HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-495-E-Arts Commission-Institute of Art Therapy-2022-23 Arts grantGRASSROOTS ARTS PROGRAM / ARTIST PROJECT GRANT 2022-23
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, 2022
June 30, 2023
Monday, July 10, 2023
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
NOTE!
Next year's grant cycle
will evaluate all 2022
grantees on their
adherence to the
stipulations listed on this
sheet. A compliance score
will be incorporated into
all grant applications
beginning in 2023 and
going forward.
Institute of Art Therapy dba Art Therapy Institute
Bridget Pemberton-Smith Executive Director
Rent Support for the Art Therapy Institute
$8,000.00
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ORANGE COUNTY ARTS
COMMISSION 2022-23 GRANT
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 24 day of August, 2022, by and between Orange County
("County"), by and through the Orange County Arts Commission ("Arts Commission") and
("Grant Recipient").
WHEREAS, the Arts Commission is a countywide arts agency that ensures the growth of
local arts experiences by providing funding and support for diverse high quality programs and
projects.
WHEREAS, the Arts Commission administers the annual Grants Program to provide
economic opportunities to Orange County artists and non-profit organizations coordinating arts
projects benefiting the citizens of Orange County.
WHEREAS, the annual Arts Grants Program is supported by Arts Commission with
funds from the Grassroots Arts Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the
Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, a state agency.
WHEREAS, the Grant Recipient was selected by the Arts Commission to receive the
annual Arts Grant through the procedures duly adopted by the Arts Commission; and
WHEREAS, both parties wish to promote and maintain the integrity and clarity of the
Grant Recipient's ideas and statements and delineate the Grant Recipient’s obligations to the
County;
NOW, THEREFORE, the County and the Grant Recipient, for the consideration and
under the conditions hereinafter set forth, agree as follows:
1.Approved Grant Project. Grant funds are provided under this Agreement for the project
(“Project”) described in the Grant Recipient’s Grant Application, attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit A.
2.Grant Award. Grant funds in an amount not to exceed ($ )
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
Institute of Art Therapy dba Art Therapy Institute
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A.Implementation. The Project implementation shall take place between July 1,
2022 and June 30, 2023. 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 10, 2023. 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
Bridget Pemberton-Smith Executive Director
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is a BOCC consultant? Yes No Contract Type: (Check one) New Renewal Amendment Effective
No Date 8-31-2022 Approved by Board Yes Agenda Date:
This agreement is approved as to technical form and content:
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(Applicable only to hardware/software purchases or related services) This agreement has been reviewed and is
approved as to information technology content and specifications:
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This agreement is approved for sufficiency of insurance standards, specifications, and requirements:
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This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control
Act:
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Institute of Art Therapy dba Art Therapy Institute Bridget Pemberton-Smith (919) 605-2081
200 North Greensboro St., STE D-6 Carrboro 27510 $8,000.00
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Orange County Arts Commission Powered by Submittable
Title Insti tute of Art Therapy dba Art
Therapy Insti tute
by Bridget Pemberton-Smith in 2022-23
Grassroots Arts Program Grant Application
200 North Greensboro St.
Suite D-6
Carrboro, North Carolina
27510
United States
9193816068
bridgetpemsmith@gmail.com
06/09/2022
id. 26791003
Original Submission 06/09/2022
APPLICANT
INFORMATION
Please tell us about your organization.
Organization Name Institute of Art Therapy dba Art Therapy Institute
Mailing Address of
Organization
200 N. Greensboro St.
Suite D-6
Carrboro, NC 27510
How did you hear
about our grant
program?
OCAC Enews
Did you or a
representative of
your orgnanization
attend one of our
grants training
sessions?
Yes
Nature of
Organization
Arts Organization
Organization
Description
The mission of the Art Therapy Institute (ATI) is to adv ance the well-
being and mental health of div erse communities through accessible,
strengths-based, culturally-responsiv e art therapy, education, and
research.
ATI's staff consists of fiv e salaried clinicians and eight contract
clinicians. Additionally, two part time administrativ e assistants
support ATI’s daily operations. ATI’s Board currently has nine
members, three of whom are women of color.
In total, ATI serv es approximately 450 children and adults each year.
