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ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION z �,
ar+ E COUNTY A$tT$ SPRING,2014 GRANT AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 16th day of June, 2014, by and between Orange County
("County"), by and through the Orange County Arts Commission ("Arts Commission") and
Glenwood Elementary School PTA("Grant Recipient").
WHEREAS, the Arts Commission is a countywide arts agency that ensures the growth cif
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 organizatioi-is
coordinating arts projects benefiting the citizens of Orange County.
WHEREAS, the Spring Arts Grants Program is supported by Arts Commission %pith
funds from the Grassroots Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency of lilic
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 aijid
incorporated herein as Exhibit A.
2. Grant Award. Grant funds in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollErs ($1,000)
have been awarded by the Arts Commission to the Grant Recipient for the approi ed
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 Jul), I.
2014 and June 30, 2015. 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 Arta
Commission for approval. Arts Commission shall approve or disapprove Grant
Recipient's request for modifications within seven (7) days of receipt therm I'.
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—assi nment. 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 (1)
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 July 6, 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. Pam. The Arts Commission shall release the grant funds in the amount oI'
$1,000 to the Grant Recipient.
6. Publicity
A. Acknowledizement. 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. County Funds Only. "This program is supported by the Orange
County Arts Commission. "
ii. x North Carolina Arts Council Funding. "This program is supported by t{ic
Orange County Arts Commission with funds from the Grassroots Program •,1
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 ExploreChapelHilIARTS.ecom
website and display ExploreChapelHillARTS.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 (ExploreChapelHillARTS.com logo preferred>
to their main webpage. The Grant Recipient shall contact the Orange County Arts
Commission for replacement ExploreChapelHillARTS.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 cat'
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 behal t'
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. I n
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 la,,k .
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 requiire
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. phis
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 o nit
entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this
Agreement. All modifications and amendments to this Agreement shall be i n
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 lim's
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 ttic
dates set forth under signatures below.
For and on behalf of the Grant Recipient
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Glemvoo Elementary School PTA Date
For and on behalf of Orange County Government
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For and on behalf of Orange County Arts Commission/approved as to technical content
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Steve Brantley,Economi evelopment Director Date
AppM1rm legal sufficiency
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Annette M.Moore, 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
Clarence G. Grier,Administrative and Financial Services Date
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3 --� Arts in Education Grant Spring
2014-15 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 providing high-impact arts experiences in schools.
• Cooperation between schools and artists.
• Evidence of feasibility of program, community support,and responsiveness to community needs.
• Integration of arts program into grade-level appropriate curriculum.
1 Applicant Information
Applicant Name Glenwood Elementary School PTA
Mailing Address 2 Prestwick Road, Chapel Hill NC, 27517
Daytime Phone 919.968.3473 Fax Number 919.969.2387
Email Address glen woodptachccs @gmail.com Web Sitehttp://www2.chccs.kl2.nc.us/glenwo d/pta
Project Director Chyenne Grieve Title Cultural Arts Coordinator
DUNS Number 966399375
2 Project Director Information
Project Director Home Address 157 Hamilton Road, Chapel Hill NC, 27517
Daytime Phone 775.304.1743 Evening Phone 775.304.1743
Email Address chyenne.grieve @gmail.com
3 Grant Request Summary
Arts Program Grant Request $1000
Total Cash Match $1245
Total Organizational Budget 2012-2013 $1670
(PTSA/Cultural Enrichment 2013-2014 $2200
Committee/Arts Program) 2014-2015 $1 94.xi
Summary Statement for Proposed Uses of Arts in Education Grant
As of our Cultural Enrichment program the Glenwood PTA would like to bring-
performance groups to Glenwood Elementary during the 2014-2015 school year.
Questions? Call us at(919)968-2011 • Deliver Application to:501 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC
Application Narrative
School Profile
With one of the most culturally diverse populations' in the CHCCS district, multiculturalism
is an extremely important part of our students' educational experience here at Glenwood
Elementary School. Students and faculty from numerous linguistic and cultural
backgrounds teach one another about their very different histories, traditions, and
interests.We serve students speaking more than fifteen different native languages as well
as a significant number of ESL" and at-risk"' students.
In addition to our commitment to provide a multicultural education to Glenwood's students,
we are committed to equalizing and closing the"achievement gap"frequently experienced
by students of African American descent. One of Glenwood's highest priorities is boosting
the performance of students from ethnic backgrounds who display slightly lower academic
performance. We believe that exposure to, and experience with, the arts in education is
one key ingredient to realizing this goal. Our school prioritizes the success of
lower-performing students and closing the achievement gap. Our "School Improvement
Plan"emphasizes the need to utilize culturally proficient instructional strategies in order to
improve the learning of all our students.
Glenwood staff engages students in multi-cultural activities throughout the school year.
Students participate in a Multi Cultural Gala event in the fall during which Glenwood
families showcase food, costumes, music, and items from their cultures. In the spring we
host a French-style outdoor cafe. And in winter, students learn about Chinese New Year
by creating and displaying Chinese art. We also host an annual "Beauty Breakfast,"
during which parents view the work of students who have described what is beautiful in
themselves and in others. In most classrooms, parents from different countries are also
invited to come in and speak about various holiday traditions.
With help from the Orange County Arts Commission, a strong arts program will support
and expand these educational goals. Engaging our students in multicultural arts
performances will have a much greater impact than simple lectures or discussions. Music
and dance are unique and effective mediums for these guest performers to convey
messages and experiences that will help students better understand our beautiful and
diverse society.
With this in mind, we would like to request the assistance of the Orange County Arts
Commission in bringing two very impressive sets of performance artists to Glenwood.
After careful consideration of our student population and their course of study, we have
chosen Bhangra Elite (a UNC student performance group presenting traditional Indian
dances), and Hobey Ford (an Asheville based, award-winning puppeteer).
Curriculum Connections
UNC Bhangra Elite will help introduce our students to this traditional Punjabi Indian folk
dance, its origins, and distinctive features. They will also show how this traditional form of
dance has evolved and included elements of modern dance as well. What a wonderful
introduction to Indian culture and dance!
Mr Ford's award-winning Golden Rod puppets will show our students folk tales adapted
from various countries.The intricate mechanical designs and details of the puppets will As
an artist working in multiple genres (performing, painting & set design, puppetry) Mr. Ford
will also introduce our students to the idea of art as an interconnected, dynamic,
profession and interest.
These two performers will help Glenwood meet the following NC Standard Course of
Study requirements and serve as a starting point for even more related activities:
✓K.R.1 Use a variety of thinking skills to analyze and evaluate dance.
✓K.C.1 Understand cultural,historical,and interdisciplinary connections with dance.
✓K11/2/3/4/5.CR.1 Understand global,interdisciplinary,and 21st century connections with music.
✓1.CR.1.1 Recognize how music is used in customs and traditions of various cultures.
✓2.CR.1.1 Exemplify music representing the heritage,customs,and traditions of various cultures.
✓3.CR.1.1 Exemplify how music is used by various groups for artistic expression within the local community.
✓4.C.1 Understand cultural,historical,and interdisciplinary connections with dance.
✓4.CR.1 Understand global,interdisciplinary,and 21st century connections with music.
✓5.C.1 Understand cultural,historical,and interdisciplinary connections with dance.
✓5.CR.1 Understand global,interdisciplinary,and 21st century connections with music.
✓K.CU.1.2 Identify the cultural/historical contexts of stories that are acted out
✓K.CU.2.1 Understand how to attend to others when they are sharing.
✓1.CU.1.2 Use creative drama techniques,such as storytelling or puppetry,to demonstrate vocal variety.
✓1.CU.1.1 Recognize how theatre is used in customs and traditions of various cultures.
✓2.CU.1.1 Exemplify theatrical works representing the heritage,customs,and traditions of various cultures
✓3.A.1.2 Evaluate informal or formal theatre productions in terms of the emotions or thoughts they evoke.
✓3.CU.1.1 Exemplify how theatre arts are used by.various groups for artistic expression within local community
✓3.CU.2.1 Illustrate theatre etiquette appropriate to the performance situation.
✓4.A.1.2 Critique choices made about characters,settings,&events as seen in,formal&informal productions
✓5.A.1.2 Evaluate how intended meanings are conveyed through formal and informal productions.
Hobey Ford provides a Study Guide (attached herein) for student use and we will be
working with our Music" and Art" Departments beforehand to integrate the performances
with lessons.
Proposed Uses of Grant Funds
Each year, the Glenwood PTA Cultural Enrichment Committee has brought several
performing artists to the school. This has become a well-loved and much-appreciated
part of our yearly services.This year we propose to bring the following two artists.
Hobey Ford's Animalia
Monday March 9, 2015
$1445 for 2 shows
9:15 AM: Kindergarten-2nd grade, approximately 250 students
10:30 AM: 3rd-5th grade, approximately 250 students
UNC Bhangra Elite
October 2014 (date to be confirmed)
$800 for 2 shows
9:15 AM: Kindergarten-2nd grade, approximately 250 students
10:30 AM: 3rd-5th grade, approximately 250 students
Glenwood Elementary is well equipped to host these exciting performance groups. Our
performance stage and gym floor will accommodate the casts of each group. The
academic and administrative staff of Glenwood fully supports our efforts to bring these
groups to our school. Our PTA is fully prepared to host the event. The Art and Music
departments are also fully prepared to help finalize details of the show and support
curriculum connections in the classroom. Representatives of our PTA will be onsite to
assist as needed throughout all performances.
Through the Carrboro Arts Center, our PTA is already in contact with the artists and are
ready to facilitate their trip to Chapel Hill should we receive the requested grant monies.
We at Glenwood are very excited about the opportunity to apply for funding that would
facilitate bringing these exciting artists to our school. The lives of students and families
would be greatly enriched by these events. The Parent Teacher Association of Glenwood
is prepared to raise matching funds if awarded these monies from the Orange County Arts
Commission Arts in Education Grant.
