HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-461-E Arts - Mary Scroggs Elem. School PTA - 2017-18 Arts Grant Agreement DocuSign Envelope ID:A93DFB16-F899-47A7-98E9-B1FBA2F2F1B5
ARTS COMM VMS WIN
August 1 5, 201 7
Crystal Epps, Principal
Mary Scroggs Elementary School PTA
501 Kildaire Rd.
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
GRANT AWARD LETTER
Fiscal Year 201 8
Grant Category Grassroots Arts Program
Funding Source NC Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program
Award $2,146
Start Date _July 1 , 201 7
End Date June 30, 2018
OCAC Report Due Friday, July 6, 201 8
Project Title Paperhand Puppet Extravaganza
Staff Contact Katie Murray, Director
919/245-2335
kmurray @orangecountync.gov
Stipulations 1 . Grantee must properly credit the Orange County Arts
Commission and/or North Carolina Arts Council (according
to Funding Source, provided above), using the proper logo
AND credit line on all publicity materials. View proper credit
line language and download logos on the OCAC website at
https://artsorange.org/grants/grantee-resources
2. Grantee must spend $1 ,073 on the hiring of multicultural
artists as described in application.
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THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 17 day of August, 2017, by and between Orange County
("County"), by and through the Orange County Arts Commission ("Arts Commission") and Mary
Scroggs Elementary School PTA ("Grant Recipient").
WHEREAS, the Arts Commission is a countywide arts agency that ensures the growth of
local arts experiences by providing funding and support for diverse high quality programs and
projects.
WHEREAS, the Arts Commission administers the annual Grants Program to provide
economic opportunities to Orange County artists and non-profit organizations coordinating arts
projects benefiting the citizens of Orange County.
WHEREAS, the annual Arts Grants Program is supported by Arts Commission with
funds from the Grassroots Arts Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the
Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, a state agency.
WHEREAS, the Grant Recipient was selected by the Arts Commission to receive the
annual Arts Grant through the procedures duly adopted by the Arts Commission; and
WHEREAS, both parties wish to promote and maintain the integrity and clarity of the
Grant Recipient's ideas and statements and delineate the Grant Recipient's obligations to the
County;
NOW, THEREFORE, the County and the Grant Recipient, for the consideration and
under the conditions hereinafter set forth, agree as follows:
1. Approved Grant Project. Grant funds are provided under this Agreement for the project
("Project") described in the Grant Recipient's Grant Application, attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit A.
2. Grant Award. Grant funds in an amount not to exceed two thousand one hundred fourty
six ($ 2,146) have been awarded by the Arts Commission to the Grant Recipient for the
approved Project. The Recipient shall be required to match funds 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, as outlined in the attached Exhibit A.
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 July 1,
2017 and June 30, 2018. 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 described in the attached Exhibit A.
F. Final Report. Grant Recipient shall submit to the Arts Commission a Final Report
on July 6, 2018. 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
$2,146.00 to the Grant Recipient.
6. Publicity
A. Acknowledgement. Credit must be given to the Orange County Arts
Commission and/or the North Carolina Arts Council using the proper logo(s)
and credit line in brochures, news releases, programs, and all other printed and
online publications. Copies of such printed materials must accompany the
evaluation report. Official Orange County Arts Commission and North Carolina
Arts Council logos may be downloaded at www.artsorange.org/grantee-resources
and may not be altered in any way. When no printed information is used, verbal
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credit shall be given. In addition, all print and promotional material must include
the following credit line and logo(s) (check all that apply):
i. County Funds Only. Orange County Arts Commission logo required.
Credit line required for audio projects: "This program is supported by the
Orange County Arts Commission. "
ii. x North Carolina Arts Council Funding. The Orange County Arts
Commission and the North Carolina Arts Council logos are required. Credit
line: "This program is supported by the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the
Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. "
B. The Grant Recipient must enter all events, exhibits and performances open to the
public and related to this grant award on the ExploreChapelHillARTS.com
website and display Orange County Arts Commission 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
www.artsorange.org (Orange County Arts Commission logo preferred) to their
main webpage.
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
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provision of this Agreement, as determined by the Arts Commission in its
sole discretion.
(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. Both parties agree that this Agreement shall be governed by the
laws of the State of North Carolina. Provider shall at all times remain in
compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations
including but not limited to all state and federal anti-discrimination laws, policies,
rules, and regulations and the Orange County Non-Discrimination Policy and
Orange County Living Wage Policy (each policy is incorporated herein by
reference and may be viewed at
http://www.orangecountync.gov/departments/purchasing_division/contracts.php).
