financial Expense - - - - - - - - - - 50,431.36
Depreciation expense
Depreciation expense _ _ _ _ _ _ 33,000.00
Total Depreciation expense - - - - - 33,000.00
Insurance
Insurance-general 8,520.00
Unemployment Insurance 10,000.00
Workers'comp insurance _ _ _ _ 5,648.50
Total Insurance - - - - - - - 24,168.50
Bank charges&fees
Bank charges 900.00
Credit Card Charges 291400.00
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Accrual Basis The ArtsCenter
Profit&Loss Budget Overview
July 2013 through June 2014
TOTAL
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Total Bank charges&fees • 30,300.00
Marketing
Sponsorships 1,351.00
Print Ads
10,560.00
Radio Ads 11,036.00
Digital Marketing _ _ 10,494.40
Total Marketing - - - ^ - - - ^ - 33,441.40
Board Expenses
Board Training 2,500.00
Board Meals/Expenses _ _ _ 750.00
Total Board Expenses - - - - - 3,250.00
Other expenses
Sales taxes 9,694.41
Special Events 1,200.00
Other Taxes
Permits 537.00
880.00
Total Other expenses
Total Expense
Net Ordinary Income - - - - -
Net Income - - ^ ^ - - - - - ^ - 23,218.93
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Accrual Basis The ArtsCenter
5th Draft Budget by Department
July 2012 through June 2013
ArTSChool Schools Ed.. ArtsCamp AAI YAC 1 Concerts Theatre Rentals Dev. Op. TOTAL
,
- -- FY 2013 FY 2013 FY 2013 FY 2013 FY 2013 FY 2013 FY 2013 FY 2013 FY 2013 1 FY 2013 FY 2013
Revenue
Individual contributions --_-
-
Individual giving - - 315.00 -. 75,000.00 _ 75,315.00
Scholarship Donations 2,600 00_ 2,000.00: 3,570.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 12,370.00
Board Give&Get _ 29,000.00 29,000.00
Total Individual c.tnbutions 2,600.03 2,000.00 3,570.00. 21000.00'; 2,200.001 315.00 104,000.00 116,685.00
Corporate&foundation support
Corp.&business grants - 3,000 00 _ 9,500.00 __- 12,500.00
Foundation&trust grants 64,477 00 2,583.33 7,583 33 2,583.33 1,000.00 : 10,000.00 37,500.00 125,720.99
Sponsorships 12,500.00 2,500.00 15,00000
Total Corp&foundation support 67,471.00. 2,563.33'., 7,583.33_ 2,583.33 13,500.00 1_2,500.00 47,000.00 153,220.99
Government grants - -_ _ .. _ ..
NCAC grants - __. _ --.... _ _. 49,997.00 49,997.00
Town of Carrbom Grant 15,000.00 15,000.00
Orange Co.Grant payment - 3,000.00 --... _ -_- _- --. 3,000.00
Town of Chapel Hill grant -- -__ 10,000.00 . 10,000.00
OCAC grant 41500.00 1,500.00 3,000.00 9.000.00
Total Government grants '.. 4,50000 4,500.00 _ 3,000.00 74997.00 _. 86,997.00
Performance Revenue
Performance Wksp Revenue 300.00 - _ _ 300.00
Youth Performance Revenue 2,014.00 2,014.00
Theatre Revenue - -. _�. _. 137,697.00 - 137,697.00
Concert Revenue -- -... _ 155,750.00 -__ _ _ 155,750.00
Superfun Show Revenue 11,740.00
' -- 71,740.00
School Show Revenue - - - 71,980.00 - - -- - -�- _-� - - 71,980.00
Refreshment sales 26,950.00 13.700.00 16700.00 87500 420.00 58,645.00
Merchandise Commission 200.00 3,875 00 1,575.00 5,65000
Total Performance Revenue 84,220.00 2,014.00 186,575.00 151,397.00 18,275.00 Moo 420 00 _ 443,776.00
