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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-110 Arts - Extraordinary Ventures - Fall 2013 Arts Grant Agreement dQf �- �jp Jq 79 o , ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION z U s A N G E c U u w T Y ARTS FALL, 2013 GRANT AGREEMENT \ te,!5SIOR n 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 Extraordinary Ventures("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 1 Revised May 2012 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): 2 Revised May 2012 f 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 ExploreChape1HillARTS.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. 3 Revised May 2012 (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. For and on behalf Grant Recipient Extraor inary Ventures Date For and n b alf Oran g Co G ernment Date /V��'tl�ae.l �a.lb�.r�, Zrt�-c.riv� �puv�� �aKaqer For and on behalf of Orange County Arts Commission/approved as to technical content Steve Brantley,Economic Deve ment Director Date Approve as t rm and legal sufficiency Annett M. Moore, Sta Attorney Da 4 Revised May 2012 This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal ControlAct �(��-�..u,' i'�r �✓r"�'V ���° 11/ Clarence G. Grier,Administrative and Financial Services Date 5 Revised May 2012 Arts Program Grant - Fall cue , 2013-14 Application Form ORANGE COUNTY ARTSS 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 Extraordinary Ventures Mailing Address 200 S Elliott Road Chapel Hill NC 27514 Daytime Phone 919-967-1100, ext 104 Fax Number 919-967-1169 Email Address Cyndina.evnc.org Web Site EVNC.org Project Director Cyndi Whisnant Title Director of Events/Grants Manager DUNS Number. 927035530 2 Project Director Information Project Director Home Address 153 Viburnum Way, Carrboro NC 27510 Daytime Phone 919-929-5858 Evening Phone 919-612-2032 Email Address Cyndi(a_evnc.org 3 Grant Request Summary Arts Program Grant Request $1,500 Total Cash Match $3200 Total Organizational Budget 2012-2013 381.580 Past Year 2013-2014 492,508 Current Year 2014-2015 TBD Projected for Next Year Summary Statement for Proposed Uses of Arts Program Grant:To fund a partnership between Extraordinary Ventures and Happymess Art Studios to provide a 6 session Art Program that introduces a variety of arts experiences to autistic and developmentally disabled participants in our community called "Extraordinary Artists" and celebrates their abilities and achievement through a final exhibition open to the community, called"An Artful Affair." Both the class and the final exhibit will be held at Extraordinary Ventures Event Center at 200 S. Elliott Road in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Questions? Call 9191968-2011. Delivery address. 501 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 � � ' � EXTRAORDINARY ARTISTS � 2013-14 ARTS PROGRAM APPLICATION � NARRATIVE � "�"�"�"~°�" � � °~ In 2012, Extraordinary Ventures partnered with The Art Therapy Institute of Carrboro to pilot a six � session arts program called Artists"for autistic and developmentally disabled young adu|ts|nuurcomrnun/ty.Thedasscu|m|natedxvithanexhi6itnighteventca||ed "4m/\rtfu/^ffair°he|d � |n the Great Hall of Extraordinary Ventures. Both the classes and the final event met with rousing � enthusiasm from the participants,their families,and supporters. � In February of2Ul3, Extraordinary Ventures received matching funds from the Orange County Arts � Commission to repeat and grow this program with the partnership of another local arts organization called eas Art Studios." The structure and format of the program has remained very similar to the one we developed in 2012,however we have developed the artistic experience further with the participants byoffering a wider variety ufoptions. "HmppyYneos Art Studios teachers are comprised of local artists and can teach the participants in a myriad of mediums.The Happymess teachers are experienced in this as they have worked with similar populations in the past Our budget in 2012 for the classes and the final event came to roughly$1,700.The class served 20 students who were identified through our bi'week|ysoda| pro0nsrn called "Friday Night i/ve,°andfrom the ARC of Orange County and RSI group homes. This year,we have 25 individuals in the regular classes and have had great volunteer participation