Any violation of this requirement is a breach of this Agreement and County may
immediately terminate this Agreement without further obligation on the part of
the County. This paragraph is not intended to limit and does not limit the
definition of breach to discrimination. By executing this Agreement Provider
affirms that Provider is and shall remain in compliance with Article 2 of Chapter
64 of the North Carolina General Statutes. By executing this Agreement Provider
certifies that Provider has not been identified, and has not utilized the services of
any agent or subcontractor, on the list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to
G.S. 147-86.58.
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.
[SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW]
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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:
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For and on behalf of Orange County Government
DocuSigned by:
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2017-18 G NT APPLICATION COVERSHEET
Applicant: Mary Scroggs Elementary School
Date Received: 6/2/17 Date Notified Complete: 6/8/17
Project Title: Paperhand Puppet Extravaganza Date: 5/1 /18
Use of Funds: Artistic contracts
NCAC Funding Priority: 0 1st 2nd 0 3rd
NCAC Multicultural Requirement? @ Yes Amount $ 1250
No
Total number served: 504 students
Community served: CHCCS - Chapel Hill
Demographics: 30% FRL
CHECKLIST
• Completed application form with @ Budget: FY17-18
signatures @ Board List
• Narrative 0 Tax exemption letter
• Project Budget worksheet @ Sample publicity
• Resumes of key artists/instructors @ Work samples
• Financials: FY15-16 0 Letters of support(not required)
▪ Financials: FY16-17
AMOUNT REQUESTED: $2500 AMOUNT GRANTED:
FINAL SCORE:
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ORANGE COUNTY ARTS co'\4* GRASSROOTS ARTS PROGRAM
COMMISSION www.nearts.org APPLICATION FORM
PART 1 : APPLICATION ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
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ORGANIZATIONAL FINANCES
Please attach a complete income and expense statement(an audit may be substituted)for your last fiscal year and
complete operating budgets for the current fiscal year and next fiscal year. Public schools and other large governmental or
community agencies should attach arts program financial information only. Please copy the totals from these attachments
in the spaces below:
Last Year Actual: FY15-16 Current Year: FY16-17 Next Year: FY17-18
Actual Income: $ 1ioo , DC) Projected Income: $ „;?); 700. 00 Projected Income: $ oil 5 OD, 00
Actual Expenses: $ ' o C---o Projected Expense: $ 0, D 0 Projected Expense: $ j çi (.), 0 0
PART 2: PROJECT INFORMATION
PROJECT DIRECTOR INFORMATION (if different from Authorizing Official)
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PROJECT SUMMARY
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Project Start Date (No earlier than July 1, 2017): ccef c2,b17
Project End Date (No later than June 30, 2018): /Art y I, 2O
SCHOOLS ONLY:
Are you booking your artists through The ArtsCenter's Arts in Schools Program? 0 YES NO
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PROJECT NARRATIVE
Please attach a narrative providing the information requested below for the project you propose. Please be as concise
and specific as possible:
1. Please give a brief description of your organization, including mission, board and staff composition, current arts
programs and services and number and kinds of people served. Public schools and other large governmental or
community agencies should provide a description of their arts program only rather than the entire organization. (250
words or less)
2. Offer a brief summary of the proposed project.
3. State your project's goals.
4. Offer a description of intended participants/audience, including estimated numbers and racial and cultural
composition. For school applications please include the demographic breakdown of the student body, as well as the
percentage of students on the Free and Reduced Lunch Program.
5. Describe the location where project will take place.
6. Explain all project activities.
7. Describe all artists to be involved in the project, how and why they were chosen, and the rate of payment for their
services. If you have not yet selected the artists, describe the kinds of artists you intend to involve and how you will
select them. (Schools, please indicate if you are working with The Arts Center's Arts in School program to secure your
artists). Please include the ethnicity of artists or instructors hired for the project.
8. Describe how the project will be publicized and promoted to reach intended participants.
9. Describe how you will evaluate the project.
PROJECT BUDGET
Please provide a projected budget for your proposed project utilizing the format below. You may attach an additional
detailed budget if necessary, but the tables below must be filled out. Please see the attached Glossary of Budget Terms
for more information.
PROJECT EXPENSES Explanation Grant Request Amount • Matching Funds =Total Expense
Administrative Staff:
A. Personnel Artistic Staff: $ /: / / $
Technical/Production Staff: $
B. Outside Fees and Artistic Contracts:
Services Other contracts:
C. Space Rental
D. Travel
E. Marketing
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Expenses rp ICS I: C I b 50,(A
G. Total Cash Expenses $ 560 06 $(2CO,60 $ ).I 750,60
PROJECT INCOME Explanation • a h Income Amount
A. Admissions
B. Contracted Services
Revenue
C. Other Revenue
Corporate Support:
D. Private Support Foundation Support: •' 11 p-7-74
Other private support:
Federal:
E. Government Support State/Regional:
Local(not including this request):
F. Applicant Cash
G. Grant Amount Requested
(in this application) $ 560,6(1
H. Total Cash Income (must
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PART 3: APPLICATION CHECKLIST
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Please compile in this order. Do not staple, bind, or put into individual folders or sleeves. Provide one copy,
one sided, 8.5 x 11 white paper. A digital copy of the application is not necessary.