Program R enue _ _
Ar1S.hool Tuition --194,147.25 - -._ _ _- 194,147.25
AM Tuition 47,777.00 _. - _ - _. .47,777.00
MiniCamp Tuition - -.._ 9,300.00. -.__. _ -- - 9,300.00
- ArtsCamp Tuition - - 158,218.00 _ __ -. _ _ -- _-_. _ - 158,218.00
ArtsCamp Registration Fees 7,090.00 7,090.00
YAC Tuition _ 81,048.00 - 81,048.00
AIE Revenue 3.300.00. _ _._ _.3.300.00
Transportation 15,650.00 : 15,650.00
i Kitls Food Sales 4,532.00. _ - _ 4,532.00
Total Program Revenue 194,747.25_ 3,300.00. 769 840.00, 72,727.00_ 81,048.00 _ _ 521,062.25
Gallery revenue. _._. _
Gallery Registration Fee 240.00 240,00
Center Gallery sales _ 7,020 00 7,020.00
_Total Gallery revenue - -. _ _ - _ __ ___ : - 7,260 00 7,260.00
Mvestment Revenue _-_ - -
840 8.40
'Interest Revenue
_. _.._ 8.40'. 8.40
Total Investment Revenue --
Rental&Royalty Revenue
Backline Rental- - _-_- _ 275.00 _- - _._ 275.00
Space Rental - - - 400.00 3,000.0060,904.84 -. -_ 64,304.84
Total Rental&Royalty Revenue 400.00 - - .3,000.00 61,179.84 --- - 64,579.84
Special events _ -. _.__
Event ticket sales _ 22,60000 22,600.00
Auction revenue _ __.. - _ 7,500.00 7,500.00
...Other event income - -. _ -. -.... 3,400 00 3,400.00
Total Special events .33,500.00_ _ 33,500.00
Other sales _ _ _ _... _ -_
Credit Card Charges 2,860.00 59000 1,775.00 1,30000 396400 7,050.00 11,299 00 740.00 26,010.00
Total Other sales 2,660.00 590.00 1,775.00 1,300.00 396.00 7,050.00 11,29900 740.00 26,010.00
Advertising revenue
Ad Revenue
3.120.00 32120M
3,120.00 3.120.00
Total Advertising revenue -
':
Total Income 200,007.25 162,081.00 177,768.33 88.110.33 88,241.33 207,440.00 137,196.00 80,794.84 260,37200 70,80840 1,456,219.48
Cost of Good.Sold _._
Gallery piece.Sold -
Center Gallery pieces sold 4.583 DO 4,563.00
Total Gallery Pieces Sold - _ __ -- _ - 4,563.00 4,563.00
Bar Supplies _ __.. _ _... .. _._
Non-Alcoholic 6evera9e -- __ 2,810 91 2,810.91
3,709.61 3,709.81
Bottled Be., - - -_•_.. _—_
' --- -- -- -- � - � - - �-- 2,01800 2,016.00
Wine __ __ _ ... _..
_ _ '_ _ _.... _._. ..____ 5.031.00 ._.5.037.00
Keg Beer .___.
Bar Supplies-Other _ 7,33208 3,727 92 4,545.00 237,78 A3,452 62 2,39106
''.Total Bar Supplies - - ' 79332098. '; 3,72792. 4,545.00-', 237.78' 174.90 75,958.58
Total COGS 7,332,98 3,727.92 4,545.00 237.76- 4.677 90 20,521.58
Gross Contribution to Assets 200,007.25: 162,08100 177,768.33 88,110.33 88.241,33 200,107.02 177,46808 75,649.84 260,13422 6,130.50 1,435,697.90
Expense
Performance E penses --- - --- -
Workshop E pens. _. 108.00 _-.._ —__ _.- -. - _ -. 108.00
Performer Fees 61,40100 89,150.00 57,27250 2,500.00 210,263.50
Tech Fees _ 1,210.00 4,475.00 -7 00.00 4,355.00 14000 24000 11,120.00
Equ pment/Back:me Services 1,135.00 _ 20000 - _ 1,335.00
Royalties _ 895.00 3,00000 -__.. 3,895.00
Food/Hoapitillity - 21225.00 790400 3,015.00
Total Performance Expenses 64,944.00 _ 96,445.00 60,91250 4,55500 2,64000 24000 229,736.50
Program Expenses __. _.. _..