from UNC campus organizations like"Best Buddies",Autism Speaks,and other Autism oriented groups. Our request for funding in 2014 would be for a matching grant to give us a total budget of$4,100.This money would be used to cover the costs of teaching 6 art experiences in a variety of different mediums, art supplies,publicity,and food for the classes and final event. Included with our proposal,you will find copies of our flyers,invitations, press releases, exhibit brochure,mailing insert and a DVD with a slide show' photos, and video clips from the classes. AstaM roster for Extraordinary Ventures is included along with resumes from "Happymess Art Studios teachers and examples of art classes with similar populations We thank the Orange County Arts Commission for this opportunity to serve a group of individuals that is often overlooked and not easily reachable through an arts experience that can help them express themselves and feel proud of their artistic achievements. We are offering them and our community at large,an opportunity to focus on their abilities rather than their disabilities. EXTRAORDINARY ARTISTS 2013-14 ARTS PROGRAM APPLICATION EXTRAORDINARY ARTISTS PROGRAM Goal: To provide a positive and enriching arts experience to autistic and developmentally disabled adults in our community and to celebrate their abilities and achievements through an exhibit event that is open to the community at the Extraordinary Ventures Event Center. Target: Twenty to twenty-five autistic or developmentally disabled participants in a class called "Extraordinary Artists." Strategy: To partner with Happymess Art Studios to provide the artistic teaching and development through a variety of methods and mediums To use the Extraordinary Ventures facilities to host the classes and the final event To use the EV staff and leadership to provide the administrative support and leadership To call on EV relationships to other Autism organizations for additional funding and volunteer support for the classes and exhibit event including:The Autism Society of Orange County,TEACCH,The Ireland Foundation,ARC of Orange,and RSI. To hold a six session class that coordinates with the regular b-weekly social program for the developmentally disabled held at Extraordinary Ventures called "Friday Night Live" beginning in August 2014. To frame and/or otherwise prepare work for final display. To have a final exhibit night event on Thursday, Nov 20,2014 called"An Artful Affair" that displays and celebrates the work of the participants and other artists in the community on the Autism Spectrum.This event is open and publicized to the community in an effort to change perceptions about ability and disability. To publicize this program to the community through posters,flyers, mailing inserts, brochures, press releases and more. 4rd AOE r,S E Proposal for Extraordinary Artists Art Activities for 2014 Each session will focus on a well-known artist and image Cubist Sculptures-Brightly painted wooden pieces will be provided so that artists can create their own versions of a cubist sculpture (Pablo Picasso) * Surreal Collage-Artists will choose from precut magazine images and create their own surreal collage on mat board (Salvador Cali) Abstract Watercolor- Using viewfinders and an image, students will be introduced to the idea of abstraction (Helen Franthaller) • Graffiti Art with Chalk and Stencils-A wide variety of stencils will be provided and artists can use chalk pastels to create their own graffiti works on gnat board (Banksy) Impressionist Acrylic Painting- Students will learn pointellism and work with acrylic paint and q-tips or broad time markers (Georges Seurat) Pop Art-Students will learn to make prints of everyday objects (Andy Warhol) Reality Contact: Elizabeth Houston Mobile: Email:el[zabth,rea{itYrr�inistris rail.rtm Happymess Contact: Holly B. Phelan Johnson Mobile:919.622.3320 Email:bolly@happ messartxc rn 718 Iredell Street, Durham, NC 27705 919.286.9763 www.happymessart.com ' ' � � EXTRAORDINARY ARTISTS 2Ol3-14 ARTS PROGRAM APPLICATION � � The pilot program was funded by Extraordinary Ventures with the exception of($740):a $200 donation from The Autism Society of Orange County, about$240 from $20 each registration cost(5 non-paying participants were covered by EV, and$300 from the Ireland Foundation to cover the teaching costs of � The Art Therapy Institute. Below you will see the break out of our expenses. Examples of everything will be included with our proposal.Our 2014 Budget Request will not include Food costs for the class or � exhibit. 