i 30%of our student population is Asian, 17%are Hispanic and African American
" Up 10%of the total student population at any given time are ESL
20%of our students receive free or reduced lunch
"' Carole Dolber cdolber @chccs.kl2.nc.us
Lindsey Britt Ibritt @chccs.kl2.nc.us
2014-15 Arts in Education 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
Artistic staff
Technical/Production staff
B Outside Fees and Services
Artistic contracts $2245 $1000 $1245
Other contracts:
C Space Rental
D Travel
E Marketing
F Remaining Project Expenses
G Total Cash Expenses $2245 = $1000 + $1245
Project Income Cash Income
A Admissions
B Contracted Services Revenue
C Other Revenue(specify)
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 $1245
G Grant Amount Requested $1000
in this application
H Total Cash Income $2245
(must equal Total Cash Expenses,
Item G above)
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2014-15 Arts in Education Application — Page Four
ORANGE COUNTY ARTS
COMMISSION
Signatures
2014.05.23
Si re of Pro ect Director Date
Chvenne Grieve
Typed or Printed Name–Project Director
L (' • 2014.05.23
Signature of Authorizing Official Date
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Typed or Printed Name–Authorizing OfficrAl
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE FUNDED
Artist Contact List
Hobey Ford's Animalia
Science presented by the Golden Rod Puppets
hftp://www.hobeyford.com/video/animalia
contracted through The ArtsCenter
Heather Gerni
300 G E Main St
Carrboro NC 27510
919.929.2787
UNC Bhangra Elite
Traditional Indian Folk Dance Group
bhangraelite(-g mail.com
Contact: Akhil Jariwala
akhil.iariwala(a)-gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/bhangraelite?fref=ts
Board Contact List
PTA President
Kate Underhill
1201 Hillview Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
919.444.3471
kateaunderhill(@-qmail.com
PTA Vice President
Sally Taylor
215 Stagecoach Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
919.240.4792
sallyvtaylor(a7_gmail.com
PTA Secretary
Sherri Williams
2 Oakwood Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
919.448.1692
stephenandsherry(a)-yahoo.com
PTA Treasurer
Christina Harris
420 Whitehead Circle
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
919.806.3033
christina.harris(o),sas.com
Glenwood PTA 12/17/13-Budget for EY13 14
Revised Budget
INCOME 12-13 Budget 12-13 Actuals 13-14 Budget
as of 11/05/13
Opening Balance $33,938 $33,938 $ 11,330.18
Contributions
SAS $0 $0 $ 500.00
GSK $ 100.00
Orange County Cultural Arts $1,000 $1,000 $ 1,000.00
Wells Fargo Grant $1,000 $1,000
TOTAL Contributions $2,000 $2,000 $ 1,600.00
Fundraising
Book Fair $1,500 $2,500 $ 1,500.00
Coffee Fundraiser $600 $461
PTA Thrift Shop $1,000 $1,000
Read-a-Thon $2,000 $2,659
School Pictures $3,000 $2,391 $ 2,500.00
Spring Fair $1,000 $2,860 $ 1,000.00
T-Shirts $500 $624 $ 636.65
Walk for Education $3,500 $3,729 $ 4,898.85
Yearbooks $150
Business Sponsorships $1,050 $750 $ 750.00
MAC
Grocery Cards $1,000 $2,000 $ 1,500.00
Glenwood Nights $1,000 $1,345
Coupon Books $2,000 $2,650
School Supply Fundraiser
60 for 601 $ 7,000.00
Playground Auction $0 $0 $ -
Playground Direct Appeal $0 $0 $ -
other playground appeals $0 $0 $ -
TOTAL Fundraising $18,300 $22,969 $ 19,785.50
PTA Membership
Glenwood PTA Dues $5,000 $6,035 $ 5,205.00
TOTAL PTA Membership $5,000 $6,035 $5,205
Rebate Programs
Harris Teeter $500 $434 $ 400.00
Food Lion $ 15.38
General Mills $500 $565 $ 500.00
Fund Your PTA $1,200 $380 $ 500.00
TOTAL Rebate Programs $2,200 $1,379 $ 1,415.38
TOTAL INCOMEJ $27,5001 $32,383 $28,006
Page 1 Budget Final FY12-13-14 041.414.xls
Glenwood PTA 12/17/13-Budget for FY13-14
EXPENSES 12-13 Budget 12-13 Actuals 13-14 Budget
Community Building Events
Custodial Tips $200 $234 $ 200.00
Holiday Parade and Float $0 $0 $ -
Movie Night $200 $200 $ 200.00
Game Night $ -
60th Anniversary $ -
Ice Cream Social $150 $0 $ 158.71
End of Year Picnic $100 $16 $ 50.00
TOTAL Community Building Events $650 $450 $ 608.71
PTA Administrative
2012-13 Expenses $ 683.00
Board Discretionary $200 $351 $ -
Bank Fees $48 $ 50.00
Evening Child Care $ 162.06
Insurance $190 $190 $ 190.00
Web address fee(Go Daddy) $ 15.00
Supplies $100 $14 $ 200.00
Local PTA Dues $100 $50 $ -
NC PTA Dues $500 $608 $ 572.00
PTA Classroom Benefits $1,300 $1,287 $ 1,000.00
CPA Fees $150 $400 $ 430.00
PTO Software/Quickbooks Online $350 $299 $ 343.96
TOTAL PTA Administrative $2,890 $3,247 $ 3,646.02
School Staff Support
Principal Discretionary $1,500 $1,500 $ 1,500.00
Staff Professional Growth&Dev $250 $250 $ 250.00
Teacher Appreciation $2,000 $1,979 $ 2,000.00
Teacher Professional Library $250 $88 $ 250.00
TOTAL School Staff Support $4,000 $3,8171 $ 4,000.00
Special Projects
Botanical Gardens $1,000 $500 $ 1,000.00
Landscaping $300 $300 $ 300.00
Playground $20,000 $18,353
Chairs $2,246
Gator Games $315
Northside Donation $1,000
PTA Thrift Shop Donation $500
Costume $1,240 $ 1,255.00
2013/2014 Savings $8,000 $8,000 $ 8,000.00
TOTAL Special Projects $29,300 $32,454 $ 10,555.00
Page 2 Budget Final FY12-13-14041414.xis
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Glenwood PTA 12117113-Budgetfor FY13-14
Student Support
School Vision Project(Dreams Show) $350 $350 $ 350.00
Classroom Libraries $1,000 $0 $ 1,000.00
Technology $500 $606 $ 500.00
Cultural Enrichment $1,500 $2,670 $ 2,175.00
Dual Language Textbooks $250 $0 $ -
Field Trip Transportation $1,500 $1,500 $ 1,500.00
