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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-649-E Arts - Hillsborough Arts Council Arts Grant DocuSign Envelope ID: 19A6B2CC-CB4B-4995-8B00-C7BA9A39CE90 C a r P O rcy, ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION ;1 it,�1+ i 117;7 Y :�rc�' FALL,2015 GRANT AGREEMENT r- m.'11: In'I o n TI-US AGREEMENT, entered into this 22nd day of December, 2015, by and between Orange County ("County"), by and through the Orange County Arts Commission ("Arts Commission") and Hillsborough Arts Council ("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 three hundred and twenty five dollars ($325) 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 5une 2015 DocuSign Envelope ID: 19A6B2CC-CB4B-4995-8B00-C7BA9A39CE90 A. Implementation. The Project implementation shall take place between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016. 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 he 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 13, 2017 . 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 $325 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 June 2015 DocuSign Envelope ID: 19A6B2CC-CB4B-4995-8B00-C7BA9A39CE90 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 ExploreChapelHilHARTS.com website and display ExploreChapelHilIARTS.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 ExploreChape1HilIARTS.com (ExplorcChapclHillARTS.com logo preferred) to their main webpage. The Grant Recipient shall contact the Orange County Ails 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 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 June 2015 DocuSign Envelope ID: 19A6B2CC-CB4B-4995-8B00-C7BA9A39CE90 (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 he interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina and the Orange County. C. Entire Agreement and Signatures. The parties have read this Agreement and agree to be bound by all of its terms, and further agree that it constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of the Agreement between the parties unless and until modified in writing and signed by the parties. This Agreement together with any amendments or modifications may be executed electronically. All electronic signatures affixed hereto evidence the intent of the Parties to comply with Article 11A and Article 40 of North Carolina General Statute Chapter 66. 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 of the Grant Recipient ,-DocuSigned by: S f5t, 12/22/2015 736276E89FA843F.. !llsborough Arts Council Date For and on behalf of Orange County Government -DocuSignedby: bov.,vtdtr tk #Y s 12/30/2015 �•0637994B755E477... anty Manager Date 4 Revised June 2015 DocuSign Envelope ID: 19A6B2CC-CB4B-4995-8B00-C7BA9A39CE90 [ // Arts Program Grant - Fall Nom, 9 e 2015-16 Application Form ORANGE COUNTY ARTS Orange County Arts Commission CO PitHMUM 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 Hillsborough Arts Council Mailing Address 102 North Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Daytime Phone 919-643-2500 Fax Number Email Address info ii,hillsboroughartscouncil.org Web Site www.hillsboroughartscouncil.org DUNS Number 830747544 2 Project Director Information Project Director Michaele Ann Saad Title high school visual art teacher Project Director Home Address 6702 Huntsboro Road Oxford, NC Daytime Phone (919)830-4811 Evening Phone same Email Address micki.saadegmail.com 3 Grant Request Summary Arts Program Grant Request $325 Total Cash Match $325 Total Organizational Budget 2014-2015 $85,900, Past Year 2015-2016 $$88.540 Current Year 2016-2017 $99.500 Projected for Next Year DocuSign Envelope ID: 19A6B2CC-CB4B-4995-8B00-C7BA9A39CE90 Summary Statement for Proposed Uses of Arts Program Grant The HAC is in collaboration with the Orange County Department of Education to establish several