2014 Extraordinary Artist Project Budget Request � Publicity (Posters'flyers, brochures, invitations,Tee Shirts) $1,200 Business Card Invitation inserts $100 Art Supplies $500 Frames/framing and hanging supplies $300 Video $100 Art Teachers $900 Certificate/Gifts for artists $lUO Proiect Budget Total 3,ZOU Actual Cost expected tobe approximately$4,1O0 Donations will be solicited from Autism Society, Ireland Foundation to cover food costs Not including Food for classes and event S600 $20 reservation cost for each participant is requested. This money will be used to c^ntdboteLo the t-ohirt and final gift cost for each Student $300 Grant Amount Requested $1,500 2013-14 Arts Program Application — Page Three G 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 0 0 0 Artistic staff 0 0 0 Technical/Production staff 0 0 0 B Outside Fees and Services Artistic contracts $900_ $450 $450 Other contracts: 0 0 0 C Space Rental 0 0 0 D Travel 0 0 0 E Marketing _$1200 $600 $600 F Remaining Project Expenses _$2600 $450 _$2150 G Total Cash Expenses _$4700 - _ $1500 + !$3200 Project Income Cash Income A Admissions _$300 B Contracted Services Revenue 0 C Other Revenue(specify) D Private Support Corporate support ^$250 Foundation support ^$300 Other private support ,$200 E Government Support Federal 0 State/regional(not including this request) 0 Local(not including this request) 0 F Applicant Cash _$2150 G Grant Amount Requested _$1500 in this application H Total Cash Income _$4700 (must equal Total Cash Expenses, Item G above) 2013-14 Arts Program Application — Page Four ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION Signatures l l 2-/ �3 Sign a r of Project Director Date Cyndi Whisnant Typed or Printed Name– Project Director Signature of Authorizing Official Date Van Hatchell Typed or Printed Name–Authorizing Official INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE FUNDED Extraordinary Ventures Staff yndi Whisnant, Director of Events/ rants Manager M; Cyndi Whisnant is the Director of the Event Center and Grants Manager for Extraordinary Ventures. Whisnant piloted the Extraordinary Artists Program through EV in 2032 in partnership with local artists for individuals with Autism and other developmental disabilities.Whisnant is a communications specialist of more than 20 years and UNC Journalism qynd VN O.t r School graduate. Tom Kuell, Director of Operations Tom Kuell is the Director of Operations and handles the business and financial matters for EV. His involvement with this project would be one of financial oversight. Kuell is a graduate of the KenanFlagler Business School at the University of North Carolina. Tom V C_or Van Hatchell, Managing Director Van Hatchell is also a recent graduate of the Kenan-Flagler Business h School at UNC-CH. He is the Director of EV Gifts and and Managing Director for Extraordinary Ventures. He currently overseas daily operations for the non-profit. Vn� lfN .c� Paige Morrow, Director of Program Development Paige Morrow is a part-time employee and a graduate student at the University of North Carolina, Morrow manages EV Office Services and y our weekly bus cleaning operations through Chapel Hill Transit. For this project, she would be in an administrative support role and volunteer. i �-VNG,or Ryan Fulcher, Human Resources Associate Ryan Fulcher is a full time Human Resources Manager at EV. He is a graduate student at the University of North Carolina. Fulcher also manages and our weekly bus cleaning operations through Chapel Hill s Transit. ,y_ €��EV�dre�rc BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jay Klompmaker(President) Nicole Strebel (VPlTreasurer) Gregg Ireland (Secretary) Susan Lombardo Christine Denny Ed Bedford Chris Derby Laura Klinger Jan Boxil TEACHER RIGS f. Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, Libby Lynn moved to Alabama in 1992, and eventually settled down in North Carolina in 2000. After an unusual 15-year career that included media management for the largest Adult company in the world, she discovered the ancient technique of Encaustic painting and that most people have no idea what the word Encaustic means. Encaustic paint is a combination of beeswax,tree sap and pigment. The wax paint is melted and quickly transferred to a hard surface. In order to become chemically stable, each layer of wax must be fused with a heating device. Hair dryers, hot guns and propane torches are the most common fusing tools. Libby's main goal is to make affordable art that is ready to hang on anyone's wall. Store- bought Encaustic supplies are expensive, so Libby learned how to make her own paints and frames. She buys local beeswax from the Durham Farmer's market, and uses both traditional and experimental dry pigments. 2- �HOLLY 8. HE ,AN . ') N _ As an art history mayor, Holly has always found joy in all aspects of art, not just looking at it or analyzing it, but making it as well. She has always encouraged her family and friends to test the waters of creating,to not be afraid of making a mistake, because the beauty in creating is,there are no mistakes. With an in interest in a variety of medium, she has been making art for years and teaching those around her for just as long. So the idea of a shared art experience for all to enjoy came naturally to her. Out of that,the idea for happymess was born. She is driven by igniting a creative flame in all of us and relishes in watching it flourish in an open, welcoming environment. She welcomes you to join in this experience. Jesa Rae Richards is a visual artist and arts educator. She received her BFA inFine Arts from Columbia College Chicago with a focus on painting and drawing. Her current work spans from live public animated murals to quirky comics and intricate paintings of imaginary beasts. in her practice as a teacher and as an artist Jesa Rae believes that art flourishes when skill and knowledge are cultivated alongside experimentation and playful abandon, a.a ?' SSO"V' Zoe was born and raised in Northampton, Massachusetts. She concentrated in Painting and English!Literature at Guilford College in Greensboro, NC, and graduated in 2011. She also studied at the Pont-Aven School of Contemporary Art in 2009 in Pant-Aven, France, studying visual art there as well as in Paris, Venice, and Berlin. She now happily lives in Durham, drawing, painting, bicycling, exploring the wonderful food, and gushing over adorable dogs in town. 718 Iredell Street*Durham, NC 27705•www.happymessart.com+919.969.7177 4 a h � r , I 7N� Providing Uli Schempp of ATI led Extraordinary Artist Class The Art Therapy Institute Mission Statement vocational The Art Therapy Institute(ATI)brings art to the places people are every day.AT]improves access to mental opportunities health services for diverse populations and promotes education and awareness about art therapy. i to an exceptional '�`� Their goal for art therapy groups with clients with Exceptional Needs is to provide positive experiences AFFAIR for them by challenging them with new sensory Community experiences,increasing their ability to communicate 1 in a group atmosphere,providing opportunities to gain a sense of mastery and flexibility through the process of giving d an art-makin g g g, voice to their inner selves through the art.The students are encouraged to be AN EXHIBIT OF OUR playful,curious,and tenacious in their artistic process, and the process itself is EXTRAORDINARY ARTISTS emphasized over the end product in our work with them. �t���� in�I� Uli Schempp is a ceramicist and art therapist who had worked in inpatient psychiatry at a public e[p/1 Mures,-rnc. No Admission Open to the Public hospital in Brooklyn,NY.Since he 7 to 9pm,Thursday,November 15,2012 moved to North Carolina recently he started working with the North Carolina Art Therapy Institute. 200 S. Elliott Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919-967-1100 The Great Hall of Extraordinary Ventures 200 N.Greensboro St.,Carr Mill Mall,Suite D-6 Carrboro,NC � 27510*(919)381-6068*Email:isperling @ncati.org �ijli�$w.E V NC.org What's so Extraordinary Real creativity is in ov he -0% 10% ' about an Art Class? , �rnd ng anti focusing While the primary mission of r Extraordinary Ventures is in providing ®n the abilities, rather vocational opportunities to an ", -11 exceptional community,we also believe than the disabilities." in finding ways for our community to develop their skills in ether ways. 9 -Cyndi Whisnant,Program Coordinator This fall,we piloted the Extraordinary Tonight's