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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-575-E-Arts Commission-Julia F. Green -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 Julia F. Green Julia F. Green 919-964-1185 Story Connection: A Storytelling Class and Performance at the Carrboro ArtsCenter $2,000.00 4 4 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 24CC88AA-C1EB-41FC-80CE-48099EAA0DB4 1 Revised August 2022 ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION 2023-24 GRANT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 29 day of September, 2023, by and between Orange County ("County"), by and through the Orange County Arts Commission ("Arts Commission") and ("Grant Recipient"). WHEREAS, the Arts Commission is a countywide arts agency that ensures the growth of local arts experiences by providing funding and support for diverse high quality programs and projects. WHEREAS, the Arts Commission administers the annual Grants Program to provide economic opportunities to Orange County artists and non-profit organizations coordinating arts projects benefiting the citizens of Orange County. WHEREAS, the annual Arts Grants Program is supported by Arts Commission with funds from the Grassroots Arts Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, a state agency. WHEREAS, the Grant Recipient was selected by the Arts Commission to receive the annual Arts Grant through the procedures duly adopted by the Arts Commission; and WHEREAS, both parties wish to promote and maintain the integrity and clarity of the Grant Recipient's ideas and statements and delineate the Grant Recipient’s obligations to the County; NOW, THEREFORE, the County and the Grant Recipient, for the consideration and under the conditions hereinafter set forth, agree as follows: 1.Approved Grant Project. Grant funds are provided under this Agreement for the project (“Project”) described in the Grant Recipient’s Grant Application, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A. 2.Grant Award. Grant funds in an amount not to exceed ($ ) 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 Julia F. Green two thousand dollars $2,000.00 DocuSign Envelope ID: 24CC88AA-C1EB-41FC-80CE-48099EAA0DB4 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: 24CC88AA-C1EB-41FC-80CE-48099EAA0DB4 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: 24CC88AA-C1EB-41FC-80CE-48099EAA0DB4 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: 24CC88AA-C1EB-41FC-80CE-48099EAA0DB4 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 Julia F. Green 919-964-1185 DocuSign Envelope ID: 24CC88AA-C1EB-41FC-80CE-48099EAA0DB4 10/9/2023 10/17/2023 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:_ Julia F. Green Julia F. Green 919.964.1185 105 Jones Ferry Rd, Unit D Carrboro 27510 $2,000.00 68250 DocuSign Envelope ID: 24CC88AA-C1EB-41FC-80CE-48099EAA0DB4 10/5/2023 10/13/2023 10/13/2023 10/17/2023 Orange County Arts Commission Powered by Submittable Title Jul i a F. Green by Julia Green in 2023-24 Artist Project Grant Application 105 Jones Ferry Rd Unit D Carrboro, North Carolina 27510 NC United States 3192489754 julia@juliaf green.com 06/16/2023 id. 40780733 Original Submission 06/16/2023 APPLICANT INFORMATION Name of primary contact Julia F. Green Complete mailing address of primary contact 105 Jones Ferry Rd, Unit D Carrboro, NC 27510 Email of primary contact julia@juliafgreen.com Phone number of primary contact 919.964.1185 Names and emails of co-applicants (if applying on behalf of a group) W ebsite www.juliafgreen.com How did you hear about our grant program? OCAC Enews 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: 24CC88AA-C1EB-41FC-80CE-48099EAA0DB4 Title of Grant Request Story Connection: A Storytelling Class and Performance at the Carrboro ArtsCenter Grant Amount Requested $2,000 Project Start Date (no earlier than July 1, 2023) Jan 15, 2024 Project End Date (no later than June 30, 2024) May 1, 2024 DocuSign Envelope ID: 24CC88AA-C1EB-41FC-80CE-48099EAA0DB4 Project/Program Summary Story Connection is a free storytelling class that culminates in a public performance of student work at the Carrboro ArtsCenter in W inter/Spring 2024. Eight participants will receive 12 hours of classroom instruction. I will work with Heather Tatreau, ArtsCenter Director of Community Engagement, to identify under-resourced and marginalized individuals who would like to participate. Tickets to the performance will be available for purchase on a sliding scale, with the option for free admission available to all. Storytelling defines us: story is how we learn and connect. It’s one of our oldest art forms and also one of the most powerful, effective, and accessible. Everyone has a great story–our lives are an endless string of comedies, tragedies, and dramas, all of which can become meaningful to others–but not everyone knows how to tell their great stories. Fortunately, it’s a skill that’s both easily acquired and quickly translatable into value for a larger community. The class will follow the model I’ve successfully used in previous storytelling classes: providing prompts to generate ideas and engaging in exercises to understand and practice the essential elements of storytelling: a dramatic hook, tension and conflict, clear emotion, appropriate pacing, a satisfying ending, and physical movement. Story Connection will offer the nourishment of a creative outlet, helping participants cultivate their unique, authentic voice and develop solid storytelling skills. A final public performance will give participants the thrill and delight of being on stage and the affirmation of having their story heard by friends, family, and community, which will expand and deepen as a result. Story Connection builds on existing models of successful storytelling performances and classes such as The Monti–which got its start in Orange County and is now at the Carolina Theatre in Durham–and seeks to use the power and accessibility of storytelling to amplify marginalized voices and reduce disconnection and loneliness, which are still at record highs even as the pandemic wanes. Storytelling is both a sacred and joyful act, creating connection, community, and meaning, and also a revolutionary one, allowing humans to be known and heard apart from the labels and systems that separate us. The vision for Story Connection goes beyond this class and performance. My aim is to create an ongoing storytelling event in Orange County that elevates diverse voices and strengthens our vibrant community. As mentioned, ticket sales will be donation-based; any monies raised beyond the proposed budget will be used to support scholarships for future classes and performances, with the ultimate goal of this being a self-sustaining outlet. This grant will ensure that from its origin, Story Connection will reflect the cultural and economic diversity of Orange County and create a space