Art in Education Programs that will become year round programs in each school and in their summer programs. Each art program will require art supplies above what the shrinking art budget can provide. This is a big volunteer coordination proposed program. Both the HAC and the school system are fully committed to create this system, establish a distribution system, to collaborate with local organizations and business to create a self-sustaining model that can be duplicated in each school and be carried through year after year. Because if the immediate need for supplies and lack of school funding, we are requesting startup funds to jumpstart the program as soon as possible to keep the classrooms in each school supplied. To date we have taken a survey of needs from all of the art educators in Northern Orange County schools. ARTCYCLE (http://www.hilisboroughartscouncil.ord/#!artcycle/claud) is a HAC program that collects and distributes donations of new and used supplies to be used in our local schools' classrooms. Collections will be initiated by the students of the art classes from families, Artists and businesses liking to recycle useful materials rather then throw them away. Partnering with the teachers at Orange High School to survey from district art teachers a list of needs, collect and sort supplies and coordinating with the Orange County Department of Education to use their intra school currier service to distribute the supplies. Supplies will also be used in our upcoming Angel of Hope art supply packages for rising artists. Schools served by ArtCycle include: Elementary Schools: Middle Schools: The Expedition School Gravelly Hill Pathways A.L. Stanback Cameron Park C.W. Stanford Grady A. Brown Efland Cheeks High Schools: Central Cedar Ridge New Hope Orange Hillsborough DocuSign Envelope ID: 19A6B2CC-CB4B-4995-8B00-C7BA9A39CE90 1 I� 2015-16 Arts Program Application -- Page Three OR s ORANGE COUNTY ARTS Financial Information COMMISSION 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(10hrs.($22 per hour used through a 1 year period) $220 $220 Artistic staff Technical/Production staff B Outside Fees and Services Artistic contracts Other contracts:_ Graphics Design $175 $175 C Space Rental D Travel E Marketing— Printing $150 $150 F Remaining Project Expenses _ Art Supplies $200 $200 G Total Cash Expenses $745 = $325 + $420 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 $420 G Grant Amount Requested $325 in this application H Total Cash Income $745 (must equal Total Cash Expenses, Item G above) DocuSign Envelope ID: 19A6B2CC-CB4B-4995-8B00-C7BA9A39CE90 I I, 2015-15 Arts Program ORANGE COUNTY ARTS Application -- Page Four COMMISSION Signatures dad i,.,.Sign tun e of Project Dir ctor ate Je, 420 c5–C'Xa-cf- Typed or Printed Name– Project Director // s* Sgnature of Au orizing Official ate A te.fl Typed or Printed Name–Authorizing Official INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE FUNDED DocuSign Envelope ID: 19A6B2CC-CB4B-4995-8B00-C7BA9A39CE90 • Organizational Profile—a brief overview your organization's mission and history. The Hillsborough Arts Council supports the arts and enhances the Hillsborough and Orange County communities through education and by organizing events that feature regional artists for the enjoyment and education of the general public. For over twenty-five years, Hillsborough Arts Council volunteers have been serving the arts and cultural needs of the community through a diversity of initiatives and services that fulfill the Arts Council's mission to"enrich our community through the arts."The Hillsborough Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The HAC Board is a diverse group of artists and art lovers, and the membership includes potters,jewelry makers, poets, sculptors, photographers, mixed media painters, designers and art enthusiasts from Hillsborough and