O Application Form, including signatures
O Narrative
O Detailed Budget(if necessary)
O Resumes of key artists and administrators involved in grant funded program(s)
O Income and Expense statement for FY15-16
O Budget or year-to-date statement for FY16-17
O Budget for FY17-18
O Current Board of Directors' list
O Copy of IRS Tax Exemption Letter, if applicable
O Sample programs, press, or other materials from this or similar past programs
O Work samples by artist(s), labeled with artists' name, title of work, date of work, produced in the last three years:
o Visual artists: CD, DVD, or high resolution photographs(8 images per artist MAX), clearly labeled with
dimensions and media and indicate top of image
o Dance or theater artist: CD or DVD, or link to high-quality online video(3-5 minutes)
o Music and spoken word: CD , MP3 or link to high-quality online video (3-5 minutes)
O Literary arts: Manuscript(10-15 pages) submitted as .pdf file or hard copy
PART 4: CERTIFICATION
We understand that failure to respond to any of the above items may adversely affect the consideration of this application.
We certify that we are committed to the completion of the proposed project in compliance with legal requirements and
granting procedures. We certify that the information contained in this application, including attachments and supporting
materials, is true and correct to the best of our knowledge.
PROJECT DIRECTOR(if'applicable)
Printed or typed name:
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Signature: S:1/411.
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AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL(required)
Printed or typed name:
Signature:
Date:
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PROJECT NARRATIVE
1. Description of Organization
Mary Scroggs Elementary School (Scroggs) is a vibrant and diverse school, educating
504 students who speak 13 different languages. Our mission is "(t)hrough consistent
effort and growth, every child will achieve and succeed!" The school's leadership team
(12 members - 92% female; 25% African-American) is comprised of administrators,
teachers, and staff, including the principal, assistant principal, lead teachers for each
grade, lead enrichment teacher, our reading and math specialist, our literacy specialist,
and lead cultural arts teacher. The Scroggs staff work together to meet the goals of
promoting the academic achievement of all students, providing enrichment and support
so all students can reach their full potential, and enhancing appreciation of the school's
cultural diversity and social responsibility. We host several evening events annually that
bring together staff, students, parents, and extended family members, including Literacy
Night, Multicultural Night, and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math)
Night.
Scroggs' arts programs include weekly visual arts and music classes for all students,
use of our STEAM Lab/Makerspace by each class at least twice per quarter, and our
annual arts festival ("Frog Fest") at which all students perform and celebrate music, art,
and theater. In addition, local artists mentor 4th graders, chorus is offered once a week
for 5th graders, and a free afterschool art club each fall and spring allows 4th and 5th
graders to collaboratively design and create artwork. Past art club projects include a
4'W x 7'H mixed-media mosaic of quotes and mementos reflecting the many cultures of
the Scroggs community.
2. Project Summary
Puppetry is a unique art form because it involves so many different aspects of
expression, including storytelling, music composition, design, construction, mechanical
engineering, decoration, and dramatic performance. As much of the story is
communicated without words, puppetry is cross-cultural, thereby touching on the human
experience and connecting to many at the same time
This project will support an artist-in-residence for the 2017-2018 school year with
Donovan Zimmerman, co-founder and director of Paperhand Puppet Intervention, to
share his knowledge and experience in puppetry with our entire school. Through a
series of hands-on workshops to be led by Donovan, Scroggs students in grades 2-5
will collaboratively design, construct, decorate, and master the mechanics of performing
with large-scale puppets. The culmination of the student workshops will be a puppet
parade led by 5th grade students during our annual cultural arts festival in May called
Frogfest (named for the school mascot, the "Scroggs Frogs"). In addition, this project
will support a school-wide performance by Donovan Zimmerman and Tarish Pipkins of
Paperhand Puppet Intervention to share the art and joy of puppetry with every student
at Scroggs, teachers and staff, and the broader Scroggs community.
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3. Project Goals
With this grant, we hope to build on the success of Paperhand Puppet Intervention's
performance last year at Scroggs and deepen the students' connection to this
expressive art through the design, construction, decoration, and mechanical
engineering of puppets. This project will support our school's STEAM efforts to increase
hands-on, experiential learning opportunities that promote the 21st Century skills of
creative thinking, reasoning, and teamwork. As our Math and Reading Interventionist
stated following last year's performance, "the enthusiasm I saw from the kids - to not
only see the puppets, but have a chance to touch them - was powerful! If the students
could make their own puppets, from design to production to performance, it could take
these tactile sensations to an entirely new level and give voice to the creativity we know
they possess!"
