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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-694-E Arts - NCAIA arts grant DocuSign Envelope ID:CDB6E7B1-56AF-4CA1-97EO-1BEOFD7D9DBA �i G ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION September 26, 2019 Marlon Torres North Carolina Arts in Action PO Box 51277 Carrboro, NC 27215 GRANT AWARD LETTER Fiscal Year 2020 Grant Category ®Grassroots Arts Program ❑Artist Project Grant Program Funding Source ®North Carolina Arts Council ❑Orange County Award $1815.68 Date July 1, 2019 End Date June 30, 2020 OCAC Report Due Monday,July 13, 2020 Project Title E-r NCAIA's Rashkis Elementary School Program Stipulations NGrantee must spend $1815.68 on the hiring of multicultural artists specified in the grant application. ❑Grantee must properly credit the Orange County Arts Commission using the proper logo on all publicity materials. Download logos on the OCAC website at os https://artsorange.org/grants/grantee-resources NGrantee must properly credit the Orange County Arts Commission and the N.C. Arts Council using the proper logos AND N.C.Arts Council credit line on all publicity materials. Download logos and view proper credit line language on the OCAC website at os https://artsorange.org/grants/grantee-resources NThe Grant Recipient must enter all events, exhibits, and performances open to the public and related to this grant award on the Orange County Arts Commission website at www.artsorange.org/events. In addition,the Grant Recipient must add a link to www.artsorange.org (Orange County Arts Commission logo preferred) to their main webpage. Staff Contact Katie Murray, Director (919)245-2335 1 kmurray@orangecountync.gov DocuSign Envelope ID:CDB6E7B1-56AF-4CA1-97EO-lBEOFD7D9DBA 0 o f^*,as � North �■ ■� + Carolina Arts ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION '��� �/� Council it �+ G o u EMT Y Y S 2019-20 GRANT AGREEMENT ' r ` .40■' Fifty years ��klAl C551 qM t■■ � ■■r ❑fleodership THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 1 day of October, 2019, by and between Orange County ("County"), by and through the Orange County Arts Commission ("Arts Commission") and North Carolina Arts in Action("Grant Recipient"). WHEREAS, the Arts Commission is a countywide arts agency that ensures the growth of local arts experiences by providing funding and support for diverse high quality programs and projects. WHEREAS, the Arts Commission administers the annual Grants Program to provide economic opportunities to Orange County artists and non-profit organizations coordinating arts projects benefiting the citizens of Orange County. WHEREAS, the annual Arts Grants Program is supported by Arts Commission with funds from the Grassroots Arts Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, a state agency. WHEREAS, the Grant Recipient was selected by the Arts Commission to receive the annual Arts Grant through the procedures duly adopted by the Arts Commission; and WHEREAS, both parties wish to promote and maintain the integrity and clarity of the Grant Recipient's ideas and statements and delineate the Grant Recipient's obligations to the County; NOW, THEREFORE, the County and the Grant Recipient, for the consideration and under the conditions hereinafter set forth, agree as follows: 1. Approved Grant Project. Grant funds are provided under this Agreement for the project ("Project") described in the Grant Recipient's Grant Application, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A. 2. Grant Award. Grant funds in an amount not to exceed one thousand eight hundred fifteen dollars and sixty-eight cents ($ 1815.68) have been awarded by the Arts Commission to the Grant Recipient for the approved Project. The Recipient shall be required to match funds at least dollar-for-dollar with cash from the Grant Recipient's funds not derived from either Orange County appropriations or the North Carolina Arts Council, as outlined in the attached Exhibit A. 3. Contingency. This grant is contingent on North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Program funding to the Arts Commission. Final decisions on Grassroots Program funds to the North Carolina Arts Council are subject to approval by the North Carolina General Assembly. 