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ATI’s two largest programs – The Exceptional Children’s Program
and the Newcomers Art Therapy Program – take place within public
school systems. During the school year, ATI clinicians prov ide art
therapy serv ices to more than 120 children (K-12) with intellectual
and physical disabilities in Orange County. This past year, ATI also
started EC Art Therapy groups at Voyager Academy in Durham,
serv ing 14 middle and high school students. Through group therapy,
EC children dev elop creativ e expression, interact with peers and
learn social skills, and gain a sense of mastery through the creativ e
process. ATI also works with adults liv ing with intellectual and
dev elopmental disorders. ATI clinicians use art-making to help these
clients identify and accept their emotions; increase their ability to
communicate in a group atmosphere; and dev elop a sense of
assurance that positiv ely impacts their educational and v ocational
pursuits.
ATI’s Newcomers Program serv es more than 300 refugee and
immigrant children and adults from more than 30 countries
worldwide. Through this program, newcomers are prov ided
accessible, art-based mental health serv ices across the Triangle and
Triad regions of North Carolina. In addition to serv ing newcomer
children in the school systems, ATI also offers art therapy to adults
through the Carrboro Community Health Center, monthly women’s
groups and through groups offered by Church W orld Serv ices in
Durham. Newcomers present with a unique set of mental health
concerns. Beyond the potential - and probable - trauma experienced
before and during migration to the United States, newcomers also
contend with difficulties experienced post-arriv al, including language
and cultural barriers, financial concerns, ongoing legal battles,
homesickness, ethnic discrimination, and other barriers to housing,
employment, and education. ATI’s Newcomers Program helps clients
express and process this complex trauma, build confidence lev els,
learn social skills, and acquire acculturation practices.
ATI’s Arts and Peer Support Group serv es div erse adults liv ing with a
range of sev ere and persistent mental illnesses. Using the
expressiv e arts, group members learn to celebrate themselv es as
artists and integral community members rather than as stigmatized
people. ATI does not charge a fee for participants to attend this
weekly program, helping under-resourced community members since
2011.
ATI also serv es as a co-located mental health agency in the Chapel
Hill Carrboro City Schools, allowing us to serv e students not reached
by our other programs. This spring, ATI was approached by the
Orange County Schools to be a co-located mental health agency
within their school system as well, affording ATI the opportunity to
reach more youth in Orange County.
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Has your
organization
undergone any
Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion (DEI)
training? If so,
please explain. If not,
please explain any
barriers that have
prevented you from
receiving this
training.
In 2019, the Art Therapy Institute (ATI) conducted an internal
confidential surv ey with its staff and Board to better understand the
organization’s div ersity, a first step towards our goal of dev eloping a
Board that reflects the communities we serv e. The results showed
that staff represents six cultural and racial backgrounds along with a
strong religious div ersity. ATI also has staff (15%) that identify as
other than heterosexual. ATI continues to striv e for div ersity but not
just for the sake of div ersity. Our goal is to dev elop long term
div ersity practices. In the spring of 2021, ATI hired I Follow the
Leader, a Durham based consulting firm specializing in DEI strategy.
In June of 2021, the staff and board participated in a DEI training with
I Follow the Leader. In the fall of 2021, I Follow the Leader staff
consulted with ATI, examining our forward facing documents with a
DEI lens.
In the summer of 2022, ATI is planning on v etting other DEI experts
with the plan of div ersifying the v oices in our DEI conv ersations. ATI
plans on making conv ersations around the topics of DEI a yearly part
of our work as an agency, supporting our goal of creating long term
div ersity practices.
ATI continues to work on growing its Board, with a focus on div ersity
and better representing our client base.
During FY22-23, will
your organization
receive operational
support funding from
the North Carolina
Arts Council or the
North Carolina
Department of
Natural and Cultural
Resources?
No
Organization's EIN 263447555.0
Organization
W ebsite
www.ncati.org
Authorizing Official's
Name
Bridget Pemberton-Smith
Authorizing Official's
Title
Executiv e Director
Authorizing Official's
Phone
(919) 605-2081
Authorizing Official's
Email
bpemberton-smith@ncati.org
Applicant Race W hite
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Financial Overview
FinancialOv erv iew_Submittable.xlsx
Organizational Financial Statements
ProfitandLoss_ATI_Last_Fiscal_Year.pdf
budget_2021-22.docx
990_final.complete.pdf
ATI_Forecast_2022-23_Draft.xlsx
Deficit/Surplus ATI is anticipating 2022-23 being a year of growth due to an increased
demand for our serv ices. W hile our current budget draft shows a
profit, we hav e not yet added in the cost of additional salaries. Once
those are added in, we will probably be predicting a loss for the year.