Travel
Travel-Other - -�- 11551A0 40000 4000 1,497.50 3,488.50
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Accra at Basis The ArtsCenter
5th Draft Budget by Department
July 2012 through June 2013
AnSchool Schools Ed. ArlsCamp AA1 YAC Concerts Theatre Rentals i Dev. J1 op. 1. TOTAL
- ''1 FY 2013 FY 201� FY 2013 FY 2013 FY 2013 FY 2013
FY 2013 FY 2013 FY 2013 FY 2013 FY 2013
Total Travel _ 155100 40000'. 40.00 1, 3,488.50
497.50
Instructor Fees _. ___
Instructor Fees-Other 102,350400 9,550400 51,48620 15,55200 5588400 234,822.20
Total Instructor Fees 102,350.00. 9,550.00 51,486.20'...- 16,552.00 55,884 00'. '1 --_ 234,822.20
-. 5.760.00
Model Fees 5,760.00 --
PP -- .. 5.000.00- -- 18,346.00
Program supplies 6,925 00 885 00 3,760 00 570.00 1,190 00 16 00 _
Food Supplies _. 4,399.00 1,037 50 - -- _5,936.50
Transportation Fees .- 16,72000 ', j_ 16,720.00
Rcnt - - 3,720400 45000. _ 4,170.00
Total Program Expenses 118755.00 10,435.00 1, 6r 0.145.20 3� 57,07400 2,01700 5,400.00 4000.: 1497.50 - 289,243420
Gallery Expense._ _... _..
2.400.00 21400.00
Gallery Coordinator Stipend -
- - - - 2,400.00 2,400.00
,Total Gallery Expense - _
S I es 8 related expenses
- General Labor - 3,07200 10,78000 19,200.00 1,12500� 1,12500 16,198.00 51,500.00
Bartender Pay -- - 369.72'., 22.61 3,140 00
1,44283'. 733450. 894427 4679 _
staff..lanes 44,27232 3280536 1755000 1687152 22721.52 24, 32,136.00 13,12212 34,000.08 145,272.00 j 383,12064
21,170.00.. 21,170.00
House M 9ers 44 2,713m56 1. _ -.. _.
Social security&medicare 31529481 2,417.76 2,075 1,692.24 1,890.63 2,366.64 11057082'. 2,509.20 13,600.09 33,853.19
Total Salaries 8 related exp. 50,874.13,. 35,223.12 30,405.44 38,785.D8 1 24,413.76 28,828.18 35,236.14 16,199 21 36,556.07''. 196,262.70 492,763.63
Employee be fits- _ -_-_.
Health insurance 4,36643 436643 4,366.43 218327 218327, 2,838.21. 4,36643', 152822' 4,36643.. 22,299.29 i 52,864.41
SEP-IRA matching contrib. 328.08 - _..: _ 243.72.. i 321.36'. 131.28: 374.88 1,399.32
Total Employee benefits - - 4,36643 4,694.51 4,366443 2,18327 2,183.27. 3,081.93'.. 4,687.79 1659.50 4,36643 22,674.17 54,263.73
Not tonal f _ ---
Program Plano n9 consultants 25 59600 - - -- -- 25,596.00
2,785.00
2,785.001
Payroll processing fees
Computer consultants 7,131.95 7,131.95
Contract temporary help - 3,900.00 3,900.00
Facilitator Fees - -. _ 12,748.00 12,746.00
'Accounting/AUtlitor fees - -- __ ----7,900.00
7,906001
' .Total Professional fees 25,596.00 '1 34,684.95 60,060.95
Supplies.
Office supplies- - 5,790.00 5,790.00
-�- Maintenance supplies - -- -.
4,900.00
6,900.00
Total Supplies _- 10,690.00 10,690.00
Postage&delivery
Postage&Mailing Sernces - - - ---- - - -
Postage B Mailing 3,999.00 450 D0. 90 00 200400: 135 600.00 1,060.00 _84000 7124035
Total Postage&Mailing-- 3,999.00 450.00 90.00 _ 200.00' 1.35 600.00, 1,060.00,. 840.00 7,240.55
_ - -_ - . �
'Total Postage 8 delivery 3,999 00 _ 450.00 9000 200.00 1.35 600.00-0 1,060.00 840.00 7,240.35
_
Occupancy expenses _. __._ _. : __-- -. __ -.. -.__ __._.