4. Responsibilities of the Grant Recipient 1 Revised July 2018 DocuSign Envelope ID:CDB6E7B1-56AF-4CA1-97EO-lBEOFD7D9DBA A. Implementation. The Project implementation shall take place between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020. The Project shall be implemented in the manner described in Exhibit A. Time is of the essence in the implementation of the Project. B. Modifications to project. Grant Recipient shall present major changes to the original proposal, including but not limited to changes in design, implementation schedule and increase in Project budget by more than 10%, in writing to the Arts Commission for approval. Arts Commission shall approve or disapprove Grant Recipient's request for modifications within seven (7) days of receipt thereof. Consent to project modifications shall not be unreasonably withheld. Arts Commission's decisions shall be in writing. In the event the Arts Commission fails to approve or disapprove the requested modifications within the time stated herein, the modifications shall be deemed approved. C. Non—assignment. The grant cannot be assigned or transferred to a different project or artist without prior written approval of the Arts Commission. D. Records. Grant Recipient must maintain records and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred and revenues acquired during the Project implementation. Grant Recipient shall maintain financial records pertaining to the Project for three (3) years from the date of this Agreement, in case of audit. E. Use of Funds. Grant Recipient shall not use the grant funds to repay outstanding taxes or other debts of any nature. The grants shall be utilized solely for the purpose described in the attached Exhibit A. F. Final Report. Grant Recipient shall submit to the Arts Commission a Final Report on July 13, 2020. The Final Report shall be in the format required by the North Carolina Arts Council. Failure to submit the Final Report or late submission of the Final Report, for any reason, shall be grounds for denial and/or cancellation of grant funds for the Project and future grant proposals. 5. Responsibilities of the Arts Commission A. Payment. The Arts Commission shall release the grant funds in the amount of $1815.68 to the Grant Recipient. 6. Publicity A. Acknowled eg ment. Credit must be given to the Orange County Arts Commission and/or the North Carolina Arts Council using the proper logo(s) and credit line in brochures, news releases, programs, and all other printed and online publications. Copies of such printed materials must accompany the evaluation report. Official Orange County Arts Commission and North Carolina Arts Council logos may be downloaded at www.artsorange.org/grantee-resources and may not be altered in any way. When no printed information is used, verbal 2 Revised July 2018 DocuSign Envelope ID:CDB6E7B1-56AF-4CA1-97EO-lBEOFD7D9DBA credit shall be given. In addition, all print and promotional material must include the following credit line and logo(s) (check all that apply): i. County Funds Only. Orange County Arts Commission logo required. Credit line required for audio projects: "This program is supported by the Orange County Arts Commission." ii. x North Carolina Arts Council Funding. The Orange County Arts Commission and the North Carolina Arts Council logos are required. Credit line: "This program is supported by the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. " B. The Grant Recipient must enter all events, exhibits, and performances open to the public and related to this grant award on the Orange County Arts Commission website at www.artsorange.m/events. In addition, the Grant Recipient must add a link to www.artsorange.org (Orange County Arts Commission logo preferred) to their main webpage. 7. Indemnity. The Grant Recipient agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the County, the Arts Commission and the North Carolina Arts Council and their officers and employees from any and all claims or actual injury, damage or loss to a person, or real or personal property that results from or is in any way connected to the use of the grant funds. 8. Independent Contractor. The Grant Recipient is an independent contractor and not an employee, agent or other representative of the County and/or the Arts Commission. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to create the relationship of principal and agent, or employer and employee, between Grant Recipient and Arts Commission or Orange County Government. Grant Recipient understands and agrees that he/she is not authorized to incur any expenses or any liability whatsoever on behalf of the County or the Arts Commission and has no authority, expressed or implied, to obligate or make representations on behalf of the County or the Arts Commission. In addition, Grant Recipient agrees to maintain his or her own worker's compensation insurance for himself/herself and his or her employees for the duration of the art work's installation. 