French Program $500 $275 $ 500.00
Gifted Level Books $300 $305 $ 300.00
Graduation $250 $116 $ 250.00
iXL Technology Subscription $ 2,400.00
MECCA $150 $0 $ 150.00
Media Center $500 $0 $ -
Multi-Cultural Gala Project $0 $0 $ 150.00
Music&Chorus $250 $0 $ 350.00
Reader of the Month $200 $0 $ -
Odyssey of the Mind $350 $350 $ 350.00
Science $1,000 $716 $ 1,000.00
Sound to Sea Scholarship $1,000 $1,000 $ 1,000.00
Art Supplies $250 $75 $ 350.00
PE Supplies $250 $0 $ 250.00
TOTAL Student Enrichment $10,100 $7,963 $ 12,575.00
Student Welfare
Health Rm-Emergency Student Need $450 $0 $ 400.00
PTA Thrift Shop Gift Cards $0 $0 $ -
Summer Scholarships $1,500 $650 $ 1,500.00
TOTAL Student Welfare $1,950 $650 $ 1,900.00
Teacher Disc Funds $6,300 $6,700 $7,000
TOTAL Teacher Disc Funds $6,300 $6,700 $ 7,000.00
TOTAL EXPENSESI $ss,igol $55,2811 $ 40,284.73
OVERALLTOTALI $6,2481 $11,0401 $ (948.67)
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Hobey Ford's Golden Rod Puppets
Hobey is part of the North Carolina Arts Council
residency program and the cARTwheels program.
"Funny,talented, wonderful, creative, delightful.Absolutely great to
work with!"
Clark Performing Arts Center, Springfield, OH
Hobey Ford has never had another career. Internationally renowned in
the puppetry field, and an award-winning performer and Kennedy Center
Partner in Education teaching artist, Ford knew early on what he wanted
to do after seeing a puppet show while still a youngster. He was bitten by
the puppetry bug! While studying at an arts college, Hobey eventually
found"... one of my cornerstones-that I would approach puppetry as
storytelling with puppets."
Ford designs and constructs all of his Golden Rod Puppets as well as the beautiful sets that surround them. Now a resident
of Asheville NC, Hobey also draws on his early experiences growing up in coastal Connecticut or living in a Nevada Native
American community in writing the scripts for some of his performances such as"Whale Walker"and"Turtle Island Tales."
He first created the Golden Rod Puppets in 1980 and often adapts folk tales and global cultural traditions for his perfor-
mances, always adding a special "Golden Rod"twist. His performances incorporate a variety of puppetry styles: Bunraku,
rod, marionettes, Foamies and shadow puppetry. Hobey is quick to credit his audiences for completing the creative spark
that is ignited with every live performance and he has brought his amazing talent to family audiences all over the world for
over two decades.
Ford has received the highest awards for his brilliant and priceless contributions to the world of puppetry:two-time winner
of puppetry's highest honor,the UNIMA Citation of Excellence, recipient of three Jim Henson Foundation grants, and The
Hermitage Fellowship, Hobey Ford is renowned for excellence in in his craft. Chosen as a Kennedy Center Partner to teach
teachers (and other artists) how to use the performing arts in the classroom curriculum, Hobey not only performs his original
works all over the world but offers workshops to teachers and students alike.
Hobey is considered by his peers both an innovator in puppetry craft and a master storyteller. He created both the
"Foamies"and the clever hand puppet known as"Peepers,"an imaginative, patented set of plastic eyes -for hands of any
size-worn in several ways that turn the bare hand into an innovative and inexpensive instant puppet!The"Foamies"are
large animal puppets that Hobey designs,carves and paints from blocks of foam.After studying each animal's characteristic
movements, Hobey designs various rod control mechanisms to make the puppets themselves move in an incredibly life-like
manner.The"Foamies"are presented using both stage and house performance spaces, often flying or"walking" right out
over the audiences' heads!
"Ford is a remarkably original and refreshingly authentic artist whose passion just happens to express itself
through the rather unusual—medium of puppetry!"
Tom Kerr, Marquee
Hobey Ford's Golden Rod Puppets _
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTIONS (Teacher Study Guides are available for all performances)
"Animalia"
The quintessential favorite!
Pre-K—6th grades and Family
Hobey Ford's"Animalia"explores the magical world of animals. This performance features Hohe ';original
"Foamies"puppets carved from large blocks of foam with intricate mechanical design that give;each puppet
realistic movements.Hobey breaks out of the traditional puppet theater booth turning the whole theater into
his performance stage."Animalia"introduces students to the metamorphosis of a butterfly and ,i tadpole,
various ecological systems and endangered animals.
"Migration"
1st-8th grades and Family
In this sequel to Animalia,Hobey Ford returns to the natural world of
animals to explore the wonders of migration through the story of a Mexican
girl named Beatriz and her own migration to the United States. The story of Beatriz'journey is
juxtaposed with the stories of other animals that migrate;Monarch Butterflies,polar bears,the Godwit
bird and the Sperm Whale.The puppets in Migration are Hobey's original"Foamies,"carved foam rod
puppets.These extremely realistic puppets are performed behind a thin circular theatrical scrim onto
which is projected Hobey's original artwork. The scenes are animated to take the audience along on the
journey of these incredible creatures. The puppets appear to be performing within the video projections.