where people of different backgrounds and identities can connect and celebrate the breadth and depth of our community. DocuSign Envelope ID: 24CC88AA-C1EB-41FC-80CE-48099EAA0DB4 Community Impact I have lived in Orange County for 10 years. It is both a vibrant community and one that suffers from the same stratification and separation that plagues the rest of this country. In Orange County, there exists a persistent inequity in arts access (among other arenas). This project exists within that reality, seeking to create a space that centers the voices that are too often silenced or marginalized–those of people of color, of BIPOC folks, of people with varying abilities, of humans from various cultures, experiences, and backgrounds. This project will not corner anyone into an identity-related story, but rather allow each unique voice to pursue a story of their choosing and take the stage to share it. It also seeks to call in the more privileged folks in Orange County to witness and absorb stories from individuals they don’t otherwise come into such intimate contact with, in a format and art form that has universal appeal. The long-range impact of storytelling is palpable. People literally find their voice on the storytelling stage, building a confidence that spills over into the rest of their lives. Those who courageously prepare and share stories become aware of the hard work and vulnerability good storytelling requires, increasing their compassion and appreciation for other storytellers and artists. The final performance at the Carrboro ArtsCenter (with a 50 person attendance goal) will bring together people from a variety of backgrounds who will hear stories from voices they might be unfamiliar with. Audiences are changed by the immediacy of learning about a stranger, which emotionally connects them to a person and an experience they might have otherwise blocked out. Listening to someone else’s story is unspeakably powerful–it can create an instant connection where there was none. Storytelling can short circuit our biases and assumptions and replace fear and unfamiliarity with empathy and understanding. A truly diverse gathering will strengthen our community, one story at a time. Storytelling is also an essential part of advocacy work, a way to invite others to understand and care about issues that are too often abstract or overwhelming. Story Connection will continue to publicize the work of our nonprofit community partners that support underrepresented and marginalized folks, with a long-term goal of contributing to their fundraising and audience engagement through tailored storytelling training and workshops. Storytelling is an equalizer, one of our most powerful avenues to understanding, compassion, and empathy. It matters whose stories we hear. Story Connection aims to bring the connection of storytelling to Orange County to cultivate joy and hope, share grief and loss, and broaden and strengthen our community by amplifying and affirming authentic voices. DocuSign Envelope ID: 24CC88AA-C1EB-41FC-80CE-48099EAA0DB4 Artist Experience My fundamental belief as an instructor and a human is that everyone has a story to tell and a unique and authentic voice that longs to be heard. I’ve been teaching for over 15 years, helping people of all ages and backgrounds tell their stories. The first storytelling class I taught at the Carrboro ArtsCenter (in 2019) began as 13 strangers. Six weeks later, we had an 18th birthday party for one of the participants, who had signed up for the class because he felt painfully shy at school. In class, Liam was funny, engaging, heartfelt, and deeply likable–skills, he told us after he blew out the candles on the cake Nancy baked, that he developed in class. There were other shy folks in that room who found their voice. A woman in her 60s recalled shopping with her mother for her first bra. Another used sound and movement to recount a sacred ceremony honoring nature. W e heard stories about the pains of parenting–one about taking a child to college, another about taking one to rehab. There were also lighter stories about the wonders of watching a garden grow and disagreements with family about a birthday party. I expected the class to be fun and connective, but the results were transformative. In subsequent storytelling classes, I have enjoyed the same results: bringing together strangers, offering them tools to develop and deliver a personal story with confidence and style, and giving them the chance to listen to and appreciate one another. In each class, participants are astounded by what they learn about each other–and how much they relate to each other’s stories, which may have different details but include the same emotions we all experience. As a student in my most recent storytelling class said, “Although speaking about personal stuff can feel a bit stressful, it also feels like a tremendous learning experience — a very enjoyable one. You are an EXCELLENT teacher. I don’t have all the words to articulate how fortunate I feel to have landed in your classroom, but I wanted to convey my gratitude.” In addition to teaching storytelling, I co-founded the Durham Art Party, a gathering where artists shared work in various genres. This event, which happened quarterly from July 2018 to March 2020, was incredibly nourishing, creating friendships and community. In the spring of 2020, the Art Party took the form of a relay, where each participant made a piece of art using the previous artist’s work as their inspiration. W e gathered on Zoom to share what we made, appreciate others' creations, and celebrate the perseverance of the creative spirit. The power of creative community cannot be overstated–it encourages the artist that lives within all of us to make beautiful and moving experiences and to celebrate the artistic essence we each contain. I see Story Connection as another branch on the tree of creativity in Orange County, one that will create new connections and uplift its members by nourishing their creative spirits. How do you plan to market your project? Advertising to attract a broad audience will include posting printed flyers, direct promotion to local businesses and organizations, and social media promotion via the ArtsCenter, partner organizations, and my own accounts (~1000 Twitter followers, ~500 Instagram followers, ~400 newsletter subscribers). A local designer is offering an in-kind donation of their time to design printed material. DocuSign Envelope ID: 24CC88AA-C1EB-41FC-80CE-48099EAA0DB4 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 Resumes of artists/administrators Julia_Green_CV_2023.pdf W ork Samples Video Sample: External Link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XZfqFfFtkkx_64nd2CmPjE0OVcXBRMqE/view? usp=sharing Letters of support (optional) Julia_Green_support_letter_Carrboro_ArtsCenter.pdf DocuSign Envelope ID: 24CC88AA-C1EB-41FC-80CE-48099EAA0DB4