Unlike other art forms, the art of puppetry is accessible to students of every culture and
background. The materials are simple and largely recycled. In addition, Paperhand's
free puppet parades and open-community workshops where families can help create
puppets and sets will allow students to remain connected to these artists outside of the
school setting. This will help us fulfill the CHCCS District's equity mission of providing
"an environment where equity drives the redevelopment of our existing culture and our
educational system to support positive outcomes for all."
4. Description of Participants
Every one of our 504 students will benefit from this project. 43% of the Scroggs
population are minority or international students, including refugees from civil wars in
Myanmar and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Scroggs students (54% male,
46% female) are identified as Caucasians (57%), African-Americans (11%),
Hispanics/Latinos (11%), Asian-Americans (9%), and two or more ethnicities (10%).
Scroggs has a Title I program, with approximately 30% of our students receiving free or
reduced lunch. While some students have families who are easily able to enjoy the arts,
many of our students are struggling with basic language barriers and economic survival,
and do not have access to cultural arts experiences outside of school. Moreover, this
year, Scroggs was designated a Title I "Focus School," meaning that a large percentage
of our economically-disadvantaged students are continuing to not meet state standards
for reading and math. Our efforts to address this situation include increasing enrichment
activities for all students, especially those with little access to technology and arts
programs outside of school.
In addition to the direct impact that this project will have on Scroggs students, their
parents and extended families will see their collaborative efforts during the school's
annual cultural arts festival.
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5. Description of Project Location
The workshops to be led by Donovan Zimmerman will take place in the Scroggs art
studio. Artist and teacher Sarah Corneae has shaped the art studio to reflect choice-
based learning where students can work on different kinds of projects in the same room,
often collaboratively. The studio itself is carefully set up to invite students to create, with
inspiring art, clear directions, and supplies organized so they may get what they need
when they need it Structures and routines support the students as artists, from the
opening circle at the beginning of class where ideas and concepts are shared, to the
cleanup and sharing time during the last few minutes of class where critical-thinking
skills are developed and community is supported.
The school-wide performance by the Paperhand Puppet Intervention artists and the
puppet exhibition by our fifth graders will both be held in the Scroggs gym and cafeteria.
When the diving wall between our cafeteria and gymnasium is folded up, the space will
provide the space needed for a school-wide assembly of approximately 600 students
and staff, or a community event with enough seats for Scroggs families and friends.
6. Explanation of Project Activities
Activities related to this project include:
o Artist Workshop #1 (puppet design): Donovan will guide students through the
process of designing puppets to express a folktale, which will be selected in
collaboration with the Scroggs Music Teacher who coordinates Frogfest. (Students
will collaboratively design and create paper-mache sculptural components for the
puppets before the next workshop.)
o Artist Workshop #2 (puppet construction): Donovan will demonstrate and work with
the kids on a variety of construction techniques, including mechanical movement via
rods and attaching objects. (Students will collaboratively construct the bodies of the
puppets before the next workshop.)
o Artist Workshop #3 (costuming/set design): Donovan will show students a variety of
ways to costume the puppet bodies, as well as discuss set design. (Students will
then collaboratively complete their puppets and plan out the set design.)
o Artist Performance: Donovan and Tarish will perform a puppet show for the entire
Scroggs community, as well as discuss and demonstrate the challenging, yet
rewarding, aspects of performing with large-scale puppets.
o Student Performance: Fifth-grade students will showcase the puppet collaborations
during the annual Frogfest event in late May, which is attended by all students, staff,
and families and friends of Scroggs.
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7. Description of Artists involved in the Project
Donovan Zimmerman (caucasian) is one of the founders and directors of the Paperhand
Puppet Intervention, a puppet theater company based in Saxapahaw, North Carolina.
For nearly 20 years, he has helped create original, large-scale puppet shows that "tell
stories of the human heart, illuminate myths from around the world, and inspire young
and old alike through their unique brand of creative expression." (http://paperhand.org)
Last year, their summer shows were attended by more than 18,000 people. And based
on his artistic merit, Donovan is invited to perform and host puppet-making workshops
around the world. Tarish Pipkins (African-American) is a self-taught artist and has been
creating art from a very young age, including paintings and poetry. He added puppetry
to his skill set and for almost 10 years, has been working with Paperhand Puppet
Intervention.
Donovan and Tarish were selected based on the amazing experience when they
performed for our community last fall thanks to an Orange County Arts Commission
grant. Scroggs students, staff, and families were deeply impacted by this event.