9. Termination A. In the event of any of the circumstances set forth below (hereinafter referred to as "default"), the Arts Commission may immediately terminate this Agreement: (i) Any fraudulent representation in any verification required to obtain payment under this Agreement or other dishonesty on a material matter relating to the performance of services under this Agreement. (ii) Nonperformance, incomplete service or performance, or failure to satisfactorily perform any part of the Project or to comply with any provision of this Agreement, as determined by the Arts Commission in its sole discretion. 3 Revised July 2018 DocuSign Envelope ID:CDB6E7B1-56AF-4CA1-97EO-lBEOFD7D9DBA (iii) Failure to adhere to the terms of applicable county, state or federal laws, regulations, or stated public policy. B. In the event of default by the Grant Recipient, the Arts Commission has the discretion to elect to terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part and/or require the Grant Recipient to repay the grant funds within seven (7) from written notice of default or allow the grant recipient the opportunity to cure the default. This clause shall not be interpreted to limit the County's or the Arts Commission's remedies in law or in equity. 10. Miscellaneous. A. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the attachments contain the final and entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. All modifications and amendments to this Agreement shall be in writing. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties, their heirs, successors and assigns. B. Governing Law. Governing Law and Priority Both parties agree that this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina and Orange County. Grant Recipient shall at all times remain in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations including but not limited to all state and federal anti-discrimination laws, policies, rules, and regulations and the Orange County Non-Discrimination Policy and Orange County Living Wage Policy (each policy is incorporated herein by reference and may be viewed at htip://www.oran eg countync. og v/departments/purchasing division/contracts.php.). Any violation of this requirement is a breach of this Agreement and Arts Commission may immediately terminate this Agreement without further obligation on the part of the Arts Commission. This paragraph is not intended to limit and does not limit the definition of breach to discrimination. By executing this Agreement the Grant Recipient certifies that they has not been identified, and has not utilized the services of any agent or subcontractor identified, on the list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147-86.58. By executing this Agreement the Grant Recipient certifies that they has not been identified, and has not utilized the services of any agent or subcontractor identified, on the list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147-86.81. By executing this Agreement Grant Recipient affirms they are and shall remain in compliance with Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes. In determining the basic services to be provided, should any documents be referenced in or attached to this Agreement, the terms herein shall have priority in any conflict between the terms of referenced documents and the terms of this Agreement. C. Dispute Resolution: Neither party may initiate binding arbitration. Any disputes shall be resolved by nonbinding mediation. If such mediation fails either party may initiate litigation to resolve the dispute. Should either party initiate litigation to settle any dispute involving the terms of this Agreement such litigation shall be 4 Revised July 2018 DocuSign Envelope ID:CDB6E7B1-56AF-4CA1-97EO-lBEOFD7D9DBA initiated in the General Court of Justice of North Carolina seated in Orange County,North Carolina. D. Signatures. This Agreement together with any amendments or modifications may be executed electronically. All electronic signatures affixed hereto evidence the intent of the Parties to comply with Article 11A and Article 40 of North Carolina General Statute Chapter 66. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Orange County and the Grant Recipient have signed this Grant Agreement, effective on the last date this Agreement is signed by both parties as indicated by the dates set forth under signatures below. For and on behalf of the Grant Recipient DocuSigned dy: TfoV� s 10/1/2019 ssacs6Faso56430-- ,utive Director Date For and on behalf of Orange County Government �ocu5igned by: �6lnJln.1l. KALY� 10/2/2019 0637994B755E477.