Hiring new employees is costly for mental health agencies because it
takes 4-6 months for new employees to be credentialed with the
insurance agencies. During that time, they can not bill for their
serv ices and ATI can not be reimbursed.
Are you an entity of
UNC-Chapel Hill or
another unit of state
government?
No
PROJECT/PROGRAM
INFORMATION
Tell us about your project or program
Title of Grant
Request
Rent Support for the Art Therapy Institute
Grant Amount
Requested
$8,000
Is the person in
charge of this
program or project
different from the
Authorizing Official?
No
W hat are you
requesting funding
for?
Operational expense (arts organizations ONLY)
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Request Summary The Art Therapy Institute (ATI) is requesting rent support from the
Orange County Arts Commission. Currently ATI has three offices:
Two offices, located at Carr Mill Mall in Carrboro and the Eno Arts Mill
in Hillsborough, are used for clinical work. In these offices, ATI
therapists see indiv idual clients and run groups. ATI also uses the
Carr Mill Space to prov ide clinical superv ision to staff and interns,
and to host monthly, community-wide art exhibits featuring our
clients and area artists. Additionally, the Carr Mill Office is where all of
the organization's confidential clinical files are safely stored.
The third office space, also in Carrboro, is located at YouthW orx, a
youth-serv ing nonprofit collaborativ e powered by CommunityW orx
and Youth Forward, which builds capacity for Triangle organizations
through collaboration. At Youthworx, ATI shares office space with
one other nonprofit, Refugee Community Partnership. This office
space is used for administrativ e work and for staff meetings which
do not inv olv e discussions with confidential content.
Combined, the rent on these three spaces is $2073.00 per month.
Any grant money receiv ed from the Orange County Arts Commission
will be used to support rent on our two Carrboro offices.
Organizational Goals ATI organizational goals include the following:
1) to prov ide clinical art therapy serv ices to div erse populations at no
or low cost;
2) to prov ide training to the general public about the benefits of arts-
based therapy;
3) to superv ise students and new clinicians entering the field;
4) to conduct ethical and culturally-congruent research practices;
5) to adv ocate for the arts, mental health, and art therapy within North
Carolina and beyond;
6) to prov ide opportunities for div erse community members to
display and v iew artwork at free, community-wide art shows; and
7) to build bridges between div erse communities through the healing
power of the arts.
Financial support towards rent will allow the Art Therapy Institute to
allocate more money to the programs serv ing the community,
helping ATI to reach goals and expand its reach.
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How will you
evaluate whether or
not your goals have
been met?
At the end of each academic school year, ATI's current clients are
asked complete ev aluations which ask them to ev aluate how ATI
performs as an prov ider of art therapy as well as to reflect on their
progress in therapy ov er the course of the year. W hile researching
the effectiv eness of ATI and art therapy, the primary goal is to
incorporate participatory research (PR) practices. The PR model of
research ev aluates and empowers participants to engage in research
that highlights their v oices and improv es their experiences in the
programs. Participants are acknowledged as experts in their own
needs and renegotiates the traditional power differential between
‘researcher’ and the ‘researched.’
ATI also conducts annual rev iews with all staff members who are
directed to complete self-ev aluations which help acknowledge
improv ements they can make as well as improv ements ATI as an
organization can make. ATI affords staff members the opportunity to
reflect on their strengths and celebrate their accomplishments.
Following workshops held by ATI, participants are asked to complete
ev aluations that rate the workshop and prov ide feedback on the
series as a whole and how it could be improv ed.
All of these ev aluations help to inform ATI about the effectiv eness of
the organization and how well the organizational goals are being met.
Additionally, ev ery fall, the ATI board of directors meets to rev iew our
mission, v ision and v alues as well as explore the growth of the
organization and whether we are meeting our goals set forth the
prev ious year. ATI is currently in a period of growth so these annual
retreats are particularly important touchstones for ATI.
Finally, as ATI continues to grow, ATI plans to expand its reach and
serv e ev en more people in a wider community in North Carolina,
continuing to further reach our goals.
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How do you promote
and publicize the
work of your
organization?
The Art Therapy Institute (ATI) uses a v ariety of marketing tools to
promote its programs and ev ents. ATI’s website, www.ncati.org,
describes current programs, lists upcoming workshops, shares
information about the staff and board, promotes current fundraising
activ ities and other relev ant communications.