Utilities -._. - -_ --.
Internet access _.. - _ _ _ _ 1,378.80 1,378.80
Telephone -� - 6,732.00 6,732.00
Electricity 16,730.001 16,730.00
Water -. -. -. __ 5,455.00 _ 5,455.00
Gas 31255.00 3,255.00
Total Utilities - - - - - y 33,550.80 33,550.80
Exterminator Fees 1,125.00 1,125.00
Decorating&maintenance -. _ _ 9.330o0:_ 9,330.00
-Main St.Properties CAM _._.. 30,221.88 30,221.88
Total Occupancy expenses -- - - - - - - --- 74,227.681 74,227.68
Equipment rental&maim _
Copier lease --- -- - --- 3,360.00 3,360.00
Postage Meter lease - - -- - - -- 732.00 732400
Other equipment rentallmaint. - _.. _ - -, 1,240400 1,240.00
-- Computer expense _- 60.00', _ -- _ 1,439.40 1,499.40
Total Equipment rental&maim _ 60.00'i, - .6,771.40 -6,831.40
Printing&publications
Printing&duplication 51225IGOI 2,075.00 2,800 00 370.001 1,667.50. 100.00. 1,000.00 243400 41200.00 17,580.50
Total Printing 8 publications 5,225.00 2,075.00;1 2,800.00 370.00 1,667450 100.00 1,000.00 243400 4,200.00 17,680.50
Conferences&meetings - -- _
Registration Fees 1,025.00'.. 200.00.. 175.00 590.00 310.00 850.00 3,150.00
Membership Dues 475400 430.00 1,060.00 1,965.00
Total Conferences&meetings 1,025.00 200.00 17500 1,065.00' 740.00 1,910.00 5,115.00
financial Expense. -._-
Mortgage Interest 46,457.25 46,457.25
Other Loan Interest _- _ - - -- 14,165.06 ...14,16506
Finance Charges&Late Fees 120.80 120.00
Total Financial Expense - _ __ --. _ - 60,742.31 60,74231
Depreciation ,Paris,
.Depreciation expense 28,800.00 28,800.00
Total Depreciation expense -_. _. __ - _.-_-- -- 28,800400 28,800.00
Insurance --
Insurance-general _ 10,700.00 10,700.00
- Unemployment Insurance- - - - - - - - - 10,000.00 10,000.00
Workers'comp insurance - - -_ - - - 51195.50: 5,195.50
Total Insurance -- - - --- -- - 25,895.50 25,895.50
Bank charges&fees
Bank charges - _ -.. 1,720.00 1,720.00
Credit Card Charges -_ -__ _ - - __. 231100.00', 23,100.00
Total Bank charges&fees - -- - _. _ _-.. __- 24,820.001 24,820.00
Advertising
Advertising 3,944.00 7,420.00 5400 17150.00. 13,008400 1 1,400.00 250.00 4,530.00 25,756.00
Total Advertising 3,944.00 1,420 00 54.00 1,150 001, 13,008.00 1,400.00 250.00 4,530.00 25,756.00
_.
Other ex nses-. _... . _.