- —,)unty Manager Date 5 Revised July 2018 DocuSign Envelope ID:CDB6E7B1-56AF-4CA1-97EO-1BEOFD7D9DBA Orange County Arts Commission Powered by Submittable [� Organization Name North Carolina Arts in Action 05/31/2019 MaryBeth Carpenter 2019-20 Grassroots id. 13240729 Arts Program Grant Application P.O Box 51277 Durham, North Carolina 27717 United States 9196190483 marybeth@greatergiftsnc.com Original application 05/31/2019 APPLICANT Please tell us about your organization. INFORMATION Mailing Address of PO Box 51277 Organization How did you hear Other about our grant program? Did you or a No representative of your orgnanization attend one of our grants training sessions? Nature of Arts Organization Organization Schools Only: If you are requesting funds for teaching artists, performing artists, or artists-in-residence, are you booking the artist(s) through The ArtsCenter's Arts in Schools Program? DocuSign Envelope ID:CDB6E7B1-56AF-4CA1-97EO-1BEOFD7D9DBA Organization North Carolina Arts in Action (NC AIA) uses dance, music and Description performance to instill self-esteem, perseverance, and excellence in children. NC AIA is an internationally acclaimed in-school, curriculum based, performing arts program for elementary students. As an associate of the National Dance Institute (NDI) in New York, the program is directed at developing life skills such as self-esteem, teamwork, and focus among students, particularly those who are underserved. We provide dance teaching from trained instructors, live music, and allow students rigorous exercise. NC AIA benefits 13 schools across Durham, Orange, Chatham and Wake counties and directly serves more than 1,300 children this year. NC AIA works with every child in the fourth grade at each school. A Lead Teacher/Choreographer, Musician, and Assistant Teacher lead every class. NC AIA reaches diverse low-income communities, and its partner schools are Title I. Since 2005, NC AIA has reached over 9,000 North Carolina students through direct instruction. More than just another dance education program, NC AIA motivates children to believe in themselves, provides an environment with professional expectations, yet the nurturing and encouragement to develop a personal standard of excellence. Teachers report that students who struggle in a traditional classroom gain confidence and increase their ability to focus. Implementing NC AIA in Title I schools is in direct response to a community need. School administrators believe that the NC AIA program enhances student learning. Rashkis Elementary's program assists Rashkis' underserved population. Rashkis has 502 children with these demographics: 29%are Asian; 11%are Hispanic; 14%are Black; 42%are White; 0.52%are American Indian; and 3%are two or more races, and 36% participate in the Free And Reduced Lunch program. Our staff of 4 full time and 11 contract employees includes 1 Hispanic, 4 Black and 10 white employees. Our board of 14 includes 2 Hispanic, 2 Black, and 10 white members, and one member of the LGBT community. NC AIA uses dance and music to define a standard of excellence through active movement, intellectual stimulation and artistic expression to build essential life skills children can carry into school and throughout life. One teacher reported, "Students who struggled academically were able to "shine" in NC AIA. This self-esteem that had been lacking started to spread into their academics, and they no longer gave up easily or considered themselves unable to do assignments." NC AIA's in-school program provides four months of weekly dance instruction to fourth grade students culminating in a full-scale performance for the entire school and community. The program's distinctive features are using dance as a medium to teach life skills; professional teaching artists trained in the NDI pedagogy teach the children; and an accompanist plays live music in every session! Arts in Action's expertise is teaching children how to find excellence in themselves and enhancing their learning experience in the classroom. The residency is an inclusive program — every child participates, regardless of social background, abilities or talent. DocuSign Envelope ID:CDB6E7B1-56AF-4CA1-97EO-1BEOFD7D9DBA During FY19-20, will No your organization receive operational support funding from the North Carolina Arts Council or the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources? Organization's EIN 203029784 Organization www.ncartsinaction.org Website Authorizing Official's Marlon Torres Name Authorizing Official's Executive Director Title Authorizing Official's 919-619-0483 Phone Authorizing Official's Marlon@ncartsinaction.org Email Applicant Race Hispanic/Latino Free and Reduced 36% Lunch Percentage Financial Overview 8fa0bb7c-06fe-484f-9445-d42ef5bea885.xlsx Organizational Financial Statements NC_Arts_in_Action_Financial_stmts_2018.pdf NCAIA budget_FY19.pdf FY 20_Budget_NC_AIA.xlsx Deficit/Surplus