Hobey performs this production in full view in his role as storyteller,puppeteer and animator creating
a seamless and almost hypnotic dance between the puppeteer,puppets and original artistic scenery.A
gorgeous production with a touching story of hope and change,this is a performance that will thrill N our students.
"The Rainbow Bridge and Other Tales"
2010 UNIMA Citation of Excellence
1st—6th grades and Family
This shadow puppetry production brings to life three folktales through Ford's unique presentatirmal style
combining stunning puppetry,storytelling and topical educational themes. Stories include"'I he I:ainbow
Bridge,""El Coqui"and"The Three Billy Goats Gruff,"with a finale of his Peepers Puppets.and his
famous beautifully carved foam animal creatures("Foamies"). His productions touch on the r i, ,a�r•oss the
curriculum with an emphasis on his art form.
The Rainbow Bridge - a Native American folktale of the Chumash,a tribe who inhabited the southern
coastal regions of California. The tale recalls the origins of the Chumash on Santa Cruz Island I he people
received the gift of fire and with it,the means to develop and flourish until they became oven n m�ded and
were forced to migrate to the mainland on a rainbow bridge. The tale also tells of the ones who didn't make it across,but I el I into the
sea becoming dolphins.
El Coqui-a Puerto Rican folktale about how the little tree frog got his song.The animals of the lush rain forest had become lazy on
their island paradise until a race was set which forced the animals to get in shape.Little Coqui,being so small,worked e;r.ra hard,and
his efforts led him to win the race.He was rewarded with his famous song:"coqui coqui,coqui....".
The Three Billy Goats revisits the classic Nordic tale with humor and issues of the day.When the long winter has final I N Carne to an
end,The Billy Goats Gruff have exhausted the resources of their meadow and must migrate to the upper meadows. To do I hi,,t hey must
cross a bridge where a troll stands guard to prevent their passage. They use the ploy of the original tale by sending the smal lest lirst and
begging the troll to let him pass as larger goats will soon be along providing an even bigger meal.From there all goes hit y«ire as little
billy goat turns the story on its ear with a surprise ending;for something has gone totally wrong in the environs of the upper pasture
and while Big Billy Goat and the Troll are busy fighting it out little Billy Goat sounds the alarm that all is not well and that thc� should
redirect their energies to preserve their world.
"World Tales"
K—5th grades and Family
A collection of stories and puppetry techniques from around the world including an Aesop fable,
a Native American story and an African story.The puppetry techniques include Bunraku from
Japan,shadow puppetry from Asia,rod puppetry from Indonesia,and Hobey's own"Foamies"
and Peepers puppets.
"Turtle Island Tales"
UNIMA Citation of Excellence
2nd-6th grade and Family
Turtle Island Tales is a performance of songs and stories of Native Americans told through puppetry. This
production was funded by the Jim Henson Foundation and utilizes shadow puppetry and a life sized
realistic Native American singer puppet. The shadow puppetry is performed before beautiful painted
scenes. The production features three tales:"Raven Steals the Sun"(Haida),"The Gift of Fire"(adapted
from Semu Haute,a Chumash elder),"Antelope Carrier and the Thunderbirds"(Arikara). The singer char-
acter leads us into the stories and returns to close.
"Tales of Light" loll
K-5th Grades �I
Master storyteller and puppeteer,Hobey Ford,shines the spotlight on three
Native American tales teaching about light and life. December is the season of light as we celebrate the turn
from the darkest day of the year back toward the sun and longer days of light to come.The native people told
numerous stories about fire and the sun to teach not only about light and warmth but to shine a light on many
life lessons."Little Grandmother Spider Woman"-A Cherokee animal tale from North Carolina about the
danger of fire.The story is also about false pride and boastfulness,or in other words,bragging.Through the
story,we also learn about an important craft of the Cherokees: pottery."Raven steals the sun"-This Haida
tale tells of Raven the Trickster's antics in stealing back the sun from a selfish chief who keeps the sun in a box for only himself.
"The Gift of Fire"-After gifts were given to all creatures but man,hummingbird flies to the sun to bring back a gift for man.Man
discovers the uses and dangers of fire in this cautionary tale.
"The Ant and The Grasshopper and More!"
2nd—6th grade and Family
The Ant and the Grasshopper and More is a show of folk tales and variety including tried and
true acts that Hobey has performed for years at various venues to entertain all ages of audiences.
This performance can be staged outdoors for festivals or indoors for libraries and schools. The
performance includes The Ant and the Grasshopper from Hobey's show "World Tales," Little
Grandmother Spider Woman from World Tales,Hobey's Peepers Puppets,Chester the Dog,The
Roving Elf and Hobey's original rod puppets,the Foamies.In this show,The Roving Elf and the
Foamies come right out into the audience.
TEACHER WORKSHOPS AND INSTITUTES - Hobey is a teacher in conjunction with the Kennedy Center's
Partnership in Education Program and is listed in their touring directory. Hobey has three teacher workshops that are available for
three to four hour sessions.
The Magic of Peeper Puppets: Exploring Story Writing Through Puppetry - Ford believes puppetry is a magical teaching
tool that activates students'creative thinking through play.In this workshop,he introduces participants to his patented Peepers Puppet.
Discover how to help your students learn the basics of creating numerous characters using the Peepers Puppet and how to teach your
students to write and perform simple scripts,gaining knowledge about basic story structure,story sequence and the power of story in
their lives---by creating theater with just their hands.
From Larvae to Butterfly:Metamorphosis Through Puppetry-using Hobey's"Foamies"Puppets or shadow puppetry,teachers
create a unit to teach metamorphosis through puppetry.
Telling Folktales with Shadow Puppets-Combining storytelling with shadow puppetry brings a variety of cultures to life in the
classroom through folktales. During this workshop,teachers become familiar with folktales from many cultures. Participants learn
shadow puppetry performance techniques and how to construct their own shadow puppets. Hobey Ford discusses the construction of a
shadow puppet theater,scripting a folktale into a play,and organizing a performance with students.Teachers may choose to work with
students to develop their own productions or to use the skills and knowledge to deepen the students'understanding and enjoyment of
folktales and literature from the curriculum.
STUDENT WORKSHOPS - Hobey teaches two two hands-on workshops for students 2nd to 8th grades.
Shadow Puppetry -Hobey combines storytelling with shadow puppetry and brings a variety of cultures to life in the classroom
through folktales.During this workshop,Hobey will demonstrate shadow puppetry and teach students to make a simple"rod"puppet;
basically a character's body on one or more sticks.Students will become familiar with tales from several different cultures,ultimately
choosing one to illustrate with their own easily-made shadowpuppets and learn shadow puppetry performance techniques.
Writing Stories With Peepers -a workshop exploring story development and creative writing using Ford's patented Peeper puppets.
What the Presenters and Audiences are saying about
Hobey Ford's Golden Rod Puppets
"Hobey was fantastic!A true pleasure to work with.
Our teachers are still raving to me about what they learned and his teaching
techniques. He was very professional,knowledgeable,and downright fun!"
Chelsie Taylor Thompson,Director of Operations,Renaissance Performing Arts,Mansfield, WI
"Animalia was visually and aurally engrossing; it was a gentle show.
In these days when our children are bombarded with thousands of images per minute,frequently dcitfening
sound and high-tech effects,the show was in startling counterpoint—it progressed at a non-hurried pace
with soothing and delightful music. It reflected the quiet, steady,yet inexorable pace of nature itscI 1. The
children seemed to respond to every nuance,delighting in the playfulness of the animals and in yoti.
too,as you made the animals swoop over them or land on their heads.The realism of the animals'
movements was truly amazing . . . It was a pleasure to work with you. . . .the feedback was
overwhelmingly positive.
I know one teacher who used the materials and puppets before the end of the week!
Christine Brown,Director,Center for the Arts,University of Massachusetts,Lowell
"Hobey,you got away so quickly on Friday that no one was able to tell you
how much we enjoyed your performance at the Hughes Main Library for our
Summer Reading Kickoff.It was a huge success.We had 620 people in
attendance! I think it was our best kickoff yet. I wasn't able to see much
of the performance as I was needed elsewhere but I was told that the
audience was really engaged in your show,much more than ever before.Thank
you so much for giving our young patrons such a treat."
Eva Putnam,Greenville County Library
"The show was wonderful.The puppets (as always) were beautiful,expressive,well manipulated.
The stories were well chosen . . .the various narrators created a world of story enchantment.'
Michael Nelson,Artistic Director,Puppeteers of America
"I think the evaluations speak to our wonderful week together.You remain true to form; patient,
knowledgeable,passionate about your art form,and a wonderful teacher."
Tricia Cook,North Carolina Center forAdvancement of Teaching
"Funny,talented,wonderful,creative,delightful. He was absolutely great to work with."
Clark Performing Arts Center,Springfield,OH
"Hobey is a delight.This show (Turtle Island Tales) is my favorite so far."
Theatreworks,Inc.,Jacksonville,FL
". . .thank you for the two wonderful performances of"Tales for the Very Young" . . .You entertai ned
both the children and adults with your beautifully handcrafted puppets bringing to life
a delightful selection of short stories perfect for the youngest of viewers."
Diana Phillips,North Carolina Museum of Art,Raleigh,NC
"Awsome workshop! Mr.Ford knows his stuff."
Teacher Workshop Participant,Detroit Institute of Art
"Hobey was absolutely fantastic! The audience was very engaged and very happy,kids loved him.
His community event for the disabled group was extremely special,even the teachers were very surprised
as to how involved and captivated the kids were with what he was doing on stage.
Hobey himself is a great guy,it was a pleasure having him here."
Aseel AZ-Shafei,Economic Development Board,Bahrain
"Wow!!! This guy is great! The presentation was wonderful,and his Q and A was so thorough.He relates to
kids really well. Send Hobey anywhere he wants to go . . . the audience loves him!
Thanks for your help in getting him to us.
Teacher,Knoxville,TN
What Educators say:
You've certainly made quite an impression on a school that has been really struggling to find/maintain its
identity — I think your visit has reinvigorated the teachers and shown them that the arts can deliver joy
and pride,as well as curriculum content,to their students.It was such a pleasure working with you
and getting to know you this week.I look forward to having you back in the future!
Courtney Reilly,Assistant Director of Cultural Arts, University of North Carolina Wilmington
We LOVED this performance! The student's and staff are still talking about it! Many teachers took this
opportunity to involve students in an engaging writing activity following the performance. Students were so
excited to go back and write about the performance!Again,we thoroughly enjoyed the show and will
request it again next year! Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity!
N Sloan E.Browning,Principal,Aberdeen Primary School
Hobey's show was exceptional.The kids LOVED it. Probably the best received performance in the seven years
I've been here. Excellent! Informational,dazzling visuals,humor.This had it all.I would highly recommend
this to any elementary program,and I'm sure he could tailor it to older groups,too.GREAT!