Following last year's performance, our Gifted Education Specialist remarked, "I could
see the amazing level of engagement with the students. They were excited, motivated,
and entranced by the puppets. The questions the students asked were a reflection of
their great interest. And the message that you can make a living as an artist, and that
puppetry provides so many avenues of expression was very powerful." They also reflect
the diversity in the art community and the need for many different voices.
The fee ($2,500) reflects the artists' rates for an artist-in-residence and a school-wide
performance. Supplies for the project ($250) will be funded by the Scroggs Parent-
Teacher Association (PTA).
8. Plans for Publicizing the Project
Information about this exciting, year-long endeavor will be sent home at the beginning of
the school year via paper and online class newsletters to families with students in
grades 2-5. Before the event, our principal will announce the artist performance in her
weekly phone and email message to invite Scroggs families to attend the show.
Information about the student performance at Frogfest will be included in all paper and
online announcements, as well as principal messages, about the year-end event.
9. Project Evaluation
Following the performances, the Scroggs Art Teacher will conduct a brief online survey
(including comment fields) of teachers and staff to determine level of interest in and
benefits of the school-wide performances. She will also survey the students who
participated in the workshops with Donovan (those in grades 2-5) to measure their level
of engagement and impacts based on their new skills and accomplishments. This
qualitative data will be used to determine how the Scroggs arts program can help meet
the needs of our community through guest artists and hands-on learning.
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DONOVAN ZIMMERMAN
6530 Whitney Road, Gnaham, NC 27253
donovmn@poperhmnd.mrg
918-923-1857
EDUCATION
o Art Academy of Cincinnati; Cincinnati, OH (two-year program)
o School for the Creative and Performing Arts; Cincinnati, OH (Grades 4-12;
majored in Fine Arts, minored in Drama)
EXPERIENCE
Artistic Director and Business Manager; Paperhand Puppet Intervention,
Saxapahaw, NC (18 years)
Performance Highlights:
o 2000-2016, Annual summer productions performed at the UNC Forest Theatre and NC
Museum of Art /e.g.. "The Beautiful Beast" in201G\
o 2012, A full-dome planetarium film created in collaboration with the Morehead Planetarium
called "The Longest Night: A Winters Tale"
o 2012, "Master Peter's Puppet Show"created in collaboration with the Chamber Orchestra of
the Triangle
o 2011, 'The Big Tent Cabaret Road Show!" performed at the Arts Center as well as schools and
festivals across NC
o 2009, A puppet rock opera, called "Love and Robots,"performed at the Arts Center, Paperhand
Studio, and Burning Coal theater in Ra|eigh, NC
Commission Highlights:
o 2017. Giant Green Sea Turtle created for U.S. Dept. of Education in U.S. Virgin Islands
o 2016, Puppet designer for Virginia Stage Company's production of"Tempest"
o 2013, Interactive cardboard dome called "Earth Lodge" for First Night Raleigh
o 2011, Milky White for Playmakers Repertory performance of'into the Woods"
o 2010. Oversized mask for the City of Ra|eiQh. NC
o 2009. Giant caterpillar for 30 people to carry for Artsplosure
o 2007-2008, Giant Dragon created for the Carolina Ballet
o 2008, Giant puppet and mask performance collaboration with the NC Symphony for its annual
Youth Concert in Raleigh, NC
o 2008. Oversized cardboard wigwam installation for Artsplosure
o 2006, 50-person puppet called "Rhea" created for Artsplosure and used at First Night Raleigh
every year
o 2005, "Ancient Tree" (interactive puppet allows people to crawl through the tree roots and see
other puppots, including ants, worms, squirrels, & owls) created for Artsplosure
o 2002, two illuminated jellyfsh for the re-opening of NC Aquarium
Honor and Award Highlights:
o 2013, Goodman Award for Excellence in Arts and Entertainment
o 2010, INDY Week's Best of the Triangle award, for live theatre
o 2009, INDY Week's Best of the Triangle award, for costume and puppetry design for"Living
Sea of Memory"
o 2009, INDY Week's Best of the Triangle award, for original music "Hungry Ghost"
o 2006, NC Governor's Honor for Achievement in the Arts
o 2006, Best Production of the Triangle, for"As The Crow Flies"
o 2005, Best Music for a Production, for"Garden of the Wild"
o 2005, INDY Week's Arts Award for Excellence
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Press Highlights:
o 2009, Documentary by Fork In the Road Films called "A Puppet Intervention"
o 2008, PBS Program called "Puppet Masters on WUNC TV
o 2007-2009, Featured on NPR's "The State of Things" radio show with Frank Statio
O 2008, INDY Week cover story (winter edition)
O 2007, Featured in "The Blotter" magazine
o 2006, Featured in "Our State" magazine
o 2005, INDY Week cover story (fall edition)
Teacher of mask-making and puppet-building, Arts Center, Carrboro, NC (4 years)
Environmental Educator; Haw River Festival, NC (20 years)
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TARISH PIPKINS
110 Autumn Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
jeghetto@gmail.corn
919-923-1728
Tarish Pipkins was born in a small steel mill town called Clairton, PA located south of
Pittsburgh and graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School in Pittsburgh. He is a self-taught
artist and has been creating art from a very young age, including paintings and poetry. In
2005, he moved to North Carolina where he launched his career in puppetry. There, he fine-
tuned his skills by doing street performances with his puppets. He started working with
Paperhand Puppet Intervention in 2008 and has been building puppets and performing with
Paperhand ever since. Recently, Tarish shared his puppetry skills in a music video for
national recording artist Missy Elliott, building and controlling the Pharrell Williams puppet. He
also worked on an Amazon Echo commercial featuring Missy Elliott and Alec Baldwin as
puppets.