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Accroal Basis The ArtsCenter -
5th Draft Budget by Department
July 2012 through June 2013
ArtSchool Schools Ed.'. ArtsCamp AAI i VAC Concerts Theatre Rentals Dev, Ops TOTAL
FY 2013 FY 2013 FY 2013 FY 2013 FY 2013 FY 2013 FY 2013 FY 2013 FY 2013 FY 2013 FY 2013
Meals/E tertainmeni 625.00 625.00
Sales taxes 3,750.004 3,750.00
'
Special... pecia Events .. �j 2.996.00 _.._ 2,996.00
Other Taxes __. ..87.00
._ _ 87.00
.Permits 200.00. 720.00 920.00
Total Other expenses 3,196.00 5,182.00 6,378.00
Dist.of Gen.Funtls 8 Overhead 64,997.79'., 491708.23. 33,620.11 25,779.14. 29,710.45'
'..Total Expense 252,685.75:. 194,745.86 131,716.18 100,996.99 116,398.98� 49,539.89 37,438.21 7,681.77 208,042.72, -506,017.71; 0.00
''� 194,086.35'. 146,674.64 XMAS 257,134.22 130.50 1,424,664095
Net Contribution to Assets 52,678.50 -32,664.86 46,052.15 12,886.66' 28,157.65 5,020 67 30,793.44 45 554.36 3,000.00, 6,000.00 11,032.95
_CASH FLOW
Net profitiloss 11,033:
Add back depreciation _28.800
LOan Principal (8.893)......
Mortgage Principal (38,749(. --
Capital Improvement _(41,049)....Increase in Operating Cash 48,859
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2013-2014 Arts Program Grant—Fall
Orange County Arts Commission
The ArtsCenter: School Show Series
2014-2015 Organizational Budget
The ArtsCenter's 2014-2015 organizational budget has not been approved at this point. A draft will be
available by March 1, 2014 and can be provided at that time to the OCAC upon request.
2013-2014 Arts Program Grant— Fall
Orange County Arts Commission
Artist Biography
Li Liu was born in the city of Shenyang which is located in Liaoning Province in The Northeast of
China. When she was six years old she began her acrobatic training, and the following year she
was chosen to attend The Chinese National Circus School in the capitol city of Beijing. While in
Beijing she trained for eight hours a day until the age of 16. During the evening she was required
to study math, science, the reading and writing of Chinese characters, and other academic
subjects.
In 1984 her artistic cycling act won a gold medal at the prestigious Festival Mondial du Cirque de
Demain in Paris, France. She often teamed with her sister Liu Ying to create duo acts that were
conceived of and coached by her father Liu Gui Ting. In 1995 their duo hand balancing act was
selected to perform at The Wu Qiao International Circus Festival where they were awarded
"The Golden Lion" prize.
For many years Ms. Liu traveled extensively throughout Europe, Africa and Asia with The
Liaoning Acrobatic Arts Troupe. She performed with Zirkus Knie in Switzerland, Circus Krone
in Germany and with countless other touring shows in Italy, Holland, France, South Africa,
Singapore,Japan and Indonesia. She came to the United States in 2000 with Ringling Brothers
Barnum & Bailey Circus and toured all over the US for two years. Li has been living in the US
and working as a freelance performer since 2002. She is a regular on the NBA&WNBA half-
time circuits and is also is a featured performer on Princess Cruise Lines.
Li began performing in schools in 2005, at first collaborating with other circus artists, and
eventually developing her own solo show. The performance includes hand balancing, plate
spinning, trick cycling, foot juggling, ribbon dancing and Chinese water bowl manipulation. Li also
touches on various aspects of Chinese language,geography and culture while sharing her work
and travel experiences with the students and staff.
(Text from artist's study guide—enclosed)
HEATHER M. GERNI
603 LAKESHORE DRIVE, HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278
(919) 360.4484
HEATH ERGERNIrcDGMAIL.COM
EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication: Visual
Communications Sequence/Graphic Design concentration (December 2005)
WORK EXPERIENCE
The ArtsCenter, Carrboro, NC
School and Family Performances Coordinator(August 2013-present)
• Designs and implements arts-based educational programs for school audiences,
including the School Show Series, performances in area schools, workshops, as well as
a performing arts series for families
• Manages all aspects of the programs including strategic planning, program design
and evaluation, fund development, budget planning, and program implementation
• Works with Marketing Director to create and implement marketing initiatives for each
program
The ArtsCenter, Carrboro, NC
Gallery Coordinator(May 2012-present)
• Selects local and regional artists for monthly exhibitions in the gallery
• Coordinates the installation and removal of exhibits in the gallery, as well as the
exhibit openings
• Updates and maintains The ArtsCenter's gallery website information
Nantucket Grill, Durham, NC
Server and bartender(July 2010-August 2013
The ArtsCenter, Carrboro, NC
Camp Administrative Assistant(February 2012-May 2012)
Served as the summer camp registrar which included database entry and payment
processing
House Manager(March 2010-May 2012)
• Managed concert and theater performances
• Assisted ArtSchool instructors and students to ensure classes ran efficiently
• Delegated responsibilities to community service workers and volunteers
• Performed basic front-desk administrative duties including data entry, answering the
phone, and directing people to the appropriate department, classroom, etc.
