HomeMy WebLinkAboutArts Commission minutes 031119 ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION
March 11, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
Chapel Hill Public Library
Board Members present: Tim Hoke, Chair; Doris Friend, Secretary; Chris Kubica, Vice Chair, Delia Keefe,
Tinka Jordy, Marlon Torres, Fred Joiner, Evan Linett, Dan Mayer, Linda Williamson, Marcelo Slade,Ashley
Nissler. Welcome to new member Justin Haslett!
Board Members absent:Anita Mills, Bronwyn Merritt
Guests: Sally Greene, Orange County Commissioner, Ellen Slavic, Professor, UNC Department of Art
Staff Present: Katie Murray, Executive Director
I. Tim called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
II. Chris moved,Tinka seconded to approve the February, 2019 minutes with correction as
noted by Katie. Motion approved.
III. Advisory Board Update:
• Following discussion, it was agreed to amend the OCAC by-laws to reflect the addition of
term limits for Chair,Vice Chair and Secretary. Officers to be nominated in September,
voted on in October or November and begin term of office in January. Officers serve for
one year and may serve no more than three consecutive terms.
• It was also agreed to Section III.B.4 to read "No person serving on the Orange County
Arts Commission shall vote or discuss an award by the Orange County Arts Commission
to an agency which they have a direct or indirect fiduciary interest."
• Dan moved and Ashley seconded a motion for Katie to finalize final changes to the by-
law language and email it to the full board for approval via email vote.
• Katie asked for volunteers to serve on an exploratory committee to examine the future
structure of a 501(c)3. If you are interested, please email Katie.
• In this regard, Katie distributed a diagram of the proposed future structure of the OCAC
(attached) and stressed the importance of a clear understanding of this proposed
structure to avoid misconceptions in the community.
IV. Director's Report:
• Katie negotiated with the Chapel Hill Tourism Bureau to cover her health insurance
expenses. This represents a $9K addition to the OCAC budget.
• The first meeting of the public funding committee was held on March 5t". Katie is
meeting with Orange County attorney,John Roberts to explore options that do not
require legislative approval.
• In partnership with the Hillsborough Arts Council, Katie is exploring possible artists'
studio space at Eno Mill and the old Cedar Ridge high school. Thanks to Evan for
designing a studio space survey.
• Katie has applied for the New Horizons grant from NCAC
• Quarterly networking events on hold for now.
V. Changes to Grant Review Process:
• Following discussion, several changes were made to our grant review process
(attached).
VI. Outside Agency grant applications are due March 291n
VI I. Committee Reports:
• Chris is generously expanding the scope of the high school writing competition. Entries
will be collected Fall 2019 and monetary awards made in Spring 2020.
VIII. Liaison Reports:
Visitor's Bureau—Tim
o Branding efforts on-going
Hillsborough Arts Council—Doris
o HAC has formed a partnership with the Hillsborough Classic Film Society
o Art in the Heart of Hillsborough coming up on April 27tn. Forty-five artist booths
have been secured.
o A thank-you party for 2018 donors is planned for May 18tn
o River Park Concert will be October 19tn
Orange County Artists Guild—Katie for Anita
o The Guild is considering significantly increasing advertising and marketing this
year, reaching Charlotte, Asheville, Wilmington, etc.
Carrboro Arts Committee—Justin
o The committee has discouraged the proposal to move the "Exhale" sculpture.
o Congratulations to Fred Joiner, Carrboro Poet Laureate
UNC Student Liaison—Evan
o Music and Black Politics Concert March 23
o Evan's Senior trumpet March 30!
0 3rd Annual Arts Everywhere Day April 12
o UNC Student Art Movement formed January 2019 to unite the diverse array of
student art
o Musical Empowerment had a successful fundraising campaign. Thanks to all!
o Spring Recital is April 13tn
Tim adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Doris Friend, OCAC Secretary