HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-622-E-Arts Commission-AhDream Smith-2021-22 Arts grantsGRASSROOTS ARTS PROGRAM / ARTIST PROJECT GRANT 2021-22
Grantee Name
Authorizing Official
Project Title
Award
Grant Category ☐Artist Project Grant Program
Funding Source
Date
End Date
OCAC Report Due
☐Grassroots Arts Program
☐North Carolina Arts Council ☐Orange County
July 1, 2021
June 30, 2022
Monday, July 11, 2022
Stipulations ☐Grantee must spend $ 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 for the funded program. Recipients of operations‐related
grants must include the OCAC logo with link to www.artsorange.org on grantee’s
website. 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
for funded program. Recipients of operations‐related grants must include the OCAC logo
with link to www.artsorange.org and N.C. Arts Council logo, credit line, and link to
www.ncarts.org on grantee’s website. Download logos and view proper credit line
language on the OCAC website at https://artsorange.org/grants/grantee‐resources
☒The Grant Recipient must enter all events, exhibits, and performances (virtual or in‐
person) 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 | kmurray@orangecountync.gov
AhDream Smith
AhDream Smith
Make It Make Sense
$1,636.00
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ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION
2021-2022 GRANT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 27 day of August, 2021, by and between Orange County
("County"), by and through the Orange County Arts Commission ("Arts Commission") and
("Grant Recipient").
WHEREAS, the Arts Commission is a countywide arts agency that ensures the growth of
local arts experiences by providing funding and support for diverse high quality programs and
projects.
WHEREAS, the Arts Commission administers the annual Grants Program to provide
economic opportunities to Orange County artists and non-profit organizations coordinating arts
projects benefiting the citizens of Orange County.
WHEREAS, the annual Arts Grants Program is supported by Arts Commission with
funds from the Grassroots Arts Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the
Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, a state agency.
WHEREAS, the Grant Recipient was selected by the Arts Commission to receive the
annual Arts Grant through the procedures duly adopted by the Arts Commission; and
WHEREAS, both parties wish to promote and maintain the integrity and clarity of the
Grant Recipient's ideas and statements and delineate the Grant Recipient’s obligations to the
County;
NOW, THEREFORE, the County and the Grant Recipient, for the consideration and
under the conditions hereinafter set forth, agree as follows:
1.Approved Grant Project. Grant funds are provided under this Agreement for the project
(“Project”) described in the Grant Recipient’s Grant Application, attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit A.
2.Grant Award. Grant funds in an amount not to exceed ($ )
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
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A.Implementation. The Project implementation shall take place between July 1,
2021 and June 30, 2022. 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 11, 2022. 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
$ to the Grant Recipient.
6.Publicity
A.Acknowledgement. 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
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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.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.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.
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.
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(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
http://www.orangecountync.gov/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
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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
Date
For and on behalf of Orange County Government
Bonnie Hammersley, County Manager Date
AhDream Smith
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Department
Party/Vendor Name: Party/Vendor Contact Person: Contact Phone: Party/Vendor Address:
City State: NC Zip: Department: COUNTYMGR/Arts Commission Amount:
Purpose: 2021-22 Arts Grants Budget Code(s): 37601020-683000 Vendor # (N/A if new vendor) Vendor
is a BOCC consultant? Yes No Contract Type: (Check one) New Renewal Amendment Effective
NoDate 8-27-2021 Approved by Board Yes Agenda Date:
This agreement is approved as to technical form and content:
Department Director’s Signature Date:
Information Technologies
(Applicable only to hardware/software purchases or related services) This agreement has been reviewed and is
approved as to information technology content and specifications:
Office of the Chief Information Officer Date:
Risk Management
This agreement is approved for sufficiency of insurance standards, specifications, and requirements:
Office of the Risk Management Officer Date:
Financial Services
This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control
Act:
Office of the Chief Financial Officer Date:
Legal Services
This agreement is approved as to legal form and sufficiency:
Office of the County Attorney Date:
Clerk to the Board
Received for record retention:
All Docusign contracts must be copied to Donna Lloyd upon completion @ Dolloyd@orangecountync.gov
The following signature block is for hard copies only and is not required for Docusign contracts:
Office of the Clerk to the Board _Date:_
AhDream Smith AhDream Smith 901-218-5626
329 Burlage Circle Chapel Hill 27514 $1,636.00
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Orange County Arts Commission Powered by Submittable
Name of primary
contact AhDream Smi th
by AhDream Smith in 2021-22 Artist Project Grant
Program Application
329 Burlage Circle
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
27514
n/a
United States
901-218-5626
afsmith14@gmail.com
07/01/2021
id. 20667284
Original application 07/01/2021
APPLICANT
INFORMATION
n/a
Complete mailing
address of primary
contact
329 Burlage Circle
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Email of primary
contact
afsmith14@gmail.com
Phone number of
primary contact
901-218-5626
Names and emails of
co-applicants (if
applying on behalf of
a group)
n/a
W ebsite www.ahdreamsmith.com
How did you hear
about our grant
program?
Other
Did you attend Artist
Project Grant
Training Session?