Our small surplus last year of $9,694 was placed into our reserve funds, to be used as we continue to expand our reach into new schools. PROJECT/PROGRAMTell us about your project or program INFORMATION Title of Grant Providing life skills through dance, music and performance for Request underserved students at Rashkis Elementary School through NC AIA's program. DocuSign Envelope ID:CDB6E7B1-56AF-4CA1-97EO-1BEOFD7D9DBA Grant Amount $3,500 Requested Is the person in No charge of this program or project different from the Authorizing Official? What are you A specific program or project requesting funding for? Project/Program NC AIA's program is active in one Orange County School — Rashkis Summary Elementary, where it has just celebrated its 14th year of performances. We are also exploring bringing the program to an elementary school in Hillsborough, which may come to fruition in the incoming school year depending on NC AIA staff availability. NC Arts in Action is committed to serving all children, and with a focus on underserved children in Durham, Chatham, Orange, and Wake County Schools with high rates of students participating in the free and reduced lunch program. These schools lack additional opportunities to engage children in activities beyond basic instruction. Children in these schools are typically ESL students living in poverty stricken areas of our community, with varying degrees of parental support and intervention. These children don't have the ability or resources to engage in out-of-school activities and have a very limited world view. Rashkis Elementary is a Title 1 School, with 36%of students receiving free and reduced lunch. Grant funding of $3,500 from the Orange County Arts Commission Will help NC AIA reach 100 elementary school children in Rashkis Elementary School in Orange County in 2019-20. As a direct result of these grants, the work of Arts in Action can be sustained in public schools eager for arts education for their students, but with little money to support it internally. The yearly cost per school involved in NC AIA is $17,500. Project Start Date August 1, 2019 (no earlier than July 1 , 2019) Project End Date (no May 30, 2020 later than June 30, 2020) DocuSign Envelope ID:CDB6E7B1-56AF-4CA1-97EO-1BEOFD7D9DBA 'roject Goals In combination with NC AIA's developed teaching techniques, and in alignment with NC Essential Standards, residency competency goals include: • Use dance vocabulary to describe how elements of movement are used to communicate ideas in dance. • Understand cultural, historical, and interdisciplinary connections with dance. • Utilize multiple perspectives and criteria in evaluating dances. • Identify how other arts disciplines are integrated into dance creation and performance. • Explain the influence of the choreographer's vision on the creative process in dance. • Interpret dance from personal, cultural, and historical contexts. A goal of the NC AIA program is to use the arts as a platform to build strong communities. In partnership with staff at Rashkis and at each of our 13 schools, through high quality dance education, we focus on providing a well-rounded experience to all students regardless of language barriers or economic status. School staff recognize that supporting NC AIA enriches students' learning both in and out of the classroom. After participation in NC AIA: • 95% of students feel better about what they can accomplish at school after completing the program • 93% of students feel better about going to school on NC AIA days • 90% report an increase in confidence; • 67%of parents report that their child has a positive attitude toward school attendance • 60% of parents report that their child has an improvement in the opinion of him/herself • 57% of parents report that their child has an increased interest in school academics DocuSign Envelope ID:CDB6E7B1-56AF-4CA1-97EO-1 BEOFD7D9DBA Cirruculum and Through an engaging dance pedagogy, NC Arts in Action's (NC AIA) Enrichment in-school residency seeks to provide inclusive dance opportunities that are grounded in the Essential Standards and North Carolina Common Core State Standards. Specifically, the residency seeks to: 1) Introduce fourth grade students to the basic elements of dance (body control, focus, time and space) in an inclusive, non-threatening way (NC Dance Essential Standard 4.DM.1) 2) Foster in students an understanding of how to use performance values (kinesthetic awareness, concentration, focus, and etiquette) to enhance dance performance (NC Dance Essential Standard 4.CP.2) and build upon their ability to demonstrate chronological thinking that will serve as a building block for more sophisticated dance education in subsequent grades (NC Dance Essential Standard 4.CP.1.1 3) Develop critical life skills such as leadership, teamwork, self- confidence, self-discipline, focus, resilience and commitment to excellence by using dance as both a tool to reinforce academic development and appreciation for the arts and humanities and an activity that can be practiced outside the classroom. 