HomeMy WebLinkAboutArts Commission minutes 040819 ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION
April 8, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
200 S. Cameron St
Hillsborough, NC
Board Members present: Tim Hoke, Chair; Doris Friend, Secretary; Chris Kubica, Vice
Chair; Evan Linett, Dan Mayer, Linda Williamson, Marcela Slade, Ashley Nissler, Anita
Mills, Bronwyn Merritt
Board Members absent: Delia Keefe, Tinka Jordy, Marlon Torres, Fred Joiner,
Staff Present: Katie Murray, Executive Director
I. Tim called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
II. Ashley moved, Justin seconded to approve the March, 2019. Motion approved.
III. Advisory Board Update:
• Based on a standing motion from the March, 2019 meeting from Dan and
Ashley to approve the amendments to the OCAC by-laws, Tim called for a
vote. Motion passed.
• Nomination of new officers was deferred to the May meeting.
IV. Director's Report:
• Katie continues to pursue avenues for public funding. She has hit a lot of
dead-ends. Exploring a partnership with other County entities might be
an option, especially if a 501(c)3 can be established.
• Katie continues to look for possible artists' studio space around Orange
County. Looking to the Art Space group for assistance in personal
inspection of ten identified spaces. The Hillsborough Arts Council has
visited space in Eno Mill and the former Moose Lodge in Hillsborough.
The Eno Mill space is a possibility but HA has voted not to pursue it at
this time. Perhaps a fit for OCAG.
• Katie is working to explore partnerships with the Health & Human
Services, Housing, and Department of Aging to find ways in which OCAC
can expand arts access to at-risk populations.
V. Grants:
• Katie distributed grant committee assignments.
• Katie asked for assistance in translating the grant application into
Spanish. Marcela volunteered. Thank you!
• Marcela also agreed to attend some training sessions where Spanish
would be helpful.
VI. Liaison Reports:
Visitor's Bureau - Tim
o Have hired Clean Design for their new branding efforts
Hillsborough Arts Council - Doris
o Doris reviewed HA's progress on their three-year strategic plan.
Orange County Artists Guild - Anita
o The Guild is considering orienting new members and forming
committees for the Studio Tour.
UNC/Chapel Hill Arts Commission Justin
o Playmakers hosted a playwriting workshop attended by about 50
people.
o Working on art for bus shelters around Chapel Hill.
o Hosting a pop-up puppet workshop with Tarish Pipkins, Friday-
Saturday-Sunday at 109 E Franklin.
UNC Student Liaison - Evan
o Evan distributed a comprehensive list of events and activities on
campus.
o Music Empowerment is seeking an Executive Director.
o Evan announced that Rachael Daspard will take his UNC liaison role
following his graduation this spring. We will miss you Evan!
The Arts Center / Carrboro Arts Committee - Dan
o TAC is gearing up for summer camp.
o Looking forward to the annual gala on April 27.
o Received a major grant from the Kenan Foundation for capital
campaign and program development.
o Carrboro continues to talk about public art.
o June is Pride Month in Carrboro. There may be related art
activities.
VII. Advocacy Updates:
o Bronwyn represented OCAC at a meeting with Carolina Performing
Arts. The group is planning a public art installation celebrating the
1001" Anniversary of Women's Suffrage in the US.
o Marcela told the group about a new industrial-style art and studio
space in Pittsboro.
Tim adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Doris Friend, OCAC Secretary