HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCAC minutes June 14 2021 final ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION
June 14, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
Virtual Meeting- GoToMeeting
Board Members present: Fred Joiner, Chair; Delia Keefe, Secretary;
Linda Williamson, Justin Haslett, Matthew Keith, Sean Bailey,
Dan Mayer, Crystal Wu, Sarah Shore, Marlon Torres, Lindsay Metivier
Board Members absent:Anita Hill, Brad Porter, John Bemis, Krista Bremer
Staff Present: Katie Murray, Executive Director; Emilie Menzel, Assistant
1) Fred called the meeting to order at 6:31p
2) Justin moved to approve the May minutes. Matthew seconded.
The minutes were approved.
3) Director's Report:
a) ARP Request Update
As of this date funding has been approved for:
Reopening grants for cultural organizations and Art on the
Hill Public Art Festival. We are still waiting to hear about
other state or federal funding that might be available.
b) Eno Mill Update
Katie moved into the new space the last day of May. The
space is still under construction but should be done by
next week. We might possibly have the August meeting in
person.
c) Grants Update
Katie hosted two training sessions for this year's grants
and they were well attended. Panels will meet in July. A
stipend of$200 will be given to guest panelists to acknowledge
their time. Panels may or may not be held in person.
Katie will assess the comfort level for participants.
4) Future of Orange County Arts Support Fund
We have distributed $134,150 mostly to individual artists
and some organizations. We have a need for a fund managed
by the Orange County Art Alliance, a fundraising arm. It could
be an emergency fund for individuals or organizations and
would allow us as an organization to continue to offer support.
The board voted to have Katie close the covid relief fund and
investigate an artists' emergency fund.
5) Future DEI work
This did not get county funding but we need to find a way to make
it happen. We need a free, 6 months -1 year program, to help
arts organizations understand the importance of being able to
embrace different types of people and to understand systemic
racism.
6) Art on the Hill
Meetings will start in July for this event next summer.
7) Liaison Reports
a) UNC Student Liaison Report
Many thanks to Matthew and best of luck in LA.
b) Chapel Hill Arts Commission
There will be a Juneteenth celebration. Planning
is ongoing for future public arts in Chapel Hill.
c) UNC
The Community Art Reflection Project encourages
residents in Orange County to express themselves
regarding the events of the past year. The responses will
become the foundation of a community art installation.
d) Hillsborough Arts Council
Katie met with the executive committee and is hopeful that
difficulties between the council and OCAC have been resolved.
Better communication going forward is in order.
e) The ArtsCenter
The center is looking for a new education director. The regular
gallery season will begin in September. There will be more in
person classes in the fall.
f) Carrboro Arts
Freight Train Blues went very well. Two internships will
be funded this summer.
g) Visitor's Bureau
Occupancy is up and business is improving. The bureau is
discussing 2nd Fridays.
h) OCAG
The tour is on for the fall.
8) Advocacy/Other Updates
a) Carrboro Music Festival
There is controversy because they are not paying their bands.
The artists want to be paid.
b) Emilee will be leaving us at the end of July.
Fred adjourned the meeting at 7:47pm.
Respectfully submitted, Delia Keefe, OCAC Secretary