HomeMy WebLinkAboutArts Commission minutes 111416FROM: Orange County Arts Commission
SUBJY,7. Monthly Meeting
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MEMBERSPRESENT. Tim Hoke, Ian Bowater, Ashley Nissler, Kim Fbberts, Lynne Albert, Delia Keefe, by
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STAFF PRESB\IT. Katie Murray
M I NUTESOF M EE n NG TAKEN BY Is m Fbberts, Secretary
Meeting called to order 6:35 pm
TopicA
Discussion Point: Fbview of October, 2016 minutes
Decision/Vote(s): Discussion of minutes
Action Item: October 2016 Minutes approved.
Topic l3
Discussion Point: Director's Fbport
Decision/Vote(s): Agenda Additions/ Odd Business/ New Business
Katie mentioned a meeting with town manager last Friday to present "Where the OCACis and
where we are going." Katie will submit Assembly of Local Governance for Orange County an
abbreviated version of the report, which refers to where does Orange County rank in the arts
community. Katie put together the report comparing Orange County to Durham and Buncombe Co
(Asheville) Arts communities. Katie wants to get the arts into the conversation — countywide! Arts
needs to be part of the way of thinking and planning. Trying to get the Arts in Orange County as popular
as local sports.
Action Item: Primary areas of focus will be discussed on Saturday's OCAC Fbtreat (Goals &Objectives).
TopicC
Discussion Point: In May 16 -18, the N. American Travel Assocwill be in Chapel Hill, where 200
travel writers from media outlets from across the country will convene in Chapel Hill. Opening party will
be Tuesday, May 16th where 3- Dimensional art will be incorporated into the convention. Katie wantsto
coordinate an art tour — but it was denied.
Decision/ Vote(s): It was discussed that the OCACshould supply hand -outs pertaining to the list
of artists in Orange county and provide the 3- dimesional art.
Action Item: Will send a call -out to artists to display their art for this convention.
Topic D
Discussion Faoint: CHOCVB Liaison, Ad Hoc Committee Updates
• Animal Services Art project is moving along. Asset mgmt. has been included regarding safety
(weight limit, dimensions, etc). The call to artistswill receive the restrictions to the piece —call
out needs to be out by the BY
• The state Leg. Approved a $5000k increase to budget. How will we spend the funds? Will be
discussed on Sat.. F;btreat. Doesn't all have to go towards grants —can go towards new projects.
• Hosted 2 grant training sessions in Hillsborough and Chapel Hill. Attendees received info on the
grant cycle. Dec. 6th is the deadline for grants.
• Marketing stats: Website changes have been made by Katie —more user friendly.
• E news— above the industry ave for clicks. Facebook members are growing.
Liasons :
• Visitor's Board —all about branding or the Visitors Bureau. Digital advertising has surpassed
print. Tim spoke to Marlene with the Visitor's Bureau about the Travel Writers session —about
the 3 -D art in the rotunda.
• Tim spoke about the Hillsborough Arts Council: Handmade puppet parade was a success. The
SDlstice Lantern is Dec 18th in Hillsborough on the Riverwalk. Will McFarland will perform a
concert at the Whitted Bld TBA. Artsand Craftsshow April 15th and pop -up shows will come up.
• ADHOV. New Business —Tim didn't get to spend much time on the art guild walk last weekend.
Feedback from the artists was the lack of gallery space in CH. Tim introduced himself to the
guild artists and to make sure they knew about the OCAC— most didn't know about us. He
made sure that he included them on our email list.
• Arts survey was discussed for purposes of grants, events, fund raising, etc.
Meeting adjourned 7:35 pm