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ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION
January 8, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
Link Government Services Building
200 South Cameron Street
Hillsborough, NC
Board Members present: Tim Hoke, Chair; Doris Friend, Secretary; Dan Mayer, Ashley Nissler, Delia
Keefe, Tinka Jordy, Marcela Slade, Marlon Torres, Linda Williamson
Board Members absent: Tarish Pipkins, Helen Jones, Anita Mills, Chris Kubica, Bronwyn Merritt
Staff Members present: Katie Murray, Director, Georgia Brunner, Intern
I.Hoke called the meeting to order at 6:30 followed by introductions and welcome to our new
members.
II.Nissler moved, Mayer seconded to approve the November 13th minutes. Motion passed.
III.Board Member Discussion:
x We have one vacancy on the board.
x Volunteer applications of Heather Lewis and Fred Joiner were reviewed.
x Friend moved, Hoke seconded to approve Fred Joiner’s application for membership.
Motion passed.
IV.Listening Sessions:
x Nine listening sessions were held during the month of December. They were well
attended. Five major themes emerged: advocacy on behalf of space and arts equity,
educational opportunities, promotion, community connection and funding.
x Murray distributed a summary of the listening sessions to the board. Board
members are asked to carefully review this information and to be prepared to make
recommendations regarding immediate goals and long-term goals at our February
meeting.
V.Director’s Report
x Murray has submitted two proposals to UNC Public Policy Capstone to 1) help
identify a public source of funding for the arts commission and 2) help to conduct
space assessment of Orange County and determine the need of a stand-alone arts
facility.
x Discussion of forming a “Friends of the Arts Commission” has been temporarily
tabled.
x Murray will be doing “Heart of the Arts” spots on WCHL.
x Orange County Commissioners have asked Murray to arrange for a brief arts-related
presentation at the beginning of each of their meetings. Murray has contacted local
writers who have been very responsive.
VI.Liaison Reports:
x Hoke: Visitor’s Bureau – The Visitor’s Bureau was quiet in December due to the
holidays.
x Friend: Hillsborough Arts Council – The Hilllsborough Arts Council had a facilitated
all-day planning session on Saturday, January 6th. Goals and timelines were agreed
upon: 1) a re-envisioning of the gallery space; 2) monetizing programs, 3)
development of a fundraising plan, 4) a marketing plan, 5) board development, 6)
volunteer recruitment, 6) increase staff hours.
x Mayer – Carrboro Arts Committee: A public arts policy is in the works. The Arts
Center has hired Fleming Samuels as Development Director. A new Gallery Director
will be hired in the spring. The report from the consultants’ capital campaign
feasibility study is due this month.
VII.New Business:
OCAC and The Arts Center will be presenting a performance about Frederick Douglass at
The Arts Center, a date in March to be determined.
Hoke adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Doris Friend, OCAC Secretary