Jay St.John,Headmaster,Episcopal Day School
Thank you for sending Mr Ford to spend time at our school. The staff and students were impressed with his
presentation. It was creative,engaging and informative. We all learned something from those puppets! I hope
he can visit again next year. Maybe we can coordinate it a science unit being taught.We appreciate the invest-
ment in our school. I'm still playing with my "eyes" (Peepers Puppets)!
—Dante Poole,Principal Intern,Robbins Elementary
The students really enjoyed Hobey Ford's show last week. It was the first time that I had seen this performance
and I thought it was great...definitely not your ordinary puppet show.
—Seth Powers,Principal,West Pine Elementary School
Wow! Hobey Ford was awesome and his show just knocked everyone off their feet.
—Kim Sobat,Youth Program Coordinator,Arts Council of Moore County,NC
PRESS
Ford to perform "Animalia' at Maguire Theater
By Robert Kelly-Goss
The Daily Advance
Thursday, June 23,2011
Magic.
Hobey Ford's world is magic.
His puppets are magic. They are instruments of his art, bringing to life a vision that he has nurtured since he was an art
student in the mid-1970's.
It is a vision that incorporates the visual and performing arts on stage, before your eyes, telling stories -in this case the
story of the animal kingdom - using beautifully crafted puppets that have a tradition dating back hundreds of years, coming
from a variety of cultures.
Ford will bring his vision in the form of a show"Animalia,"to the stage at the Maguire Theater today and tomorrow.
"It's really not what you would expect from puppetry,"says Ford, who is based in Waynesville, NC, in the western part of the
state. "First of all, I perform for all ages. ...It plays to a wide range of audiences."
And it does play to a wide range of audiences. His performance, "Animalia,"explores the animal kingdom's delights from a
tadpole growing into a frog to a caterpillar's journey to cocoon to butterfly. And it's all done as the puppet master performs
on stage,with the puppets in a non-verbal performance he likens to a ballet.
"The puppets are carved, foam rubber sculptures," he days. 'The foam is very rubbery and elastic so when I manipulate the
puppets with rods it looks very realistic."
And it does indeed look realistic. Once the tadpole reaches maturity and becomes the frog,the very real motions of his
puppets, accompanied by soothing background music, have hypnotized you. His world also explores the life of birds, an
undersea ballet of whales,frolicking dolphins and otters.
And while these are very much puppets, many who are not familiar with the world of puppetry might be somewhat bemused
by the style Ford uses on stage. Don't be.
His style is actually reminiscent of Jim Henson's Muppets,the use of rods being a form to manipulate movement. But more-
over, this beautiful style comes from the Japanese puppet tradition of Bunraku.
"It goes back a couple of hundred years,"says Ford. "Like opera, it's a classical theatre traditionally for adults."
And that's something Ford wants people to keep in mind. Puppetry is not strictly a children's experience.
Hobey Ford's Golden Rod Puppets
Migration
Study guide
" Migration "
Desciption of "Migration"
Migration is the story of Beatriz, a young girl from Mexico who must find her horne
in the world as she immigrates with her Papa to the US leaving behind her beloved
grandfather. Her grandfather gives her a book about the animals that must migrate
to survive. The book not only gives her comfort in her struggles but also inspirE)s her
to help the monarch butterflies whose migration will take them on the same route as
her own, and whose winter forest refuge is in danger from woodcutters back in her
hometown. Beatriz also learns lessons from the stories of polar bears, a bird called
the godwit and a sperm whale and her baby. Hobey Ford brings Beatriz to life through
storytelling, bunraku style puppetry and animation performing within a projected video
scrim proscenium creating a seamless and almost hypnotic dance between the pup-
peteer, puppets and original artistic scenery. Migration is a gorgeous production with a
touching story of hope and change.
This performance is an excellent companion to the study of animals, migration,
metamorphosis of the monarch butterfly, Mexico, immigration, envirionmental
awareness and geography.
PUPPETRY STYLES USED IN MIGRATION
Migration utilizes several puppetry styles including Czech black theater, bunraku style
puppetry and projected scrim prosceneum. The puppets in migration are carved foam
rubber figures which are painted and manipulated by rods. Hobey Ford is a pioneer in
this innovative style of puppet he calls foamies.
SCRIM
A thin veil of material that when lit from the front appears to be opaque, yet when ob-
jects are lit behind the scrim, the scrim appears to become transparent. Scrims have
been used for hundreds of years in theater.
CZECH BLACK THEATER
This technique of puppetry requires the puppeteer to dress completely in black includ-
ing a hood and gloves, while performing in front of a black backdrop. The theater is
darkened and the puppeteer performs the puppet within a "curtain of light". The puppet
appears alive while the puppeteer disappears in the darkness bewhind the "curtain of
light".
PROJECTED SCRIM PROSCENEUM
This novel new technique utilizes Czech black theater with the addition of a thin scrim
or screen in between the puppets and the audience. Images are projected onto this
screen which can include slides, video and animation.
BUNRAKU STYLE PUPPETRY
This style of puppetry is adapted from traditional Japanese form of bunraku, borrow-
ing the technique of working a puppet in close proximity through rods which control the
head arms and legs of the figure. In bunraku style puppetry the puppeteer works in full
view of the audience, usually dressed in black.
BIOGRAPHY
Winner of puppetry's highest honor, the UNIMA Citation of Excellence, and recipient of
three Jim Henson Foundation grants, Hobey Ford is known for excellence in puppetry
performance and craft.