the surrounding area. Quarterly council meetings are open to the public. Board members and local volunteers serve on various committees for HAC events and activities. The HAC has one employee, a part-time bookkeeper. • Current Programs and Services—a brief list. a Arts in Education, Healing Tile,Art Cycle, Residency in afterschool,Artist Speaking Art,Artist as a Career. o Last Fridays free concert series with arts, crafts, children's activities and non-profit organizations around the Old Courthouse o Last Fridays Art Walks,during which venues unite to celebrate and present art; o The Hillsborough Handmade Parade, which features handmade puppets and has become a valued local tradition; o Parlor Concerts, which showcase traditional music; o The Hillsborough Downtown Arts &Crafts Show,where artists sell their wares and interact with the public at a personal and commercial level; o Free Spirit Freedom,which celebrates the contributions of African-Americans to Hillsborough's historic past and future; a The Orange Dog Poets Society, which supports the strong literary tradition of Hillsborough; o The Hillsborough Arts Council Gallery and Gift Shop, which provides a consistent venue for the work of local artists; o Music Masters series,which brings various performances and educational experiences to Hillsborough annually; • Proposed Uses of Grant Funds--description including location, date, artists involved. Include information concerning whether you have undertaken similar activities in the past. Include approximate number of audience per program; geography of audience; mix of race, ethnicity, age, and gender. Discuss how arts program will be integrated into the curriculum. The Hillsborough Arts Council is collaborating with the Orange County Board of Education and Orange High School to establish the ArtCycle program in order to fill the gap of art classroom, afterschool and summer program's budget cuts. Once approved for this grant we will start: o Continue to do our survey of needs o Creating promotional materials o outreach to collaborate with Businesses, Organizations and Families for donations of supplies as well as monetary donations. o Establish our network of suppliers o Get local artists involves Once we get established: o Determine how we can include other schools in the district in this program o Determine how to include community service projects into school curriculum at all grade levels Hundreds of students will initially be served since we have completed our initial survey of needs from all of the art educators in Northern Orange schools. DocuSign Envelope ID: 19A6B2CC-CB4B-4995-8B00-C7BA9A39CE90 • Populations served—All Northern Orange County schools, each serving under-served populations, have been included in our initial Survey of Need which is completed. Once organized,this program will be able to expand to accommodate the needs of other programs proposed with the schools including ArtCycle, Artist in the Class, Healing Tiles Project, Public art Murals, community service in the arts for their AP and Ili students,Arts in Education Afterschool program for Title I Schools and Career Day participation. • Evidence of feasibility of program, community support,and responsiveness to community needs. The ArtCycle Program was an active and proven program 2 years ago but didn't have a chair for the program. At that time,we were able to get donations form The Museum of Life and Science, UNC, local businesses as well as families, especially those whose children attend the schools.The school will now be taking the program on. The School will now have at least one representative on our board. Hillsborough Arts Council Board of Directors September 2015 HA(13oartl a ® le rr°ou s.coni (Hillsborough,NC 27278 address unless noted) BOARD MEMBERS: Susan Bellinger 312 N Churton St H 919-732-6816,M 919-602-7504 bellinger(ri)earthiink.nct (1°term ends Sept 2017) Aaron Belz 427 W King St 919-360-7095 aaron.belz(u ginail.coni (P'term ends Sept 2018) Catharine Callaway 2848 Orange Grove Rd (send mail to PO Box 1198) 919-732-9753 catharinccaliaway(cttivahoo.com (15'term ends Sept 2016) Gail Cooley,Treasurer 424 Stone Currie Dr 11919-969-8478 M919-606-9837 ghcoaley6p nsn.com (P'term ends Sept 2018) Dennis Hermanson 3105 Bluff Lane 919-644-2212 cicanishermansoncip,gmail.corn (1 s' term ends Sept 2016) Marion Jackson 407 Gentry Lane 919-294-8308 niarionjacksanelarlliky hoo ccoin (2nd term ends Sept 2017) DocuSign Envelope ID: 19A6B2CC-CB4B-4995-8B00-C7BA9A39CE90 Tinka hardy 1902 Borland Rd 919-968-2113 tinka(i hillsboroughcn'tscouneiI.org (1 s'term ends Sept 2018) Luba Sawczyn 1705 Cheyenne Dr H 919-942-4026 M 970-988-9529 1ubasawczyn{ir gInai1,corn (Pt term ends Sept 2017) Neil Stutzer,Chairman 2704 Sweet Gum Drive 919-241-3433 neilandbarbara(C uc.rr.coinn (2nd term ends Sept 2017) Cathleen Turner 205 W Margaret Lane M 919-417-7401 catdtomerAgmai Leo m (1$'term ends Sept 2018) Thomas Watson 4519 Orange Grove Rd H 919-732-2471 M 919-451-1844 Thornaswatsars3O ahoo.coni (14'term ends Sept 2015) Bill Whitmore,Vice-Chairman 125 W Queen St 919-593-0865 win whi lino re u ginail.corn (1s'term ends Sept 2016) DocuSign Envelope ID: 19A6B2CC-CB4B-4995-8B00-C7BA9A39CE90 Hillsborough Arts Council Comparison :Y 15-16 Budget VS FY14-15■, Proposed FY16-17,Budget FY15-16 actuals FY14-15 ' • F i ,FY16-17 Budget. FY15-16 ! FY14-15 , Proposed ' Budget : Actuals rdinary Income/Expense Income - 4000•Contributions 4010•Individual Contributions : $16,287,00: $10,750 $24,527; 4011•Sponsorships $22,797.00: $16,950: $10,475 ;4210•Corporate Grants&donations $1,785.00' $1,700 $1,500. '4610•Organization/Foundation Grants $0; $0. 4810•Government Grants $41,592.00; $34,850. $35,767; ' Total 4000•Contributions $82,461.00: $64,250; $72,269. :5200.Sale of Goods I $25,160.00 $19,200= $19,995: 5410•Program Service Fees i $0. $0! 5540•Event Ticket Sales = $18,627.00; $17,740; $10,040`. ■ - 5560•Vendors Fees , $7,481.00: $7,125; $7,827 5600•Advertising&Equipment Rental $0. $25, Total Income $133,729.00; $108,315:. $110,156; !Cost of Goods Sold 50000•Cost of Goods Sold $12,311.00; $11,725 $11,567. Total COGS $12,311.00. $11,725; $11,567 , :Gross Profit $121,418.00: $96,590: $98,589 Expense '66900•Reconciliation Discrepancies $0 $100: 700•Payroll Expenses :701•Wages&Salaries ` $28,000.00 $28,000; $6,132' -702•Payroll Tax Expense $3,000.00.r $3,000: $502- Total 700•Payroll Expenses $31,000.00- $31,000; $6,634 7100•Contracted Services 7110•Performance Services 7110-1•Production 1 $6,037.00 $5,750 $750 7110•Performance Services-Other- $33,390.00; $31,800; $20,433' Total 7110•Performance Services $39,427.00: $37,550; $21,183 7120•Instructors Fees , $0.00: $0 $1,274; 7130•Security Services $1,680.00: $1,600: $900' 7160•Accounting Service Fees : $315.00' $3001 $273' .7198.Other Contracted Services $3,832.00' $3,650; $3,705 7100•Contracted Services-Other $63.00. $60: $1,180- ;Total 7100•Contracted Services $45,317.00: $43,160; $28,515: -73xx•Office Expenses 7310•Supplies , $1,874.00 $1,785 $2,273' ;7311•Software Expense $315.00; $300. $220 .7340•Internet Access&E-mail . $1,995.00: $1,900' $2,055'. 7350•Website Maintenance&Hosting : ; $2,520.00 $2,400' $2,400 7360•Postage and Shipping $1,365.00` $1,300: $1,250' !7380•Printing&Copying $3,339.00, $3,180- $1,470; :Total 73xx•Office Expenses ; $11,408.00: $10,865 $9,668: DocuSign Envelope ID: 19A6B2CC-CB4B-4995-8B00-C7BA9A39CE90 Total 73xx•Office Expenses $11,448.00; $10,865' $9,568 •75xx Occupancy Expenses 7510•Rent&Utilities $15,442.00' $15,290, $15,054: 'Total 75xx•Occupancy Expenses $15,442.00' $15,290; $15,054 77xx•Travel Expenses 7710.Mileage Reimbursements $75.00! $50; $55 Total 77xx.Travel Expenses $75.00' $50 $55: '8113•Van Related costs $0.00; $0 $66 8xxx•Other Operating Expenses :8110•Meeting/Event Rental $1,050.00; $1,000 $1,716; '8120•Reception Expenses ; $2,372.00: $2,355 $668: 8150•Honorarium $315,00 $300; $600: 8160•Materials/Supplies (not office) $2,903.00: $2,875: $3,582; 8310.Advertising $6,083.00, $6,175: $7,035 8333*Insurance $882.00: $840= $340; 8420•Dues and Subscriptions $189.00: $180' $186! 