Yes
PROJECT/PROGRAM
INFORMATION
Tell us about your project or program
Title of Grant
Request
Make It Make Sense
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Grant Amount
Requested
$2,000
Project Start Date
(no earlier than July
1, 2021)
Oct. 8th, 2021
Project End Date (no
later than June 30,
2022)
Oct. 12th, 2021
Project/Program
Summary
Make It, Make Sense is a multi-sensory experience about lov e and
loss, which was inspired by my own personal experiences during the
Cov id-19 pandemic. Throughout this time of uncertainty and unrest,
human beings on a global lev el hav e struggled with the ability to
remain in the present, without lamenting the past and being anxious
about the future. W ith people literally experiencing the loss of taste,
smell, and communal touch, my goal is to utilize this installation as a
way to re-engage the audience's 5 senses.
The methods used to create this work will include aromatics (using a
commercial oil diffuser to create the ambiance), photography (a
multi-exposed image of a double bass player standing with his
partner (a female dancer and her transforming his double bass), a
narrativ e short film (unv eiling the story of the bassist and dancer)
featuring original poetry, and mini gift bags incorporating real rose
petals, indiv idually wrapped chocolate kisses and a note of
inspiration. Following the film, the audience members will hav e the
option to leav e a note of encouragement for people to read through
the installation or simply express how they feel.
In lieu of in-person, I am planning a v irtual component. On the day of
the show, audience members will receiv e an email with a “Before You
W atch” list of instructions, as well as, the link to the experience. The
BYW list will ask that audience members find 3 items in their homes
that ev oke the sense of lov e (something to taste, to smell, and to
touch). During the experience, audience members will be cued to
engage with their different items. Following the experience, they will
receiv e a playlist of curated songs for inspiration and a call to action
to make something of their own (write a poem or letter, take a photo,
film a selfie v ideo, etc.) and share it with someone they care for or
with the world.
I believ e this piece is needed because we are all still in a state of
mourning. Griev ing the lost opportunities, budget cuts, canceled
experiences, and memories of what we thought would be the last 18
months. Howev er, I feel the quickest way to start the healing process
is to acknowledge the grief so that we can let it go.
Project Partners: UNC Arts Ev erywhere, UNC Univ ersity
Communications Department, UNC Department of Communications,
and The Kenan Theater Company
In the works: Downtown Partnership of Chapel Hill
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The exhibit is tentativ ely set to be held at 108 East Franklin
(Renov ated W algreens Space) from Friday, Oct. 8th – Tuesday, Oct.
12th. It is my intention to make the installation as accessible to the
community as possible by allowing it to be seen during the weekday
and weekend.
The current timeline:
July - finish editing the short film, receiv e building confirmation,
secure poem
August - Send out a sav e the date, get on community organization's
calendars, begin the website creation
September - Order materials, a month out start promoting
October - Assembly goodie bags week before, installation experience
Community Impact I expect at least 300 hundred people from the greater Triangle
community to be able to experience this installation in person. My
primary focus is to impact those in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area:
Carolina students, faculty, and staff, the community members of the
historic Northside neighborhood, and the local business who got hit
the hardest.
As prev iously stated, I believ e the quickest way to start the healing
process as a community is to acknowledge the grief and dev astation
that we'v e all experienced collectiv ely. Taking the time to reflect on
what was lost, while also being present to what we still hav e and all
the opportunities and unique experiences that became possible. It is
my intention that people leav e the exhibit with not only a sense of
gratitude but with an awareness of their humanity and the humanity
of others; hav ing a desire to connect deeply to those still in their
liv es and that that joy and lov es has a ripple effect in our community
and world.
Regarding the digital experience, I expect the project to touch at least
1,000 people domestically and internationally. I believ e this work has
the ability to hav e a global impact and hopefully bring us all a little
closer together.
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Artist Experience This will be my first art project of this caliber. In the past, I hav e had
photos showcased in exhibitions at the univ ersity lev el, as well as,
nationally at a climate change summit ev ent. This year, I'v e had 2
mini short films participate in film festiv als and be acquired to liv e on
the Reel W omen's Network streaming platform to be v iewed by both
domestic and international audiences (see links below). I also
executiv e produced a digital showcase, "Still W e Rise" for Black
emerging artists during this year's Black History Month (see link in
'work sample' section).
To me, Make It, Make Sense will be a combination of my prev ious
artistic expressions, all working in dialogue with each other and the
community.
https://watch.reelwomensnetwork.com/products/happy-anniv ersary
https://watch.reelwomensnetwork.com/products/just-hav e-to-laugh
PROJECT/PROGRAM
BUDGET
Please fill out the charts below with your project's expenses and
income. Use the "Explanation" box to offer details for each category.
NOTE: The Total Cash Expense must equal the Total Cash Income.
Budgeted Expense n/a
Budgeted Income
7aaabda4-cd6b-4a86-8d2b-57836c96d3c5.xlsx
Resumes of artists/administrators
AhDream_Smith_Artistic_Resume.pdf
Publicity Samples
Still_W e_Rise.PNG
Still_W e_Rise_Program.pdf
W ork Samples n/a
Video Sample:
External Link
https://youtu.be/RO1Su2lHOAc
Letters of support (optional)
Letter_of_Support_ArtsEv erywhere_KathrynW agner.pdf
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