Hobey's intricate shadow puppetry work and creation of the original rod puppets, the
"Foamies", have earned him a place on stages across the world. Hobey's performanc-
es incorporate a variety of puppetry styles including Bunraku, rod, marionettes, "Foam-
ies", and shadow puppetry. Hobey adapts folk tales from various cultures for many of
his performances, always adding a special "Golden Rod" twist. He uses his own voice
to create characters and sound effects, tell stories, and sing.
Hobey is considered both an innovator in puppetry craft and a master storyteller. He
has created both the "Foamies" and the clever hand puppet known as "Peepers". The
"Foamies" are large animal puppets carved from blocks of foam. After studying each
animal's characteristic movements, Hobey designs various control mechanisms to
make the puppets themselves move in a life-like manner. The "Foamies" are present-
ed using both stage and house performance space.
Hobey Ford's Golden Rod Puppets maintain a busy schedule performing and teaching
in schools, performing arts centers, museums, libraries, and festivals. Hobey presents
shadow puppet workshops for students and teachers. His teacher workshops include
"Telling Folktales with Shadow Puppetry" and "From Larvae to Butterfly: Metamorpho-
sis Through Puppetry". He lives in the North Carolina mountains with his wife, musi-
cian Sue Ford and they have three daughters, all talented as well.
SHADOW PUPPET PROJECT
MATERIALS AND TOOLS
* Black(or blue, or green)poster board. One 7" X 11"or two 5-1/2" X 7"('poster board comes
22"X 2,81")
* Art tissue in assorted rainbow colors. One pack per 10 workshops
* Bamboo skewers. 12"length approx. one pack per 25 participants.
0 1 t2" paper fasteners. 3/4"will work
Masking tape. 1/2' width or 54'several rolls for convenience.
Hole punch. 1/8"diameter is best,but regular IW' size is fine. Several for convenience
Glue sticks, several for convenience.
• Pencil, one each
Scissors, one each
FREEPARAT70N
• Cut poster board into(8) -- I I"X 7" or 5-U'2"pieces. Allow for one or two pieces per student:
* Trim sharp ends off skewers using wire cutters ton pair of needle nose pliers or piers), meta;
shears or garden pruners.
MA.KT-NU SHADOW PUPPETS
Have students draw the o'utfine of a person or animal on their piece of 11"X 7"poster boars,
making the drawing as large as possible. Drawings smaller than their 'flat hand are difficult to v,,ork
with.
Cut out drawings with scissors. For students above.2:'d grade consider having moving parts on
the shadow puppet. Moving parts can be attached using a hole punch and a paper fastener. Bu-nd
fasteners over the tip of a scissor to create a loose and freely swinging joint.
Tape on rods to make parts move. Try to limit students to two rods, unless three rods are
necessary to control the puppet. Often it is sufficient to let the legs of a puppets dangle and swing, a ahout
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MA-TERIALS AND TOOLS
• Card board project display board. Available at office supply.
• Shower curtain liner or white bulletin board paper-
• Sturdy y-
,,ard stick-
• Lamp extension cord, a power strip will allow y3u to turn it on and off easily, or yo u can install a
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switch or dimmer in the cord.
• Plug in light socket(see illustration I
• Duct tape,to tape the screen onto the theater-
• Rubber bonds, 2.4" diameter 1/4" width approx. 2 or 3 will do-
• Aluminum fail; 3 feet of it.
• Utility knife, a nice new sharp disposable one. for cutting out proscenium
• Two pencils
I . PROSCEN7Ufa
Make a compass far drawing a 24"circle. You can use a couple of pencils and rubber
bands to fasten the pencils a foot apart on a yard stick as in the illustrations of the shado�%-
puppet theater construction- After scribing the circle onto the display board, use a unlit\ or razor
knife to score the circle and then cut deeper until the circle is removable.
Decorate the facade of the theater at this time if you w-ish.
II . SCREEN
Lay a piece of either paper or shower curtain liner over the proscenium opening and mark
and cut out the screen material in,a square so that it overlaps the edges of the circle by an ]-112".
Tape the corners with duct tape,stretching the semen as you tape. Next stretch and tap,.: the
middle points of the top, bottom and side edges. Now ta •duct tape along the whole perimeter of
the screen as shown in the illustration-
117 . LIGHT BAR
Cut notches on the top edge of each wing of the display board, 1-1,°4" deep and 1'4
wide, 9" from intersection with the center panel- These notches will hold a sturdy- yard
stick which will carry the fight fixture.
Plug the light socket into the extension cord into the outlet slots closest to the
end which the wire comes out of, on the side of the extension cord which has two spaces
for ptug ins. Refer to the illustration- Attach the sockeU extension cord to the center of
the yard stick, using a rubber band, as shown in illustration.
Install a.60 to 100 watt light bulb into socket. Make a lamp re-Hector out of a piece of
aluminum foil 3 ft- long, folded into a rectangle approximately, 6"X 8'-'. Attach the visor
to the light socket with a rubber band.
IV. DIMMER SWITCH
Adding a din-nner switch to the extension cord on your light bar adds ve-rsatility to your
theater. If you want to skip this detail, you call either unplug the cord to turn off light or
plug I the cord into a power strip which will give you an easy on off switch.
Locate the spot on the extension cord where you want to install the.dimnier switch. With
the cord UNPLUGGED cut the center crease between the wires se,,tral, inches, referring
to the illustration. Cut one of wires -and strip the ends around V2". To each stripped end,
twist together one of the wires coming off the dire raer s4vitch. Twist on wire nuts, which
usually carne with the dirnmer switch.
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