4) Use the arts as a platform to build strong communities. In partnership with the teachers and staff, through high quality dance education, the residency focuses on providing a well-rounded educational experience to all students regardless of language barriers or socioeconomic status. Additionally, the culminating performance for the residency is based on a cross-curricular theme, which students explore via dance during the residency. FY 19's theme was "Dancing the American Revolution." This upcoming year's theme will be announced later in June. Audience Description Rashkis has 502 children with these demographics: 29%are Asian; 11%are Hispanic; 14% are Black; 42%are White; 0.52% are American Indian; and 3%are two or more races, and 36% participate in the Free And Reduced Lunch program. The entire fourth grade of about 100 students directly participates in our program. The entire school watches the final performances, as do parents and community members, board members and supporters. DocuSign Envelope ID:CDB6E7B1-56AF-4CA1-97EO-1BEOFD7D9DBA Location Description This project seeks funding for NC Arts in Action's program at Mel and Zora Rashkis Elementary School, located at 601 Meadowmont Lane in Chapel Hill. The NC AIA in-school residency is an inclusive program that provides all children, regardless of talent, abilities, or special needs, the opportunity to dance and perform. In NC AIA, children with disabilities and non-disabled peers dance in partnership, with the goals of maximizing participation and challenging every dancer to achieve their best through teamwork, creativity, empathy, and discovery. Many dance steps in NC AIA have been adapted to work for all children. For example, if a child is in a wheelchair, instead of doing a plie in eight counts (a movement in which a dancer bends the knees and straightens them again), he or she can roll the chair forward and back in eight counts. Other techniques the program uses for working with children of all abilities successfully include: visual aids, taking time to allow for solo demonstration, breaking the class into smaller groups, and improvisation. Every fourth grader at Rashkis, including those who have limited proficiency in English, those receiving special education services, and those with physical limitations, will participate in the residency. To make the program accessible to as wide an audience as possible, fourth graders will present two performances, one during the school day for their peers, and one in the evening for the community. All the sessions, including the performances, will take place at the school's gym. DocuSign Envelope ID:CDB6E7B1-56AF-4CA1-97EO-1BEOFD7D9DBA Artist Description The four artists running the Orange and Durham County school programs are Marlon Torres, Alton Tisino, Doug Largent and Tiana Sutton. NC AIA's Executive Director, Marlon Torres, oversees the program in all schools. As former principal dancer of the international modern dance company Galumpha, Marlon created and performed award- winning choreography showcased around the world. His work as a Planner, Trainer, and Developer of Project Management Concepts through Body Movement received the 2014 Platinum Award from the NC Project Management Institute. He holds an MBA in marketing from the University of Leicester in the UK and earned a B.A. in theater and dance from Binghamton University. Marlon is Hispanic. Musical Director Doug Largent is a Carrboro, NC-based music director, double bassist, jazz organist and pianist. After earning his degree at UNC-Chapel Hill, Doug worked in New York City as a freelance musician at jazz clubs such as The Blue Note, Smalls, and the Jazz Standard. As a studio musician, he contributed to hundreds of projects, including Emmy-winning children's programs Wonder Pets, Sesame Street, and Third and Bird. After moving back to NC in 2010, Doug has played in productions at NC Theater, Burning Coal Theater, and Raleigh Little Theater. He served on the faculty of The UNC Jazz Workshop. His jazz group The Doug Largent Trio has released five albums. Doug plays organ and bass at Unity Church of the Triangle and Cornerstone Presbyterian. He accompanies ballet classes at Duke University. Doug is a part-time employee of Arts in Action. Doug is white. Associate Artistic Director Kathy Berberian