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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-695-E Arts - Jan-Ru Wan arts grant DocuSign Envelope ID:39D79395-43FF-4C9D-AAA1-F90C06B72BE8 �i G ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION September 26, 2019 Wan,Jan-Ru 8403Inverness Way Chapel Hill, NC 27516 GRANT AWARD LETTER Fiscal Year 2020 Grant Category ❑Grassroots Arts Program MArtist Project Grant Program Funding Source El North Carolina Arts Council X❑Orange County Award $1337.6 Date July 1, 2019 End Date June 30, 2020 OCAC Report Due Monday,July 13, 2020 Project Title The silcene Force Stipulations ❑Grantee must spend $0 on the hiring of multicultural artists specified in the grant L application. o Grantee must properly credit the Orange County Arts Commission using the proper logo on all publicity materials. Download logos on the OCAC website at https://artsorange.org/grants/grantee-resources ❑Grantee 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 ILO https://artsorange.org/grants/grantee-resources ❑X 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.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:39D79395-43FF-4C9D-AAA1-F90C06B72BE8 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 Jan- Ru Wan("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 three hundred thirty-seven dollars and sixty cents ($ 1337.60) 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:39D79395-43FF-4C9D-AAA1-F90C06B72BE8 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 $1337.60 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:39D79395-43FF-4C9D-AAA1-F90C06B72BE8 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. x 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. 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:39D79395-43FF-4C9D-AAA1-F90C06B72BE8 (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:39D79395-43FF-4C9D-AAA1-F90C06B72BE8 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 Docu Sig ned by: (1 _k3" 10/1/2019 F385E985E2E346D . Date For and on behalf of Orange County Government �ocu5igned by: �6lnJln.1l. KALY� 10/2/2019 0637994B755E477.. —junty Manager Date 5 Revised July 2018 DocuSign Envelope ID:39D79395-43FF-4C9D-AAA1-F90C06B72BE8 Orange County Arts Commission Powered by Submittable [� Name Jan-Ru Wan 06/02/2019 Jan-Ru Wan .. 2019-20 Artist Project Grant Program id. 13259939 Application 8403 Inverness Way Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516 NC United States 9196190846 janruwan@gmail.com Original application 06/02/2019 APPLICANT n/a INFORMATION Complete Mailing 8403 Inverness Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Address Email janruwan@gmail.com Primary Phone 919-619-0846 Website www.janruwan.com How did you hear OCAC Enews about our grant program? Did you attend Artist No Project Grant Training Session? PROJECT/PROGRAM Tell us about your project or program INFORMATION Title of Grant Request The silcene Force Grant Amount $1950 Requested Project Start Date (no March 2020-May 2020 earlier than July 1, 2019) Project End Date (no May 15th 2020 later than June 30, 2020) DocuSign Envelope ID:39D79395-43FF-4C9D-AAA1-F90C06B72BE8 Project/Program This public exhibition/performing project has evolved from my recent work Summary called "The Noise We Make;" (see submitted images #1,#2,#3). This project grant will support finically with my new proposed installation work titled, "Have You Heard Me? Have You Seen Me?". In addition to the exhibition, there will be an opening event with the collaboration with a contemporary Taiwanese dancer, Pin-Han Lin, and voice performers from sister voice of Chapel Hill. Throughout history, women's voices have often been silenced. Yet, silence itself can send a loud and clear message. It is this concept--the voice of a silent force--that I have chosen to portray through the assemblage of hundreds of rusted bells that no longer make any sound in my 2019 work called: The Noise We Made. Each bell is hand-dipped in wax, and this technique expresses the compelling sensation of hidden voices that have been forced into silence. Their inner presence echoes through the silent bells, acknowledging the resiliency of women. For the new installation, I use objects including wax-coated rusted bells, transparent collar supporters, and ceramic spoons. I portray women's voices that have been forced into silence and I plan to collaborate a contemporary dancer and a singer/singers to explore various