8430•Licenses and Permits $829.00; $790 $787 •Volunteer Recognition $273.00: $260' $193; 8600•Gifts for volunteers/performers $78.00 $75: :8720•Equipment Rental $1,785.00 $1,7410; $680' ;8730•Repairs&Main,-Equipt. $210.00 $200: $227: 8760•Assests Under$500 $0.00, $0: $0 Total 8xxx•Other Operating Expenses $17,584.00- $16,750~ $16,095; :93xx Other Expenses 9323•Bank Charges $714.00. $680. $759. 9333•PayPal transaction fee $493.00; $470. $498. 'Total 93xx•Other Expenses $1,207.00- $1,150 $1,257. '99xx•Other $0. $0= tal Expense' $121,418.00: $118,265' $77,444'■ di nary Income . -$21,675` $21,145' Income/Expense ar Expense ; 82•lnterfund Expense� $0.00' $0' $0. 99•Suspense $0.00! $0; $0 I Other Expense $0.00 $0 $0 her Income(carry over); j $0.00 $21,675. $0 me $0.00; $0 $21,145: —DocuSign Envelope ID: 19A6B2CC-CB4B-4995-8B00-C7BA9A39CE90 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Dear Applicant : P.O.BOX 2508 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY CINCINNATI,OH 45201 Employer Identification Number: 56-2163979 Date: APR 0 5 2004 DLN: HILLSBOROUGH ARTS COUNCIL 17053073741084 Contact Person:MICHAEL LUDWIG 31470 Contact Telephone Number: PO BOX 625 (877)829-5500 public Charity HILLSBOROUGH,NC 27278-0625 Status: 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) Our letter dated June 2000, stated you would be exempt from Federal income tax under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code,and you would be treated as a public charity during an advance ruling period. Based on our records and on the information you submitted, we are pleased to confirm that you are exempt under section 501 (c)(3)of the Code,and you are classified as a public charity under the Code section listed in the heading of this letter. Publication 557, Tax-Exempt Status for your Organization, provides detailed information about your rights and responsibilities as an exempt organization.You may request a copy by calling the toll-free number for forms, (800)829-3676 . Information is also available on our Internet Web Site at www.irs.gov. If you have general questions about exempt organizations,please call our toll-free number shown in the heading between 8•. 00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Eastern time. Please keep this letter in your permanent records. Sincerely yours, `F •� tatflet.„..........0 �Ei! "'r e Lois G.Lerner Director,Exempt Organizations Rulings and Agreements Letter 1050(DO/CG) 1 , • 1/1)(2.4, 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: 19A6B2CC-CB4B-4995-8B00-C7BA9A39CE90 SSO Ft 00 Recycled Supplies for Art Education Hillsborough, North Carolina coute.k www.HillsboroughArtsCouncil.org info@HillsboroughArtsCouncil.org 919.643.2500 ARTCYCLE is a program that collects and distributes donations of new and used art supplies to be used in our local schools' classrooms. Some of the most requested materials are: • Drawing - paper and cardboard (any size, color or stock) brown grocery bags, pencils, markers, pens, chalk and crayons • Painting - brushes, paints, poster, acrylic, oil, watercolor, tempera paints, varnishes and house paints • Sculpting - polymer, low fire and sculpting clays, ti glazes and tools 1 - [ • Printmaking Supplies • Craft - glue, children's scissors, beads, buttons, yarn, yogurt cups, popsicle sticks, hardware, styrofoam sheets, wire, tiles, tin, pipe cleaners • Special Needs - blenders, irons, hairdryers, rolling pins, sewing machines, hammers, plastic bins and boxes Drop off location. ay =