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Home My WebLink About2023-558-E-Arts Commission-Marcela Slade-2023-24 Arts GrantsGRASSROOTS ARTS PROGRAM / ARTIST PROJECT GRANT 2023-24 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, 2023 June 30, 2024 Monday, July 15, 2024 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 Marcela Slade Marcela Slade 919-448-4888 Funds for sladesign Fashion Show 2024 $2,000.00 4 4 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: BC363107-ADBB-49A8-B2CC-4F19416FDF10 1 Revised August 2022 ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION 2023-24 GRANT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 29 day of September, 2023, by and between Orange County ("County"), by and through the Orange County Arts Commission ("Arts Commission") and ("Grant Recipient"). WHEREAS, the Arts Commission is a countywide arts agency that ensures the growth of local arts experiences by providing funding and support for diverse high quality programs and projects. WHEREAS, the Arts Commission administers the annual Grants Program to provide economic opportunities to Orange County artists and non-profit organizations coordinating arts projects benefiting the citizens of Orange County. WHEREAS, the annual Arts Grants Program is supported by Arts Commission with funds from the Grassroots Arts Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, a state agency. WHEREAS, the Grant Recipient was selected by the Arts Commission to receive the annual Arts Grant through the procedures duly adopted by the Arts Commission; and WHEREAS, both parties wish to promote and maintain the integrity and clarity of the Grant Recipient's ideas and statements and delineate the Grant Recipient’s obligations to the County; NOW, THEREFORE, the County and the Grant Recipient, for the consideration and under the conditions hereinafter set forth, agree as follows: 1.Approved Grant Project. Grant funds are provided under this Agreement for the project (“Project”) described in the Grant Recipient’s Grant Application, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A. 2.Grant Award. Grant funds in an amount not to exceed ($ ) 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 Marcela Slade two thousand dollars $2,000.00 DocuSign Envelope ID: BC363107-ADBB-49A8-B2CC-4F19416FDF10 2 Revised August 2022 A.Implementation. The Project implementation shall take place between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. 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 15, 2024. 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 $2,000.00 DocuSign Envelope ID: BC363107-ADBB-49A8-B2CC-4F19416FDF10 3 Revised August 2022 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. 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: BC363107-ADBB-49A8-B2CC-4F19416FDF10 4 Revised August 2022 (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 DocuSign Envelope ID: BC363107-ADBB-49A8-B2CC-4F19416FDF10 5 Revised August 2022 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 Marcela Slade 919-448-4888 DocuSign Envelope ID: BC363107-ADBB-49A8-B2CC-4F19416FDF10 10/5/2023 10/9/2023 6 Revised August 2022 ORANGE COUNTY—DEPARTMENT USE ONLY Department Party/Vendor Name: Party/Vendor Contact Person: Contact Phone: Party/Vendor Address: City State: NC Zip: Department: COUNTYMGR/Arts Commission Amount: Purpose: 2023-24 Arts Grants Budget Code(s):37601020-683001 Vendor # (N/A if new vendor) Vendor is a BOCC consultant? Yes No Contract Type: (Check one) New Renewal Amendment Effective No Date 9-29-2023 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 Laura Jensen upon completion @ljensen@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:_ Marcela Slade Marcela Slade 9194484888 115 South Peak Drive Carrboro 27510 $2,000.00 65827 DocuSign Envelope ID: BC363107-ADBB-49A8-B2CC-4F19416FDF10 10/5/2023 10/9/2023 10/9/2023 10/9/2023 Orange County Arts Commission Powered by Submittable Title Marcel a Sl ade by Marcela Slade in 2023-24 Artist Project Grant Application 115 South Peak Drive Carrboro, North Carolina 27510 United States 9194484888 marcelaslade@gmail.com 06/10/2023 id. 40719054 Original Submission 06/10/2023 APPLICANT INFORMATION Name of primary contact Marcela Slade Complete mailing address of primary contact 115 South Peak Drive Carrboro, NC 27510 Email of primary contact marcelaslade@gmail.com Phone number of primary contact 9194484888 Names and emails of co-applicants (if applying on behalf of a group) W ebsite https://xerrajeros.com/sladesign-shows How did you hear about our grant program? Other Did you attend or watch the Artist Project Grant Training Session? Yes PROJECT/PROGRAM INFORMATION Tell us about your project or program DocuSign Envelope ID: BC363107-ADBB-49A8-B2CC-4F19416FDF10 Title of Grant Request Funds for sladesign Fashion Show 2024 Grant Amount Requested 2000 Project Start Date (no earlier than July 1, 2023) May 10, 2024 OR June 14, 2024 (the project will take a while to create but the event will be one day) Project End Date (no later than June 30, 2024) May 10, 2024 OR June 14, 2024 (the project will take a while to create but the event will be one day) DocuSign Envelope ID: BC363107-ADBB-49A8-B2CC-4F19416FDF10 Project/Program Summary The funds will go towards producing the sladesign Fashion Show 2024. sladesign Fashion Shows are unconventional, designed and produced by me, Marcela Slade. The show is more of a performance rather than just the debut of a new sladesign collection. Past sladesign Fashion Shows, have included: models jumping rope in high heels, while the Durham Bouncing Bulldogs jump in the background as a shadow show, models gliding down the runway in roller skates, riding a bike, and/or the stage transforming as the event is happening. sladesign models are diverse in size, age, gender, race and ethnicity. The collection is handmade one-of-a-kind and the materials include recycled materials, silks, cottons and many upcycled pieces which means they are exisiting pieces of clothing which I tweak to make more appealing or dynamic. This sladesign Fashion Show (15th) will take place outdoors, pending approval from the Town of Carrboro, on East W eaver Street, the "short" street right in front of W eaver Street Market. The street will be closed off on both ends and will serve as the catwalk, stage for live musicians as well as a seating area for the audience/community. There will be some tree trunks spread randomly throughout the street to be used as pedestals for models to stand still upon or dance. Chairs will be lined up on one side for community members to sit and watch or people can bring their own chairs, like during local town parades. The musicians will sit at the public level, no stage but they will have amplification to reach the audience. It will be a continuous catwalk, (~1 hour) like a video loop, so people can come and go during the duration of the event, rather than have models walk once and then go change into a different outfit. The collection will be for sale during the show and there will be a "changing room" where clients can try on the items as needed. The changing room will be a self-standing, temporary structure designed and produced specifically for this show. The collection will take me about 9 months to complete and the event will take place during one night on a 2nd Friday ArtW alk from 6-8pm, the actual catwalk/show will be ~1 hour long with 30 minutes before and after to mingle. The set up will start at 4pm and the break down will be complete by 9pm. The show is FREE and a PUBLIC event. The Town of Carrboro will be collaborating with Public W orks closing off the streets and re-directing traffic as needed. W eaver Street Market will benefit as well as other surrounding businesses, Tesoro, Tandem, Venable, Napoli, OCSC, Jade Palace, Grata Cafe, Atlas, Spotted Dog, Armadillo Grill, as people will buy food and drinks for their needs, during the show, before and after. DocuSign Envelope ID: BC363107-ADBB-49A8-B2CC-4F19416FDF10 Community Impact sladesign Fashion Shows always impact the community as they are unconventional and create conversation on many levels. They serve the community as entertainment as much as to debut the new sladesign collection. I have had several community members approach me a few days, weeks, months and even years after to express their fascination with the collection, the diversity of my models, the fact that I inspired their child to study Fashion Design or start upcycling their own clothes or even wearing something that might not be the "norm" for both child and parent. Artist Experience Since 2007 I have had 14 different sladesign Fashion Shows, they are always FREE and open to the public. I have received funding for the last 2 shows but prior to that, I have funded these all on my own. This will be Fashion Show no. 15! !! This will be the second time I use a street as a catwalk. In 2021, I closed off part of Old Pittsboro Street and lined one side of the street with chairs and some community members brought their own chairs. This was perfect as we were still using masks and social distancing. Some of the past venues have been the Golden Belt's Cotton Room, Southern Rail's Station and Beer Garden, Cat's Cradle, El Pobre Diablo and xerrajeros galeria studio shop in Quito, Ecuador, The Carrack Modern Art, Smelt Art Gallery, Salon 2 Eleven and Casa Grande / Carrboro Greenspace on 116 Old Pittsboro Road, where I had the first one. Attendance has ranged from 250 people at the larger venues to 45 people. They all have been successful events that have entertained the community, I have documented all of the shows with video and/or photography. I have collaborated with musicians in many of these events like: Mark W ells, Peter Lamb, Clark Blomquist, Dexter Romweber and DJ's Nate Dog and Spencer Pope. Other times I have simply had a record player going and the models have changed the records while modeling. All the shows have been extremely successful. I have sold my work, gotten new commissions, been invited to other Fashion Shows and entertained the community in more than one way. How do you plan to market your project? I will market this event on social media, including an event page, with posters which I will also print and post around orange county, radio time on W HUP and wcomfm and I will submit it to the local newspaper calendar and hopefully, they will also include an article highlighting the event, prior or after the show. The OCAC logo will always be included. 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 Expenses-english-rev ised.xlsx Budgeted Income Income-english-rev ised.xlsx DocuSign Envelope ID: BC363107-ADBB-49A8-B2CC-4F19416FDF10 Resumes of artists/administrators slade_resume_2023_detailed.pdf W ork Samples sladesign_fashion_1.jpg sladesign_fashion_2.png sladesign_fashion_3.png sladesign_fashion_4.png sladesign_fashion_5.png Video Sample: External Link https://www.facebook.com/marcela.slade/videos/203499568272 Letters of support (optional) DocuSign Envelope ID: BC363107-ADBB-49A8-B2CC-4F19416FDF10