In addition, all social media platforms can be reached through the
website. ATI has a strong presence on Facebook
(https://www.facebook.com/ArtTherapyInstituteNC/) and Instagram
(https://www.instagram.com/atiofnc/). On Facebook and Instagram,
ATI promotes upcoming ev ents and workshops; shares relev ant and
timely information about the fields of art therapy and expressiv e arts
therapy; and adv ances the general world of mental health through
carefully curated articles and news items. In addition, ATI shares the
successes of its programs by posting client artwork. (All postings are
HIPAA compliant and clients hav e giv en permission for their art to be
shared.)
Last year, ATI began using an online v irtual gallery platform called
Kunstmatrix.com. During COVID, in-person art shows hav e not
possible so ATI decided to offer online art shows. Our inaugural
online art show, themed around the HeART in art, attracted artists
from around the world. At the opening, ATI had artists from at least 5
time zones.
Each month, ATI emails an electronic newsletter to our email list of
approximately 2000 people. These newsletters inform supporters
about the work ATI is doing and promote upcoming ev ents and
workshops.
Each year, ATI sends out a printed impact report to its donors. The
impact report serv es as an opportunity to celebrate the prev ious
year’s successes and promote future plans for the organization.
Donors get to see how their financial support is helping ATI and
hopefully are inspired to giv e again.
W hen ATI has special ev ents such as its signature fundraiser, "I
Heart Art," other types of marketing strategies are employed.
Postcards are mailed to hundreds of supporters, posters are placed
around Chapel Hill and Carrboro and PSAs are played on 97.9 The
Hill. ATI also has “swag” which is brought to these ev ents to sell
including beer pints, t-shirts and stickers, all with the ATI logo.
Monthly art shows and workshops, adv ertised v ia v arious news
outlets and online community calendars, offer ongoing exposure to
ATI’s work. ATI also hosts smaller, community-based fundraisers at
local breweries and restaurants. These fundraisers not only help
promote ATI and its programs but also help to support the
businesses where they are held.
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Please describe
efforts by your
organization to
generate revenue.
The Art Therapy Institute generates rev enue in sev eral ways. ATI's
receiv es the majority of its rev enue through earned income by billing
insurance, Medicaid and priv ate pay clients for the serv ices
rendered.
ATI also applies for and receiv es grants each year from local
municipalities and foundations which support nonprofits like the Art
Therapy Institute. This past fiscal year, ATI receiv ed funding from the
Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro, Orange County Human Serv ices,
Orange County Economic Dev elopment, Triangle Community
Foundation and InfUUsions.
Other ways ATI generates income to further support its programs
and help with operational costs include soliciting indiv idual and
corporate organizations for donations as well as by hosting sev eral
fundraisers each year. ATI's annual signature fundraising ev ent, "I
Heart Art," includes a silent auction, featuring original works of art
from local artists and donations from local businesses. This year ATI
was not able to host “I Heart Art” due to COVID but we hope to hold it
in person in the near future, perhaps with an online auction
component.
Throughout the year, smaller fundraisers are held at local businesses
such as breweries and restaurants. These fundraisers help driv e
business to the v enues while also raising awareness about the work
that ATI does.
At the end of the calendar year, ATI creates a short fundraising v ideo
highlighting ATI’s work and accomplishments which is distributed
through email and social media to current and potential donors.
Additionally, ATI hosts a workshop series of educational programs,
offering continuing education credits. Fees from the workshops
series in recent years raised significantly more money than in
prev ious years partly because COVID forced the series to be mov ed
online. By mov ing the workshops online, people from all ov er the
world were able to join.
Due to COVID, ATI added an additional fundraiser called $10K in May.
ATI’s goal each year is to raise $10,000 in May, highlighting that May
is Mental Health Awareness Month. Throughout the month, ATI
shares information about art therapy, ATI programs and the art
created by ATI clients though social media and email blasts.
Resumes of artists/administrators
Bridget_Pemberton_resume_2022.docx
Board of Directors List
ATI_Board_2022_to_2023_Edited_06-01-2022.pdf
IRS Tax Exemption
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501c3_letter.pdf
Publicity Samples
ATI_2020-21_Impact_Report.mp4
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W ork Samples
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Letters of support (optional)
Letter_of_Support_APS_Member.docx
Letter_of_Support_from_a_Newcomer.docx
Letterhead_of_Support_for_ATI_from_The_Chamber.pdf
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