ways of express our voice, such as objects, body language, and pure voice without words. "Have You Heard Me? Have You Seen Me?" installation is a total of 35-40 transparent plastic shirt collar supporters (referred to as "collar sculpture" below) will each be secured in a circle shape and attached to the long walls of the main gallery in the Carrboro Art Center. Each collar-sculpture will be embroidered with repeating text in white thread, including phrases such as: Have You Seen Me? Have You Heard Me?, Where is My Home? Am I Too Loud? Am I beautiful? Each collar sculpture will be 8 inches wide and suspended approximately five feet from the ground. A length of hand- dyed gradation color thread will be looped through each collar sculpture with 8-10 feet of thread left to reach to the center of gallery. The thread reaches towards the center of the gallery. Each piece of string will be weighted to the floor by a rusted wax-dipped bells or a red wax-stained white ceramic spoon, creating an organic space. Through this space created by different objects, a dancer will interact with the sculpture, exploring the connected objects and discovering each ceramic spoon contains a red wax stain following by the voice created by children from sister voice of Chapel Hill. Partly funding will go to documentation for the recording event as well as interview recording with children to talk about how they like their own voice and why anomalously which could accompany with the duration of the exhibition or development for future works. Financially supports are greatly needed for this collaboration to develop and to present for the public. Hope this project will create a new voice for young girls for generation to come. Community Impact Inspired by recent events related to women's right across the nation. This project will increase public awareness and celebrated women's resilience. With the collaboration with a young Taiwanese dancer and members from sister's voice proving a great dynamic force in the propose space and in the community. Sister Voice was founded in 2008 by Leandra Strope and was formed to give girls between the ages of eight and fourteen a place to develop their voices and create beauty in the world, and to understand how their own voices can make a difference. As girls develop a supportive community and develop competence with their voices, they come to embody confidence, both in singing and in relationships, which can then carry them through their lives. DocuSign Envelope ID:39D79395-43FF-4C9D-AAA1-F90C06B72BE8 Artist Experience We, Jan-Ru Wan have 20 years of cumulative experience working in the medium of textiles, and has extensive experience with large-scale, multifaceted public sector arts projects, most recently with In Cloth We Remember (2014-15), which was a joint partnership between the artists, Cary Art Center, Cary Senior Center and the Cary Teen Council. Over the course of eight months, the Wan collected articles of clothing from citizens, recorded their associated stories and memories, and transformed the clothing into a permanent art installation at the Cary Art Center. Then Wan cut the donated clothing and pieced fragments together to make panels. Through a series of workshops held at the Cary Senior Center, participants screen-printed, embroidered and stitched on the panels, adding their personal touch and perspective. Teens from the Cary Teen Council documented the entire process and made a short documentary film. (See video at this link). Prior to that project, Jan-Ru Wan completed a similar public sector permanent installation at the Seymour Senior Center in Chapel Hill in 2011-12, Up Close and Personal. Below is the video of testimony from the participants for both projects. https://www.dropbox.com/s/5xfemgn9apagzfk/CommunityProject_Cloth.mov d I=0 PROJECT/PROGRAM Please fill out the charts below with your project's expenses and income. BUDGET Use the "Explanation" box to offer details for each category. NOTE: The Total Cash Expense must equal the Total Cash Income. Budgeted Expense 549285ae-37a4-4192-8941-0035a3d81 c5e.xlsx Budgeted Income 5ac89bbf-94db-442f-al a2-Odbe23656879.xlsx Resumes of artists/administrators Wan_JanRu_2019.docx Pin-Han_RESUME.pdf Sisters_Voices_Description.pdf Publicity Samples Detail—and—shadow of rusted_bells.jpg chines_dolls.jpg front—view of kneeling.jpg Work Samples wan-2019.pdf Video Sample: https://youtu.be/yl DPYo1 clYw External Link Letters of support (optional)