exhibition is a chance to celebrate with family, friends, supporters, and the community at large Artist class with the help of art therapist, and to recognize the artistic achievements of all of our Extraordinary Artists including: Uli Schempp,MA,ATR-BC,LCAT of the Art Therapy Institute,meeting every Megan Alexander Whitney Branham Joey Dingledy O other week to explore different forms of mar Ezz Aaron Green Robert Vincent Hart Steve Hock enyos Vinnie Ireland Wiley Johnson artistic expression. At the end of each Zoe Kofodimos John Mason Lana Elizabeth Morgan class,the students were given a chance Michael Niger Michael Pollard Hunter Stanford to talk about their work and enjoy the Ewan Toscano Chris Tully Alex Tully admiration of volunteers and classmates Adrianne Tully of their achievements. Following the class,students would The unique flower arrangements you see throughout the room are provided by Petals with a Purpose and will be given to each of I enjoy pizza and many stayed for our the artists.Some of our employees participate in making this beautiful arrangements each week for Meals on Wheels and other organizations through the ARC of Orange County.Special thanks goes to the Autism Society of NC, Orange County Chapter for popular Friday Night Live!social graciously supporting our efforts b contributing program. 9 Y pp 9 ff Y g funds for art supplies and encouraging 7 college students to volunteer with the classes. Thanks also to Levan Harris and Christine Denny for behind-the-scenes support. , k nniA s s i III i a t 3 ¢ x 1 r, a .. ri K: dinary Extraor Af to S v This certificate is awarded to Megan Alexander T for Farticz stun &A ckevement in the Arts through t nary Ytr EV . r � � . SFr Coordinator of Extraordinary Artists Program Date r owLr ..-.:: Lywdraordinary VENTURES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE;Nov.4,201 a C"ONTACT- Cyndi Wlhisnant,Event I:)irector (919)967-1100,ext 104 cy ndi(a evne.org ARTWORK OF ADULTS WITH AUTISM TO BE FEATURED AT COMMUNITY GALA, AN ARTFUL AFFAIR CHAPEL HILL,N.C.—Robert Hart has always had a fascination with drawing dragons. He proudly shows off a sketchbook of his work,describing each dragon character and its role in his creative,storyline. As an adult with a developmental disability=,Hart finds release in art. "Art reveals my own image,"said Hatt, 26. "1 can't choose my favorite;but I love to draw, and paint." Extr-aordinary Artists,a.series of art classes through Extraordinary Ventures, offers Hatt and other adults in the community with autism and other developmental disabilities the chance to express their imagination and creativity. Extraordinary Ventures partners with a professional art studio from Durham, HappyMcss,to create projects tailored.just for Robert and his fellow classmates. "In art,you can do no wrong,"said Cyndi Whisnant,Events Director at Extraordinary Ventures. "We focus on the students`individual abilities to help them reach their potential so they can be successful and proud." -MORE- 200 S. Elliott Road, Chapel Hill,NC 27514 1 ,1 1 19),t`, .1.....(.I'L,i extraordinary VENTURES AN ARTFUL AFFAIR/page 2 The students' artwork will be displayed at An Artful Affair on Thursday,Nov. 21,at Extraordinary Ventures from 7-9 p.m. The free event will feature celebrations of the artists' stories and talents, refreshments. raffle baskets and a silent auction. "We are so excited to showcase the joy,determination and success of the students,"said Whisnant. "These adults fill a special place in the Chapel Hill community,and we can't wait to bring the town together in support of our artists." Extraordinary Ventures was named the 2012 Nonprofit of the Year by the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce.EV was founded in 2007 with the mission of providing employment on a v,aricty of small businesses to fulfill its.mission,including the Event Center at Extraordinary Ventures,EV Gifts,EV Laundry and EV Office Solutions. For more information,visit www.extraordinarZiventures.org. ### 200 S. Elliott Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 %e,,rvi ES= f:. f"r I I d: i r " i �D'JJU��, t .. 3 �z x� r s� f ^ i {a 1� d' r f s t 2 kf r r t £ za , a �� ��� 3 .a�::. .. .:;. b yl � t' ' ,,,,; >_, �x c, �oi.' sa .e ..�. d�: �� ,�y.. �- E ,�� w�+ �� �� I � gds' �� I. �¢ . 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