is NC AIA Assistant Artistic Director. She danced with the Montgomery Ballet Company for many years and received a BFA in Dance from Florida State and an MA in Dance Education from NYU. She moved to New York City and performed with Omega Dance Company. She moved to Durham in 2001 and taught dance at Riverside High School, at WG Pearson Elementary, and at NC School of Science and Math in Durham. She is White. Tiana Sutton is a dancer and choreographer who has been with NC AIA for the past two years. She teaches hip hop at several area schools and is trained in the NDI methodology. Tiana is African American. Are you hiring Yes multicultural artists with the requested funds from this grant? DocuSign Envelope ID:CDB6E7B1-56AF-4CA1-97EO-1BEOFD7D9DBA What is the total 3500 amount you will pay the multicultural artists with the funds you receive from this grant? How will the This program is offered to the entire fourth grade class at Rashkis project/program be Elementary School, during the school day. Therefore publicity to publicized and ensure participation is not needed. However, since the program is promoted to reach partly funded by individual donors, businesses and foundations, NC intended Arts in Action uses a combination of social media tools, including our participants? webpage, Facebook, Constant Contact and Twitter, to promote our performances. We also work with a video production company, Centerline Productions, to help us promote our work throughout the community. NCAIA utilizes several social media tools, including our webpage, Facebook, Constant Contact and Twitter, to promote our programs and all performances. A media and marketing company, Brasco, helps us with our message in the community. Last year, a video production company, Centerline Productions, produced three videos for targeted audiences, to help us promote our work throughout the community. In addition, we produce a printed annual report, thrice yearly print newsletters, and a monthly electronic newsletter, to market NC Arts in Action throughout the Triangle and region. How will you NC Arts in Action draws from evaluations, direct quotes from evaluate the success students, parents, teachers and administrators to see if the intended of the program? targets have been met. NC Arts in Action utilizes the assistance of The Link Group in RTP, which has developed child friendly assessment tools. The Link Group also share this info with the WCPSS internal evaluation and research staff for further input and refinement. Gathering good data is a critical goal for NC Arts in Action. In addition, the Arts in Action program success will be measured through a combination of data related to: Number of students participating in the program; Increase in pre-NC Arts in Action and post-NC Arts in Action academic achievement and measurable improved classroom behaviors; Qualitative data from classroom teachers on individual student improvement and self- assessment; Continuity of the program; Increase in donors and supporters from the community; and Student school attendance on NC Arts in Action days. NC Arts in Action is grateful for your consideration of this $3,500 request to help support Rashkis in offering this transformative program. NC Arts in Action reaches hundreds of public school students with an internationally acclaimed curriculum and teaching methodology that truly changes lives. NC AIA looks forward to the opportunity to continue this important partnership with the Orange County Arts Commission to support children and schools most at need in our community. DocuSign Envelope ID:CDB6E7B1-56AF-4CA1-97EO-1BEOFD7D9DBA PROJ ECT/PROGRAM Please fill out the charts below with your project's expenses and BUDGET income. Use the "Explanation" box to offer details for each category. NOTE: The Total Cash Expense must equal the Total Cash Income. NOTE FOR Only requests for program/project funds need to submit a PANELISTS program/project budget. Requests for operating funds should be evaluated using the organization's financial docs submitted under "Organization Information." Project Expense 134f3bdb-0313-4cb2-8d72-e771 f8d5fb74.xlsx Project Income 45c5cdea-ad1 a-4992-ae87-566331891 a42.xlsx Resumes of artists/administrators Doug_Largent_resume.pdf resume_-_kathy_berberian.pdf Resume-Marion_Torres.pdf TianaSuttonresume.pdf Board of Directors List Board_List_2018_-_2019.pdf IRS Tax Exemption NC_AIA IRS_Letter.pdf Publicity Samples Arts lnAction_annua Ire port_2018_final_copy.pdf RASHKIS_Playbill_2018-2019.pdf Work Samples Work_samples_for Tiana_and_Doug.pdf Video Sample: https://vimeo.com/329082278 External Link Letters of support (optional) Rash kis_Letter of Support_for NC_AIA.pdf