Interim Marketing Director(April 2009-August 2009)
• Designed quarterly and biannual publications, as well as promotional materials for
various departments
• Updated and maintained website
• Designed ads and sent press releases to local media outlets
ArtSchool Assistant(June 2007-August 2009)
• Assisted in the creation and maintenance of classes on the website and on Etix
• Assisted in course registration and communication with instructors and students
• Helped develop and implement special outreach projects
• Oversaw the annual instructor exhibits, photography contests, and student exhibits
• Designed the ArtSchool catalog and promotional materials
• Assisted in the maintenance of studios
Children's and Family Programs Assistant(May 2008-August 2009)
• Assisted in designing and implementing arts-based educational programs for school
audiences, including the School Show Series and a performing arts series for families
. Served as the summer camp registrar
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
The ArtsCenter, Carrboro, NC
Box office volunteer(October 2006-June 2007)
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Self-employed Artist
Paints and teaches workshops on the process of Intuitive Painting
SKILLS
o Computer: Proficiency in Macintosh and Windows platforms; Adobe Creative Suite
(inDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop); Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); Etix;
and basic knowledge of html
. Resourcefulness, organization, and time management experience in completion of
projects by strict deadlines with a limited budget
Excellent writing and communication skills
2013-2014 Arts Program Grant— Fall
Orange County Arts Commission
Artist Contact/Booking Information
Li Liu
Phone: (347) 515-1046 or (347) 213-0340
E-Mail: li acrobat-liliu.com
25 Chittenden Avenue 5-13
New York, NY 10033
Website: httj?J/www.acrobat-liliu.com
The ArtsCenter Staff
Shirlette Ammons
Youth Arts Coordinator
Heather Gerni
School and Family Performances Coordinator
Gallery Coordinator
Adam Graetz
Marketing Director
Jesse Hollars
ArtSchool Assistant
Phaedra Kelly
ArtSchool Director
Crystal McKnight
Accounts Director
Art Menius
Executive Director
Katy Murphy
Marketing Assistant
Brad Porter
Operations Director
Jeri Lynn Schulke
ArtsCenter Stage Director
Tracy Thomas
Arts in Education Coordinator
Julie Tomkovick
Development Director
Louise Tremblay
Summer Camps Coordinator
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Li Liu was born in the city of Shenyang which is located in Liaoning Province in
The Northeast of China. When she was six years old she began her acrobatic train-
ing, and the following year she was chosen to attend The Chinese National Circus
School in the capitol city of Beijing. While in Beijing she trained for eight hours a
day until the age of 16. During the evening she was required to study math, sci-
ence, the reading and writing of Chinese characters, and other academic subjects.
In 1984 her artistic cycling act won a gold medal at the prestigious Festival Mondi-
al du Cirque de Demain in Paris, France. She often teamed with her sister Liu Ying
to create duo acts that were conceived of and coached by her father Liu Gui Ting.
In 1995 their duo hand balancing act was selected to perform at The Wu Qiao
International Circus Festival where they were awarded "The Golden Lion" prize.
� . s
For many years Ms. Liu traveled extensively throughout Europe, Africa and Asia
with The Liaoning Acrobatic Arts Troupe. She performed with Zirkus Knie in
Switzerland, Circus Krone in Germany and with countless other touring shows
in Italy, Holland, France, South Africa, Singapore, Japan and Indonesia.
She came to the United States in 2000 with Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bai-
ley Circus and toured all over the US for two years. Li has been living in the US
and working as a freelance performer since 2002. She is a regular on the NBA &
WNBA half-time circuits and is also is a featured performer on Princess Cruise
Lines.
