HomeMy WebLinkAboutArts Commission minutes 060914FROM: Orange County Arts Commission
SUBJECT: Monthly Meeting
DATE: June 9, 2014
LOCATION: OWASA Community Room, Carrboro
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lindsey Alexander, Brian Finch, Doris Friend, Geoffrey Hathaway, Deborah Hepp, Emily Lees,
Ashley Nissler, Kathleen Ponder, Allison Reavis, Devra Thomas
MEMBERS ABSENT: Kate Dickson, Cher Tuskey STAFF PRESENT: Martha Shannon
Meeting called to order at 6:30 PM
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Topic C
Topic D
Topic E
Discussion Point: Review of May 2014 Minutes
Decision /Vote(s): Discussion of minutes. No changes.
Action Item: Vote taken; minutes approved unanimously.
Discussion Point: Director's Report
Decision /Vote(s): No cuts to the NC Arts Council's FY15 Grassroots Program budget are anticipated in
the short legislative session. Special event exemption was approved by the BOCC for some arts projects by
nonprofit organizations, such as the Orange County Artists Guild's annual open studio tour. FY15 county
budget meetings are in progress. No further changes to the OCAC's budget in the Interim Manager's
recommended FY15 budget are expected. Volunteer applicant Malena Smither has decided not to seek
appointment. We are still seeking applicants for the OCAC board. The OCAC board does not meet in July.
Action Item: None
Discussion Point: CHOCVB Liaison, Ad Hoc Committee Updates
Decision /Vote(s): No updates at this time.
Action Item: None
Discussion Point: OCAC Board Mini - Retreat -June 29, 2014 (1:30 -4 pm)
Decision /Vote(s): OCAC board mini - retreat will be at the home of board member Brian Finch in Cedar
Grove. Special guest Karen Wells (Director, ARTS North Carolina) will lead a discussion on arts advocacy.
Action Item: Brian Finch will email directions to his home to staff for distribution to board members.
Discussion Point: CLOSED Session — Spring 2014 Grant Evaluation
Decision /Vote(s): Twenty -six (26) Spring 2014 grant applications were reviewed by the full board.
Action Item: $1,750 in county funds (to artists) and $30,951 in state funds were awarded in this cycle.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM