HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 05-11-2021; 10 - Arts Commission - Appointments Discussion 1
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 11, 2021
Action Agenda
Item No. 10
SUBJECT: Arts Commission — Appointment Discussion
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S):
Membership Roster INFORMATION CONTACT:
Recommendation Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130
Application for Person Recommended
Applicant Interest List
Applications of Persons on the Interest List
PURPOSE: To discuss an appointment to the Arts Commission.
BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration.
NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION
REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
Hannah Fatool UNC Student First Full Term 06/30/2022
Representative
NOTE - If the individual listed above is appointed, the following vacancies remain:
• None
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to
this item:
• GOAL: ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION
Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and
volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board discuss an appointment to
the Arts Commission.
2
Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Arts Commission
Meeting Times: 6:00 pm second Monday of each month Contact Person:Katie Murray
Meeting Place: Alternating Contact Phone: 919-245-2335
Positions: 15 Length:3 years Terms: 2
Description: The members of this commission are appointed by the Board of Commissioners.The Arts Commission is housed with the
Economic Development Department.It recommends strategies to promote the artistic and cultural growth of Orange County,
advises the Board of Commissioners on matters involving the arts,and acts as the granting panel for funding programs
available to individual artists and non-profit groups sponsoring arts projects in Orange County.
Marcela Slade
1 First Appointed: 12/04/2017
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/08/2018
Ethnic Background: Other Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2021
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
Mr John Bemis
2 First Appointed: 02/16/2021
Gender Identity: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 02/16/2021
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2024
Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
Matthew Keith
3 First Appointed: 10/06/2020
Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 10/06/2020
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2021
Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: UNC Student Representative Number of Terms: 1
Daniel Mayer
4 First Appointed: 09/06/2016
Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/05/2020
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2023
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2
Dr. Crystal Wu
5 First Appointed: 03/16/2021
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/16/2021
Ethnic Background: Asian American Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2024
Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
Linda Williamson
6 First Appointed: 12/04/2017
Gender Identity: Female Township: Cheeks Current Appointment: 09/17/2019
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 09/30/2022
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
Tuesday,May 4,2021 Page 1
3
Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Arts Commission
Meeting Times: 6:00 pm second Monday of each month Contact Person:Katie Murray
Meeting Place: Alternating Contact Phone: 919-245-2335
Positions: 15 Length:3 years Terms: 2
Sean Bailey
7 First Appointed: 10/06/2020
Gender Identity: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 10/06/2020
Ethnic Background: African American Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 09/30/2023
Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
Ms Lindsay Metivier
8 First Appointed: 03/16/2021
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/16/2021
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2024
Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
Ms. Krista Bremer
9 First Appointed: 05/05/2020
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/05/2020
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2023
Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
Mr. Marlon Torres
10 First Appointed: 12/04/2017
Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/05/2020
Ethnic Background: Hispanic Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2023
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2
Mr Brad Porter
11 First Appointed: 05/05/2020
Gender Identity: Male Township: Bingham Current Appointment: 05/05/2020
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2023
Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
Anita Mills
12 First Appointed: 03/21/2017
Gender Identity: Female Township: Little River Current Appointment: 02/16/2021
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2024
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2
Tuesday,May 4,2021 Page 2
4
Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Arts Commission
Meeting Times: 6:00 pm second Monday of each month Contact Person:Katie Murray
Meeting Place: Alternating Contact Phone: 919-245-2335
Positions: 15 Length:3 years Terms: 2
Mr. Frederick Joiner
13 Chair First Appointed: 02/06/2018
Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 02/16/2021
Ethnic Background: African American Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2024
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2
Mr Justin Haslett
14 First Appointed: 02/19/2019
Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 09/17/2019
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 09/30/2022
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
Delia Keefe
15 Secretary First Appointed: 04/05/2016
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/19/2019
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2022
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2
Tuesday,May 4,2021 Page 3
I // 5
IV
ORANGE COUNTY
ARTS COMMISSION
May 4, 2021
Laura Jensen
Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners
300 Tryon St.
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Dear Laura:
By electronic vote on May 3, 2021,the Orange County Arts Commission Advisory Board approved the appointment
of Hannah Fatool to Position#3 as the OCAC/UNC Student Liaison for the 2021-22 school year.This is term will
expire June 30, 2022.
Ms. Fatool is actively involved in the performing arts on campus at UNC. She is a producer for Kenan Theatre
Company,the Executive Director of Operations for the student theatre group Company Carolina,and the current
President of the honors theatre fraternity Alpha Psi Omega. Her role as liaison between our organizations,as well
as her input as a current student and local artist,will be invaluable for the future initiatives of the OCAC.
Sincerely,
Katie Murray
Arts Commission Director
ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION
200 South Cameron Street I Hillsborough,NC 27278
919.245.2335 1 www.artsorange.org I arts@orangecountync.gov
6
Page 1 of 2 Hannah Fatool
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Hannah Fatool
Name Called:
Home Address: 405 S Merritt Mill Rd, Apt B.
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone: 9199092345
Email: hannahlf@live.unc.edu
Year of OC Residence: 2020
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits
Gender Identity: Female
Ethnic Background: White
Age Range: 18-34
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Dramatic Arts and Linguistics major at UNC Chapel Hill
President of Alpha Psi Omega at UNC Chapel Hill
Director of Operations at Company Carolina
Producer with Kenan Theatre Company
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
N/A
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Arts Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I am a third-year Dramatic Arts and Linguistics major at the University of North Carolina Chapel
Hill. During my time at UNC, I have worked with several student theatre groups on campus as a
director, producer, and board executive. I also frequently work and volunteer at PlayMakers
Repertory Company and have many connections to the artists who work there. I serve as a
producer for Kenan Theatre Company, the Executive Director of Operations for the student
theatre group Company Carolina, the current President of the honors theatre fraternity Alpha Psi
Omega. Through these experiences, leadership roles, and my connections to the broader arts
community at UNC, I am well suited to share campus arts news with the Orange County Arts
Commission and to help inform student artists about events and opportunities relating to the Arts
Commission.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I would be honored at the opportunity to serve on the Orange County Arts Commission with
other local creatives and innovators. Working with fellow artists--in diverse artistic fields--to
amplify the artistic landscape of Orange County would be an invaluable experience in
broadening my knowledge base and connection to the community. I would be thrilled at the
opportunity to bring my own voice and skillset to the conversation. As someone who spends a
great deal of her time creating theatre in Orange County, I am uniquely passionate about the
opportunities and resources available to local artists. I would be incredibly grateful and
exhilarated by this chance to help bring new art and increased accessibility to the Orange County
7
Page 2 of 2 Hannah Fatool
community.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
As a student artist on the Orange County Arts Commission, I would connect the board to the
UNC campus and provide a window into the vast amount of student art created and shared each
semester. Serving on the executive boards of several theatre organizations on campus--along
with directing and producing my own work--I have a firsthand knowledge of many challenges that
student groups face to acquire the resources and funding necessary to accomplish their goals.
Sharing my experience and the experiences of my peers with the Orange County Arts
Commission, I would be able to call attention to various areas of need within Orange County and
help underscore the importance of supporting new voices in the arts community.
Conflict of Interest:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 4/25/2021 11:34:25 AM Date Printed: 5/3/2021
8
Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Katie Murray
Arts Commission Contact Phone: 919-245-2335
Mrs. Lili Engelhardt
Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 07/29/2020
Ethnic Background: Asian American Township: Chapel Hill
Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits
Also Serves On:
Hannah Fatool
Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 04/25/2021
Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill
Age Range: 18-34 Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits
Also Serves On:
Ryan Jackson
Gender Identity: Choose not to disclose Date Applied: 04/21/2021
Ethnic Background: Other Township: Chapel Hill
Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits
Also Serves On:
Ms. Heather Lewis
Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 12/31/2019
Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill
Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Lin-fits
Also Serves On:
Art Menius
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 12/28/2020
Ethnic Background: White Township: Little River
Age Range: 60+ Res.Eligibility: County
Also Serves On: Historic Preservation Commission(APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF ORAN
Drew Remaley
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 12/30/2019
Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough
Age Range: 60+ Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough Town Limits
Also Serves On:
Tuesday,May 4,2021 Page 1 of 2
9
Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Katie Murray
Arts Commission Contact Phone: 919-245-2335
Mr Lamar Richards
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 09/16/2020
Ethnic Background: African American Township: Chapel Hill
Age Range: 18-34 Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits
Also Serves On:
Macie Rouse
Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 08/24/2020
Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill
Age Range: 18-34 Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits
Also Serves On:
Mrs Sarah Shore
Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 02/19/2021
Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill
Age Range: 18-34 Res.Eligibility: County
Also Serves On:
Arthur Sprinczeles
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 03/05/2019
Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough
Age Range: Res.Eligibility: County
Also Serves On: Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Mr. Nicholas Volant
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 12/16/2019
Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill
Age Range: 18-34 Res.Eligibility: Carrboro JPA
Also Serves On:
Tuesday,May 4,2021 Page 2 of 2
10
Page 1 of 2 Lili Engelhardt
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mrs. Lili Engelhardt
Name Called:
Home Address: 303 Lake Hogan Farm Road
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone: 919 923 2844
Email: lili@engelhardt.com
Year of OC Residence: 2009
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits
Gender Identity: Female
Ethnic Background: Asian American
Age Range: 35-59
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
With the effort required to launch our new business, I have been forced to curtail my
community and organizational work. That being said, community involvement has always
been core to my values. Some of my past work includes:
2017 - Published Down syndrome portrait book as fundraiser for Anna s Angels, Gigi s
Playhouse, and the Triangle Down Syndrome Network
2015 - 2017 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Leadership Team
2015 - 2017 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle - Board of Directors
2011-21017 - Lili Engelhardt Fine Art donated over $750,000 of goods and services to
local non profits
2001 - NY City Partnership and ReSTART Central - Helped companies affected by 9/11
recover and helped allocate grant money to affected businesses
2001 - Helped create This is New York, a photography book that chronicled the rise and
fall of the Twin Towers.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have an MBA and strong analytical skills that can be used in analyzing proposals and
evaluating marketing plans.
I have traveled throughout the world extensively, lived /worked in several countries as well as
cities throughout the US, and have many points of reference for what different travelers are
looking for and may appreciate/ remember.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
11
Page 2 of 2 Lili Engelhardt
I want to get involved in the community and help continue to make it a desirable destination and
look for ways to grow its appeal even more.
The work that I am doing with frolyk ties in closely with the goal of the Orange County Visitor s
bureau to bring people to Orange County and to show them what an amazing place it is.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
My art background has been primarily in the visual arts with photography as a focus. I have
been involved in photography for twenty years, running a studio for five years, and now doing
primarily on-site studio work. I am passionate about art as a way of helping people see deeper,
understand more, and connect more authentically. I am a strong believer in public art and
building community and connection through art. I don't know if this contributes to the diversity of
viewpoints... I hope so. Please feel free to ask more questions if this does not answer your
question or if you would like more information. I am passionate about art and would love to help.
Conflict of Interest:
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I hold an MBA and a BA in applied mathematics and economics. This plus my experience in
investment banking, technology market development and strategic planning have given me a
strong background in business analysis. I have worked in companies of many different sizes
from large corporations and mid sized companies to small companies and ground floor
startups. Having run startups in Orange County, I have a strong understanding of the issues
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I would like to get involved to help small businesses flourish in Orange County.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Arts Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I ran a successful portrait studio for six years in Chapel Hill. I understand what it is like to work
in the art world in Orange County.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I am a strong believer in the arts and the importance of the arts in the community and in
education.
I come from a family of artists (oil painter and sculptor, musicians) and art has been
fundamental to how I see the world.
It is important to me to see the arts flourish in a world where they often get left behind.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 7/29/2020 Date Printed: 7/29/2020
12
Page 1 of 2 Ryan Jackson
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Ryan Jackson
Name Called:
Home Address: 212 Cobble Ridge Drive
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone: 9196361910
Email: rcjackson@nc.rr.com
Year of OC Residence: 2011
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits
Gender Identity: Choose not to disclose
Ethnic Background: Other
Age Range: 35-59
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
I hold a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Memphis and have taught
photography and digital imaging in TN, NY, and NC. Former member of the Durham Arts
Council Staff organizing and recruiting instructors, exhibiting local art, reviewing grant
applications, and maintaining area budget/facilities.
Would love to be part of the Orange County Arts Commission.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
N/A
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Arts Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I hold a BFA from the Rochester Institute of Technology, an MFA from the University of Memphis
and have taught art, photography, digital imaging, and web design/development at the college
and university level in Tennessee, upstate New York, and in North Carolina. I am a former
member of the Durham Arts Council having recruited and organized instructors, reviewed grant
applications, collected and exhibited works by local/community artists, wrote grants in support of
art education programs, and maintained area budget and facilities.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I would like to help make sure art is not forgotten or over looked and that artists in all phased of
their practice, receive the support and resources they need to express their vision, ideas, and
passions.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
With my 30+ years in art, my experience is not rooted in a single discipline or belief. Instead, I
think of viewpoint as a stew with ingredients born from the five states I have worked in, the three
countries I have lived in, the eight colleges/universities I studied at, and the seven
colleges/universities I have taught at. I am beholden to no philosophy or media and appreciate
the creation of what has not previously existed and I would like to help foster that process of
creation.
13
Page 2 of 2 Ryan Jackson
Conflict of Interest:
Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
In pursuit of my associate s, bachelor s, and a master s degrees I have attended eight different
colleges and university. I also taught at the community college and university level for many
years and have server of institutional boards ranging for student discipline, academic
programming, and area budgets.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
As higher education becomes an economic and societal requirement, community colleges must
lead the way towards affordable educational goals. I would like to serve on this committee to
ensure Durham Tech is well placed to serve our local community and students in their
educational and career development pursuits.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
Having attended and taught at colleges/universities from several different states, I have
experienced a range of ideologies, institutional practices, and traditions. I hope my broad back
ground will allow me to present a new perspective and potential solutions to the issues faced by
Durham Tech, our students, and staff/faculty.
Conflict of Interest:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 4/21/2021 7:44:09 AM Date Printed: 4/26/2021
14
Page 1 of 2 Heather Lewis
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Ms. Heather Lewis
Name Called:
Home Address: 121 Westview Dr. #28
Carrboro NC 27510
Phone: 919-966-1929
Email: hlewis22@unc.edu
Year of OC Residence: 2012
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits
Gender Identity: Female
Ethnic Background: white
Age Range: 35-59
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Arts Commission Board Member, Town of Carrboro
Chapel Hill / Carrboro School District Leader, NC PTA Reflections Art Program
UNC Employee Forum Delegate, Division 5, Administrative Support Workers, Health
Affairs
UNC Community Service Committee
UNC Communications Committee
Girl Scout Troop Leader Troop #422
Carrboro Elementary Advocacy Chair
Carrboro Elementary Room Parent
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
N/A
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Arts Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
2006
Master of Fine Art in Photographic Imaging
a€¢GPA 3.6 on a 4.0 scale
Thesis Title: a€cePost Memorya€-
2003 Art Institute of Atlanta
Associates of Art in Photographic Imaging
a€¢GPA 3.4 on a 4.0 scale
2000 East Carolina University
15
Page 2 of 2 Heather Lewis
Bachelor of Art in Metal Design
a€¢GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I enjoy the community involvement, especially with a focus on the arts.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
I have three art degrees and have participated in the Carrboro Arts Council, am the district
leader for the National PTA art contest, and work in the arts.
Conflict of Interest:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 12/31/2019 Date Printed: 12/31/2019
16
Page 1 of 3 Art Menius
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Art Menius
Name Called:
Home Address: 4720 Green Riley Road
Rougemont NC 27572
Phone: 919-675-2787
Email: art@artmenius.com
Year of OC Residence: 1973
Township of Residence: Little River
Zone of Residence: County
Gender Identity: Male
Ethnic Background: White
Age Range: 60+
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
In last year on OC Historical Commission as vice chair Just completed six years on
OUTboard, chair 2019 President, Rotary Club of Chapel Hill 2020-2021 Treasurer, Public
Gallery of Carrboro dba WCOM radio;member representative, Chapel Hill - Carrboro
Chamber of Commerce Show host, WHUP community radio
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Orange County Historical Commission (2015-2021) OUTBoard (Sept 2014 - November
2020), Chair 2019
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Marketing and sponsorship director 1997-2007 for MerleFest, building media impressions from
less than 10,000,000 to 256,000,000, while developing branding and growing event to 80,000
attendees over 4 days. Served on Wilkes County team involved in creating Blue Ridge National
Heritage Area and received National Park Service s Gateway Community training. Former
director of The ArtsCenter in Carrboro Served on and did contract work for Letcher County(KY)
Tourism Board Produced outdoor festivals and indoor concerts in NC, KY, and MD. Worked with
Owensboro-Daviess County(KY) Tourism Authority to create the IBMA Bluegrass Fan Fest and
World of Bluegrass 1985 - 1990 (both events now in Raleigh as Wide Open Bluegrass) Worked
for NC Historical Sites division 1977-1981, 1985 Facility for looking at events from the customer
perspective
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Tourism more and more will be a driver of the local economy in Orange County. I have the
experience to contribute to this effort and a well established relationship with Visitor Bureau staff
and a familiarity with their operations. As a kid growing up in Raleigh long ago, Hillsboro (as it
was spelled back then) and Chapel Hill were our primary day trip destinations. My mother s
family has lived in Orange County most of the 268 years the country has existed. Good
knowledge of Orange County history including peer reviewed work on antebellum agricultural
history and the end of the Civil War here and familiarity with historical architecture resources.
17
Page 2 of 3 Art Menius
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
I have a strong perspective and experience in event and cultural tourism and on using the arts
and history as tourism drivers. I have considerable experience on working on tourism driving
activities and organizations in other areas. I have a life time association with rural Orange
County and an urban upbringing and am the rare individual who has lived in both southern and
quite northern Orange County.
Any personal or business interest(s)that could create a conflict of interest:
Conflict of Interest:
Arts Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have worked in the arts since March 1983, serving as director of The ArtsCenter in Carrboro,
Appalshop in Whitesburg, KY, and founding executive director of both the International
Bluegrass Music Association and Folk Alliance International. I spent ten years working full time
for MerleFest in marketing and sponsorship. I currently host music programs on WCOM, where I
am also board secretary, and WHUP. I formerly hosted a local arts talk show on WCHL. I have
supervised non-profit radio stations, an archival repository, theatre programs, and documentary
film producers and budgets up $3,000,000. 1 have nearly 50 years experience serving on non-
profit board and government commissions. I served three years on the Carrboro Arts
Commission.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I am deeply committed to the arts and to Orange County. The arts have been my life and
continue to be as one of the world s leading promoters of music to folk radio and as an artist
manager. Yet I have reached the giving back stage of my career.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
I bring the perspective of more than 40 years working in diverse aspects of the cultural industries
including roots, bluegrass, and Americana music, theatre, visual, documentary film, and TV. I
know both the non-profit and for profit arts worlds and have worldwide connections in the folk
arts. I have a life time association with rural Orange County and an urban upbringing and am the
rare individual who has lived in both southern and quite northern Orange County.
Conflict of Interest:
Although the arts commission normally cannot fund the Public Gallery of Carrboro, on whose
board I shall serve until 12/31/2021, PGC did receive an emergency NCCares grant in
December 2020.
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL
Application Date: 4/5/2016
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
BA and MA from UNC-CH in history 3.5 years as a public sector historian for NC Dept of
Cultural Resources: Historic Sites Sections Several peer reviewed history publications Special
concentration in history of the Regulators
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I have held a deep interest in the history of Orange County since childhood and conducted
original research into the Regulators for my baccalaureate honors thesis and on Scots economic
activities in late colonial Orange County in grad school. I consider O
Conflict of Interest:
18
Page 3 of 3 Art Menius
Orange Unified Transportation Board
Application Date: 10/6/2014
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have extensive experience in community economic development and community based
planning. In my work with Creative Carrboro, planning a proposed arts district, and with the
proposed Arts and Innovation Center I have worked closely with the Carrboro Plan
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I wish to represent the planning interests on the transportation board. In Orange, Chatham, and
Wilkes County, NC and Letcher County, KY, I have seen how transportation shapes and builds
strong communities OR undos them.
Conflict of Interest:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 12/28/2020 Date Printed: 12/29/2020
19
Page 1 of 1 Drew Remaley
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Drew Remaley
Name Called:
Home Address: 405 West Queen St.
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone: 919-422-7574
Email: drewshousenc@gmail.com
Year of OC Residence: 2012
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits
Gender Identity: Male
Ethnic Background: white
Age Range: 60+
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
None
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
none
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Arts Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Designing architecture and creating art for fifty years
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Love of art and expression
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
I have been building and designing for most of my life as well as being a musician. I feel that
with my art and design background in addition to building background I could be of value on a
historic or artistic board of advisers.
Conflict of Interest:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 12/30/2019 Date Printed: 12/30/2019
20
Page 1 of 2 Lamar Richards
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr Lamar Richards
Name Called:
Home Address: 201 S Elliott Rd
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone: 8037181845
Email: lamarg@live.unc.edu
Year of OC Residence: 2018
Township of Residence:
Zone of Residence:
Gender Identity: Male
Ethnic Background: African American
Age Range: 18-34
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Chair, UNC Commission on Campus Equality and Student Equity
Commissioner, UNC Community Belonging Taskforce
National Vice President, National Vocal Arts and Performance Alliance
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
N/A
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Arts Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I am currently majoring in Clinical Psychology and Public Policy, with a minor in Organizational
Leadership at UNC Chapel Hill. I am a trained vocalist and have performed (and placed) at
Carnegie Hall in NYC, NY. I lead the South Carolina State Concert Choir and serve as Vocal
Consultant to the UNC Vocal Ensemble.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
As a UNC student I find insurmountable value in the benefits of integrating culture-based arts
into our everyday lives -- especially considering today s racial climate. I d like to contribute my
leadership and advocacy to the Arts commission to advocate alongside others for my culture-
based programming and minority efforts in the arts.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
Without a doubt I will bring a very diverse perspective to the table as an undergraduate student,
South Carolina native, and trained vocalist.
Conflict of Interest:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
21
Page 2 of 2 Lamar Richards
This application was current on: 9/16/2020 12:00:51 AM Date Printed: 9/16/2020
22
Page 1 of 2 Macie Rouse
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Macie Rouse
Name Called:
Home Address: 373 A Umstead Drive
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone: 913-957-0908
Email: macierouse@gmail.com
Year of OC Residence: 2020
Township of Residence:
Zone of Residence:
Gender Identity: Female
Ethnic Background: White
Age Range: 18-34
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
International City and Council Management Association; Wildflower Lane Farm volunteer;
MPA Student 5E" UNC School of Government; Research Assistant 5E" UNC School of
Government
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
N/A
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways and Recreation Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I received my B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Kansas. I am pursing my mastera€TMs
degree in Public Administration where my coursework includes law for public administration, city
and council management, and professional communications. I was a volunteer for Friends of the
Kaw a€" a non-profit serving the Kansas River a€` where I helped in riverbank restoration and
water clean-up projects to improve recreation for the Lawrence, Kansas community. I am an
active user of Orange County parks.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I intend to pursue a career in government following my mastera€TMs degree. I am most
interested in working for a parks department. I am an outdoor enthusiast and avid park user and
hope to advocate for Orange County residents who benefit from our parks.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
As a mid-twenty-year-old, I offer a perspective that represents the needs of our younger
generation. I also will offer viewpoints from the UNC graduate student population - a large
demographic in Orange County. Finally, my anthropology education has taught me how to
navigate and understand diverse cultural perspectives through observation and listening.
Conflict of Interest:
N/A
23
Page 2 of 2 Made Rouse
Arts Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I was a dance instructor and competition team director for four years, where I choreographed
routines, created costumes, and helped develop season ballet performances. I received a minor
in African and African American Studies and studied three years of advanced Kiswahili. I
collaborated with Tanzanian students and professors in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania for three
months in 2019 and 2018 and have an understanding of East African culture.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I believe it is vital we provide our youth with artistic and cultural development opportunities,
especially during these unprecedented times. These programs expose people to diverse
perspectives and provide a healthy outlet. I want to ensure all Orange County residents have
access to the arts and are given opportunities to explore these programs from diverse cultures.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
As a mid-twenty-year-old, I offer a perspective that represents the needs of our younger
generation. I also will offer viewpoints from the UNC graduate student population - a large
demographic in Orange County. Finally, my anthropology education has taught me how to
navigate and understand diverse cultural perspectives through observation and listening.
Conflict of Interest:
N/A
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 8/24/2020 8:46:04 PM Date Printed: 8/25/2020
24
Page 1 of 2 Sarah Shore
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mrs Sarah Shore
Name Called:
Home Address: 3501 Old NC 86
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone: 336-413-2271
Email: scmorris313@gmail.com
Year of OC Residence: 2016
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: County
Gender Identity: Female
Ethnic Background: White
Age Range: 18-34
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
First Baptist Church, Hillsborough
Small business owner, Cardinal Fern Marketing, LLC
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Arts Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have a masters in Arts Administration from Boston University. I worked for United Arts Council
of Raleigh and Wake County as a fundraiser, and have served on the Brookline Arts
Commission (Brookline, MA), and as a panelist for the Indianapolis Arts Council awarding
$1,000,000 to various arts nonprofits. Additionally, I served as volunteer president at SECCA
and a docent at the Reynolda House Museum of American Art.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I love the arts, and I have a passion to help further the arts in area. I believe the arts enrich the
community for future generations.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
I have worked with arts councils across our country, and have worked arts and professionals of
all backgrounds. I have extensive experience working with boards as a member and as a staff
member, which is an unique view of both sides.
Conflict of Interest:
25
Page 2 of 2 Sarah Shore
Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I grew up in a small suburb outside of Winston-Salem. I spent many years visiting and enjoying
Old Salem, and the rich history of the area. One of the reasons I fell in love with Hillsborough
and decided to move here with my family was because of the rich history in downtown. I have a
background in the arts, and have worked in historical homes (Reynolds House Museum of
American Art) as a docent and volunteer president (SECCA). I have a working knowledge of
conservatorship due to this along with my work at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I think it is of the upmost importance to preserve the history of our town for future generations.
In addition, the history is a draw for tourism to our town and I love talking about our town to
others and highlighting the history.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
I have lived in various locations in our state, and in our country. I have dealt with various
opinions and those who fight for historical preservation in North Carolina and Mass.
Conflict of Interest:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 2/19/2021 Date Printed: 2/19/2021
26
Page 1 of 2 Arthur Sprinczeles
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Arthur Sprinczeles
Name Called:
Home Address: 610 Churton Grove Blvd
22
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone (Day): 919-452-2757
Phone (Evening): 919-241-3531
Phone (Cell): 919-452-2757
Email: arthur.sprinczeles@gmail.com
Place of Employment: Retired
Job Title: Retired
Year of OC Residence: 2006
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence: County
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: white
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
I was a board member of the Affordable Housing Advisory Board. I termed out over a
year and a half ago. I sit on the Hillsborough Sewer & Water Board. I m co chair on the
board. I also sat on the Hillsborough Orange County Chamber board.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Animal Services Advisory Board
The Affordable Housing Board
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Arts Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have lived around the arts my whole life. My dad was a professional artist. My sister went to
F.I.T and was a fashion designer.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I have a great appreciation for it.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
27
Page 2 of 2 Arthur Sprinczeles
Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Application Date: 7/23/2018
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Past Member
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I enjoyed being a past member of this board
Conflict of Interest:
Work Experience: Worked for Rotor Rooter Corp. from 1981 to 2001 1 was the Industrial
Manager for them
Syosset Ford NY Sales / Service Writer Master Certified from 2001 to 2006
Coffee News of Orange County 2007 to 2010 Owner
Volunteer Experience: Member of Hillsborough Rotary Club
Board Member Hillsborough Chamber
Education: SUNY Farmingdale NY
Other Comments:
STAFF COMMENTS: Originally (05/19/2011 applied for Animal Services Board, Orange
Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors, and Affordable Housing Advisory Board.
ADDDRESS VERIFICATION: 610 Churton Grove Blvd. is Orange County Jurisdiction
and Hillsborough Township. UPDATED APPLICATION FOR OWASA BOARD
04/20/2012.
New application submitted 01/07/2014.
This application was current on: 3/5/2019 Date Printed: 3/7/2019
28
Page 1 of 2 Nicholas Volant
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Nicholas Volant
Name Called:
Home Address: 213 Homestead Rd.
chapel hill NC 27516
Phone: 9193389898
Email: irnick@outlook.com
Year of OC Residence: 2014
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: Carrboro JPA
Gender Identity: Male
Ethnic Background: white
Age Range: 18-34
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
-Extra-Life: Member since 2014, taking donations to benefit Duke Children s Hospital
during live-stream events.
-Arunah Hill Natural Science Center in Cummington, Massachusetts
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None Currently, applying for ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Arts Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I attended and Graduated Western Connecticut State University with a Bachelors in Graphic
Design, minor in Photography. I have had experience in portrait, landscape and urban
photography as well as oil painting and drawing in various media.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I would like to get more involved in the community in which I call home, and I would like to learn
more about the way the Arts Commission can provide a positive impact in the daily lives of
Orange County citizens and visitors firsthand.
Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board:
Having many years of experience in the Technology industry working for Microsoft, I may be
able to include valuable insight into the importance of more emergent forms of art and the ways
to include Technology in the discussion of advertising, promotion, and distribution of local art.
Having also been a student of art and technology, I have the vocabulary to connect and convey
with younger population segments. Being in my early 30's currently gives me a unique
perspective on the digital divide in generations, having lived pre and post mainstream internet
usage. I understand and respect the validity of traditional art along with more experimental and
new forms of expression.
Conflict of Interest:
29
Page 2 of 2 Nicholas Volant
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 12/16/2019 Date Printed: 12/16/2019