Li began performing in schools in 2005, at first collaborating with other circus
artists, and eventually developing her own solo show. The performance includes
hand balancing, plate spinning, trick cycling, foot juggling, ribbon dancing and
Chinese water bowl manipulation. Li also touches on various aspects of Chinese
language, geography and culture while sharing her work and travel experiences
with the students and staff.
The show is primarily geared toward elementary school audiences (grades K-6).
Students get ahands-on shot at trying some of the easier (and safer!) skills such
as ribbon dancing and basic plate spinning. They learn the historical significance
of traditional lion and dragon dances and are encouraged to think about what it
might have been like to grow up in a different time and place.
The history of Chinese acrobatics is often said to date back at least two thousand
years. Ancient texts document considerable activity during the Han Dynasty (221
BC - 220 AD). Many of the props that were used by acrobats centuries ago were
common everyday items such as chairs, tables, bowls, jars or urns, and plates.
These same objects are still in use today along with more modern inventions such
as the bicycle.
All acrobats in the Chinese system of training must first become proficient in the
basics of tumbling, hand balancing and dance. Together these three disciplines are
called 'ji ben gong" which loosely translated means "work coming from nothing." A
more accurate English rendition of the phrase would be "foundation." It's only after
mastering the basics or foundation that students are permitted to specialize and
create their own acts.
Despite the popularity of acrobatics in China, historically the performances
themselves rarely took place in theaters because the art form was looked down on
by the "feudal" or ruling class. It wasn't until The Communist Party came to power
in 1949 that acrobatics was given new life. As many as 120 acrobatic schools were
set up throughout the country and students were selected at a very young age to
attend what were considered prestigious training facilities.
Tragically, acrobats along with intellectuals, religious leaders and many other
talented people were persecuted during the excesses of "The Cultural Revolution,"'_
the worst of which lasted from 1966 until 1969. Schools, universities and monaster-
ies were shuttered and many acrobats were sent to the country to plant rice, work
in factories or perform other physical labor that was meant to "clean their minds."
During this period training still continued but at a much lower level and in secret.
In the 1970s acrobatics in China began a rebirth and the 1980s brought a true
revolution in the level of training and performance. The Chinese government began
to wake up to the fact that there was a lot of money to be made from exporting
goods and services. Large troupes of acrobats were sent abroad to perform in
Japan, Singapore, Western Europe, The United States, Canada.
Today competition for spots in the best acrobatic schools is still considerable, but
with the rise of a white-collar class in China, more and more talented people are
pursuing university degrees or going into fields that require less vigorous physical
training.
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• China is the third largest country in the world with a landmass slightly larger
than that of the US and slightly smaller than that of Canada.
• In terms of population China has more people than any other country on Earth
with more than 1.3 billion inhabitants. The majority of these people are Han
Chinese but there are 55 additional officially recognized ethnic groups or
"minzu" as they are called in Mandarin.
• One out of every five people in the world is Chinese or of Chinese origin.
• Construction on The Great Wall of China was started in the 7th Century BC and
continued for more than 2000 years. In Chinese the structure is called "Chang
Cheng" or "Long Wall." It is often said that the structure was built to keep out
invaders from the north, but the original, smaller walls were erected by feudal
warlords to protect their lands. Over the years these walls were joined together
and by the time of The Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the structure extended for
approximately 6,000 kilometers or 3,600 miles.
• Only slightly less impressive than The Great Wall is The Grand Canal, which
connects Beijing in The North with Hangzhou in The South. The oldest parts
of the canal date back to the 5th century BC, and the various sections were
finally combined during the Sui Dynasty (581-618 AD). Its length is just over
1,100 miles. The Grand Canal allowed trade over great distances and also meant
that soldiers stationed in the north of the country did not have to devote a lot
of their time and resources to agriculture. Today the canal is used more for the
transport of building materials such as bricks, gravel and sand, or fuels such as
coal and diesel.
• China is divided into 29 provinces the biggest of which is Xinjiang or "The New
Territory" (sometimes called Sinkiang in The West) and Xizang which we know
as Tibet. Guangdong Province in the south is the most populated province with
almost 100 million people!