Tarish formerly taught at Just Right Academy, a private alternative school in Durham, NC for
children with special needs. He serves as the Art Director of Black Space, a community
organization in Durham, NC where African-American youth can learn digital storytelling, radio
and spoken word poetry, and puppetry free of charge.
Tarish lives in Chapel Hill with his wife and five children. His passion is promoting oneness
through the magic of puppetry.
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SA' H CO ' ETTE
468 Deer Path, Chapel Hill,NC 27516
(919) 971-4643
sarahecornette@gmail.com www.sarahcornette.wordpress.com
Profile
Experienced and charismatic artist and teacher dedicated to building a positive and creative community
throughout the whole school. Skilled in positive classroom management,teen leadership,and creating a
supportive school culture among staff.Trained in a wide variety of artistic media,digital design,and art
history. Proven ability for making the creative process relevant, satisfying, and successful for all children.
Collaborative educator,with experience co-creating curricula with a wide variety of content area teachers.
Outstanding communication skills, including the creation of digital documents, websites, and weblogs
to bring enthusiasm about the arts to the school community.
Areas of Expertise
Capturing Kids'Hearts - Teen Leadership - Classroom and Media Management
Interactive Learning- Understan s g the Creative Process - Conununication
Differentiated Instruction - Thematic Units - Technology Integration
Community-Building Through the Arts
Education and Credentials
BACHELOR OF ' TS IN FINE 'T,Art Education 2012
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro,NC,May, 2012, GPA 4.o
State of North Carolina K-12 Art Education Teaching Certification
North Carolina Standard Professional I Teaching License
MASTER OF ARTS IN TRANSPERSONAL COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY,ART THE ' 'Y 1996
Naropa University, Boulder, CO,August, 1996
BACHELOR OF 'TS,Art and Writing 1992
Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH, May, 1992
Teaching Experience
SCROGGS ELEMENT 'Y SCHOOL, CHAPEL HILL, NC 'T TEACHER 2014-P ' SENT
Currently building a community and collaboration-based studio art program for elementary students.
Extensive community outreach—involving families and stakeholders in the creative process and celebration of
art. Hosting local artists and building relationships with businesses to maintain a vibrant and art-rich
environment for our students.
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SOUTHE ' ALAMANCE MIDDLE SCHOOL, G' • • , NC— • 'T TEACHER 2012-2014
Created a middle school art program with hands-on studio experiences and personal relevance for the students.
Became a leader in the staff for positive student,teacher,parent, and administrator relationships using the
Capturing Kids Heart's model. Hosted local and national artists to inspire students toward careers in the arts.
Received grants to fund additional programs for community outreach via the arts, iPads in the art room,
and art room equipment.
NORTH C• ' OLINA VIRTUAL P LIC SCHOOL, • IGH,NC —T • CHING ASSISTANT, 2014
Currently in practicum to become a lead teacher for NCVPS in the Visual Arts. Creating electronic learning
blocks,generating feedback for online students,and hosting online learning sessions.
HAWFIE I S MIDDLE SCHOOL, MEBANE, NC — • 'T TEACHER, STUDENT TEACHING 2012
SUPERVISING INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE NELSON,M.ED.
Created and guided middle school students through a dynamic arts curriculum emphasizing personal
achievement and collaborative problem-solving. Collaborated with resident teacher and other staff
to create a student-run museum,and hosted local guest artists to inspire students with their creative work.
WOODS SUMMER WONDERS,WOODS C • 'TER SCHOOL, PrITSBORO, NC — ART
TEACHER 2012-CU' ' NT
Taught magical creative arts camps for children ages 4-12. Offerings include: Fairies, Dragons, and Trolls, Great
Big Messy Fun, Minecraft Mayhem,and Color Magic.
COMMUNITY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL, PITTSBORO,NC — • ' T TEACHER 2008-2011
Designed and taught an exciting arts curriculum for students ages 4 to twelve. Emphasized creative process,
visual problem solving, and exploration of high-quality media. Directed students working with local artists on
community projects. Collaborated with fellow staff members on joint projects in a variety of content areas.