Despite an economic boom over the last two decades, China today is still largely
a bicycle culture. People use their bikes to get to and from work, to take their
children to school, for shopping, or to transport goods such as food, clothing
`T and even furniture! Bicycles-share the many smaller city streets with cars,
trucks, traveling vendors and pedestrians.
Chinese New Year is based on the lunar calendar and begins with the appearance
of the second new moon after the winter solstice. It runs for 15 days and is rich
in family and community traditions. Because a lunar year is about eleven days
.>° shorter than a solar year, the dates for Chinese New Year change slightly from
one year to the next.
For children this is an especially exciting time. Parents and grandparents give
them little red envelopes called `hong bao" which contain money. These envelopes
are supposed to confer monetary success on the children who receive them. The
number five is considered lucky so the recipient might, for example, get $5.25.
Amounts with the number four are avoided, as the pronunciation of the Chinese
word for "four" is too similar to the pronunciation of the word for "death."
Traditional dragon, lion and ribbon dances are also performed in public places
during Chinese New Year. These dances are believed to chase away bad spirits.
The lion dance in particular requires a lot of skill as two acrobats must work very
closely together in order to perform the intricate movements.
The Chinese New Year holiday shares many similarities with Christmas celebra-
tions here in The West. Families get together to spend time with one another, ex-
change presents, and to eat dumplings. The preparation of the dumplings is very
labor intensive and is considered a communal activity among Chinese women.
Some of the dumplings are prepared and cooked with coins inside. People who
eat a dumpling containing money will also be lucky in the coming year!
The first day of Chinese New Year it is customary for people to wear new clothes,
usually socks and a new shirt or sweater. The color red is considered propitious.
Much in the same way that many people in The West believe in the signs of the
zodiac, the Chinese people follow a calendar that is based on a twelve-year cycle.
Every person's birth year is represented by an animal and people are considered
to have certain personality characteristics depending on the year of their birth.
The twelve animals of the "Chinese zodiac" are, in order, the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit,
dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. 2010 is the year of the
tiger and 2011 will be the year of the rabbit. Pairings of husbands and wives or
boyfriends and girlfriends are considered more or less favorable based on whether
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The official language of The People's Republic of China is called "Putong Hua"
or "the common tongue." We refer to it in English as Mandarin. There is some
disagreement among linguists as to just how many Chinese "languages" there
actually are because so many dialects are spoken in different parts of the country.
This is due in large part to the fact that there are 56 officially recognized ethnic
groups within the boundaries of present-day China. In the south of China, in addi-
tion to speaking Mandarin, people also speak Cantonese or "Guangdong Hua."
Mandarin is characterized by its four tones. Depending on what tone a word is
given, its meaning can vary quite dramatically. Tonal languages are generally
thought of by westerners as being extremely difficult to learn. While this may be
true, there are some enthrallingly easy aspects of spoken Chinese. For example,
words do not change endings in the plural, there are no tenses and there are no
verb conjugations!
"Tomorrow, I will go to the store to buy some things" would be translated as
"Mingtian wo qu shangdian mai dongxi" or "Tomorrow, I go store buy thing." Such
foreign-sounding syntax takes some getting used to, but once the patterns are
learned, they can be applied to communicate countless ideas. Additionally, a
form of the roman script called pinyin can be used so that traditional Chinese
characters called ideographs or Hanzi can be written using our alphabet!
Following are some of the more common Chinese words and phrases, which are
written in pinyin. If you have a classmate or a friend who speaks Chinese, ask him
or her to help you out with the pronunciation. Pay special attention to the tones!
Numbers Some Common Phrases
One - Yi How are you? - Ni hao ma?
Two - Er Good morning- Zaoshang hao (Morning good)
Three - San Good night - Wan an (Night peaceful)
Four - Si Where are you going? - Ni dao nar qu?
Five - Wu What's your name? - Ni jiao shenme mingzi?
Six - Liu Please help me - Qing ni bang wo de mang
Seven - Qi Please come in! - Qing jin! (Please near!)
Eight - Ba See you later - Zai jian
Nine - Jiu Thank you - Xiexie ni
.k,; Ten - Shi You are welcome - Bu keji -
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