Taught a professional development workshop for all teaching staff in documenting and communicating
children's learning processes,called Documenting From the Heart.
THE SUNFLOWER SCHOOL, HILLSBOROUGH,NC — Co-teacher/Atelierista 2005-2007
Created an art program for children ages 3-6 using the Reggio Emilia philosophy of education and theories of
psychological development in art therapy. Published extensive documentation of children's work to parents
and school community. Designed and built exciting and beautiful learning areas for children indoors and out,
including shaped gardens, outdoor studio spaces,and topic-specific learning centers. Founded strong
relationships with local farmers,creating beloved extended members of the Sunflower School community,
and expanding student awareness of seasonal food production.
PRIVATE P ' • CTICE, C • 'EL HILL,NC —Art Therapist 1996-2002
Conducted art psychotherapy for children and adults,providing skilled counseling and creative experiences for
clients struggling with depression,eating disorders, and trauma. Coordinated with primary therapists to target
therapeutic work more effectively.
THE • 'TSCENTER,C• ' ' ;ORO,NC — • Teacher 1997-2001
Designed and taught preschool,family, and adult art classes. Children and family art classes included Fairy
Wings and Other Things: Creating Enchanting Play Props for Kids and Wild Families Making Art.Adult classes
included archetypal mask-making based on face casting. Classes exposed children to high-quality, recycled art
materials,teach basic skills, and guide families in supporting their children's creative and artistic development.
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CARVER HILL SCHOOL, DU • 1, NC - Art Teacher/• Therapist 1996-1997
Instituted the first therapeutic art curriculum in a school for special needs middle school children. Prepared
psychological assessments and consulted with teachers and staff to develop a comprehensive therapeutic
program. Conducted one-on-one and group art therapy with students. Received a grant to fund a special
project making masks and creating a calendar for the students to share with their families.
Awards
STROWD ROSES G' • T 2016
Public School Foundation, Community Art Club
ARTS PROG ' • GRANT 2015
Orange County Arts Commission,Paint and Pixels Project
STROWD ROSES G' • 2015
Public School Foundation, Guest Artist Program
STROWD ROSES GRANT 2014
Public School Foundation,Scroggs Kindness Initiative Project
'TIST PROJECT G' • T 2014
Orange County Arts Commission, Words and Worlds Collaborative Mural Project
ALAMANCE CITIZENS FOR EDUCATION VISUAL • TS G' • T 2013-2014
Alamance Citizens for Education, Graham, NC
NORTH C• ' OLINA BRIGHT IDEAS G' • T 2013
Piedmont Electric Membership Corporation, Hillsborough, NC
EMPTY BOWLS PROJECT FOR SOUTHE ' ALAMANCE COUNTY—PROJECT FUNDED 2013-14
Donor's Choose Project, Donorschoose.org
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS OF NORTH CAROLINA NEW TEACHER G ' • T 2012-2013
Professional Educators of North Carolina, Raleigh, NC
STUDENT OF EXCELLENCE AW• ' I 2012
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC
CHANCELLOR'S LIST 2012
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC
MARY C. AUSTIN • ' T SCHOLARSHIP 2011-2012
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro,Greensboro, NC
C' ATIVE • ' TS IN SCHOOLS GRANT 2004
The Furniture Lab, Chapel Hill, NC
TEACHER INITIATIVE G' • T 1997
Durham Public Education Network, Durham, NC
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INCOME & EXPENSE STATEMENT FOR SCROGGS ART PROGRAM (2015-2016)
PROGRAM INCOME EXPLANATION AMOUNT
Funding from CHCCS District funds for 550 students art supplies $400.00
Funding from Scroggs PTA funds for 550 students art supplies $2,000.00
Funding from grants Public School Foundation grant for Guest Artist Program $300.00
Personal funds $200.00
TOTAL $2,900.00
PROGRAM EXPENSES EXPLANATION AMOUNT
Art supplies Tools&consumables for 550 students $2,600.00
Guest Artist Program Four guest artists visit with 4th grade classes $300.00
TOTAL $2,900.00
BUDGET FOR SCROGGS ART PROGRAM (2016-2017)
PROGRAM INCOME EXPLANATION AMOUNT
Funding from CHCCS District $350.00
Funding from Scroggs PTA $2,150.00 ,
Funding from grants No program funding from grants this year $0.00
Personal funds
$200.00
TOTAL
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PROGRAM EXPENSES PLANATI AMOUNT
Art supplies Tools& consumables for 510 students $2,550.00
Guest Artist Program Two guest artists visit with 4th grade classes $150.00
TOTAL $2,700.00
PROJECTED BUDGET FOR SCROGGS ART PROGRAM (2017-2018)
PROGRAM INCOME EXPLANATION AMOUNT
Funding from CHCCS District $300.00
Funding from Scroggs PTA $2,000.00
Funding from grants $0.00
Personal funds $200.00
TOTAL $2,500.00
PROGRAM EXPENSES EXPLANATION AMOUNT
Art supplies Tools&consumables for 500 students $2,200.00
Guest Artist Program Four guest artists visit with 4th grade classes $300.00
TOTAL $2,500.00
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SCROGGS LEADERSHIP TEAM
NAME STAFF POSITION
Crystal Epps Principal
Mike Mattia Assistant Principal
Jodi Wise Kindergarten Team Lead
Shannon Hullopeter 1st Grade Team Lead
Sarada Brown 2nd Grade Team Lead
Jeanette Dixon 3rd Grade Team Lead
Gina Floyd 4th Grade Team Lead
Dottie Small 5th Grade Team Lead
Sheila Fleming Cultural Arts Team Lead
Gina Pellegrini Enrichment Team Lead
Carolyn Walker Literacy Specialist
Susan Kenny Math & Science Specialist
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SAMPLE PROGRAMS AND PRESS
The Daily Tar Heel, "Paperhand Puppets inspire Chapel Hill teachers, kids through art
program," September 8, 2016
http://www.dailytarheel.com/art_L____p'cle/2016/09/ apprhand-p_uppets-inspire:clia.p.t1-Jj111-1.p.achers-
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INDY Week, "Paperhand Puppet Intervention's The Beautiful Beast Makes Merry with
Monsters and Myths," August 3, 2016
http://www.indyweek.com/indyweek/baberhand-puppet-interventions-the-beautiful-beast-
makes-merry-with-monsters-of-myth-and-memory/Content?oid=5056033
Carolina Parent, "Paperhand Puppet Intervention Turns Eyes on "The Beautiful Beast,"
August 16, 2016
http://wwvv.carolinaparent.com/Paperhand-Puppet-Intervention-to-Debut-Show-Auq-5/
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INDY Week, "Nine Great Local Theater Performances of 2015," December 23, 2015
http://m.indvweek.com/indvweek/nine-great-local-theater-performances-of-
2015/Content?oid=4957445
Cheraw Chronicle, "Puppets steal the show at Cheraw's S.C. Jazz Festival,"
October 21, 2015
http://thecherawchronicle.com/news/1060/puppets-steal-the-show-at-cheraws-s-c-jazz-
festival
The Daily Tarheel, "In latest show, Paperhand Puppet focuses on the little things,"
August 23, 2015
http://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2015/08/in-latest-shows-paperhand-puppet-focuses-on-
the-little-things
INDY Week, "Small things stir big emotions in Paperhand Puppet Intervention's most
accomplished show to date," August 12, 2015
http://wwvv.indvweek.com/indyweek/small-things-stir-big-emotions-in-paperhand-puppet-
interventions-most-accomplished-show-to-date/Content?oid=4645018
The Times-News, "Giant Puppets, Giant Undertaking: Paperhand puppet group lets folks help
create paper-mache wonders," June 14, 2015
http://www.thetimesnews.com/article/20150614/Lifestvles/306149938
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Our State, "Paperhand Puppet Intervention Inspires Family Fun," October 28, 2014
https://wwvv.ourstate.com/paperhand-puppet-intervention/
The News & Observer, "Paperhand's 'Bird' alights on Forest Theatre," August 8, 2014
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/community/chapel-hill-n ch n
community/article10030904.html
INDY Week, "As The Painted Bird opens, Paperhand Puppet Intervention cofounder
Donovan Zimmerman reflects on 15 year of puppet theater," August 06, 2014
http://www.indyweek.com/indyweek/as-the-r)ainted-bird-opens-paperhand-pt-uppet-
intervention-cofounder-donovan-zimmerman-reflects-on-15-years-of-puppe
theater/Content?oid=4220900
The Chapel Hill Recorder, "Paperhand Puppet Intervention Presents: THE PAINTED BIRD,"
July 25, 2014 in
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SAMPLE WORK
"Paperhand Puppet Intervention" (February 11, 2016)
https://wwvv.voutube.com/watch?v=86015xapJ14
"With Paper Hands" (August 22, 2012)
htAps://wwvv,youtube.com/watch?v=NzpyR1fz8F1&feature=yautu.be
"The Longest Night: A Winter's Tale" (October 29, 2012)
http://moreheadplanetarium.org/shows/planetarium-shows/the-longest-night-a-winters-tale
"Puppet Masters" (UNC-TV documentary, February 19, 2009)
https://www.voutube.com/watch?v=86015xapJi4
Additional videos are available at http://paperhand.org/gallery/video