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Home My WebLink About2024-587-E-Arts Commission-Julia F. Green-Story Connection Live Storytelling Classes and PerformancesGRASSROOTS ARTS PROGRAM / ARTIST PROJECT GRANT 2024-25 Grantee Name Authorizing Official Name Email Project Title Award Grant Category ☐Grassroots Arts Program ☐Artist Project Grant Program Funding Source ☐North Carolina Arts Council ☐Orange County Grant project period July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 As Authorizing Official, I acknowledge the following terms and understand if they are not met, I jeopardize future funding opportunities from the Orange County Arts Commission. I understand a Compliance Score is issued for future grants based on my adherence to the following terms: OCAC Report Due Monday, July 14, 2025 Multicultural Spending Grantee must spend $ on the hiring of multicultural artists as specified in the grant application. Crediting and logo usage All grantees 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. If funding source is listed as N.C. Arts Council above, grantee must also properly credit the N.C. Arts Council using the proper logos and N.C. Arts Council credit line on all publicity materials for funded program. Download logos on the OCAC website at https://artsorange.org/grants/grantee-resources. Calendar Listing Grantee 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. Julia F. Green Julia F. Green julia@juliafgreen.com Story Connection: Live Storytelling Classes and Performances $3,000.00 4 4 Docusign Envelope ID: 53A18A07-6090-48C5-85EF-DAC4C4CD5BA4 1 Revised August 2022 ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION 2024-25 GRANT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 6 day of September, 2024, by and between Orange County ("County"), by and through the Orange County Arts Commission ("Arts Commission") and ("Grant Recipient"). WHEREAS, the Arts Commission is a countywide arts agency that ensures the growth of local arts experiences by providing funding and support for diverse high quality programs and projects. WHEREAS, the Arts Commission administers the annual Grants Program to provide economic opportunities to Orange County artists and non-profit organizations coordinating arts projects benefiting the citizens of Orange County. WHEREAS, the annual Arts Grants Program is supported by Arts Commission with funds from the Grassroots Arts Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, a state agency. WHEREAS, the Grant Recipient was selected by the Arts Commission to receive the annual Arts Grant through the procedures duly adopted by the Arts Commission; and WHEREAS, both parties wish to promote and maintain the integrity and clarity of the Grant Recipient's ideas and statements and delineate the Grant Recipient’s obligations to the County; NOW, THEREFORE, the County and the Grant Recipient, for the consideration and under the conditions hereinafter set forth, agree as follows: 1.Approved Grant Project. Grant funds are provided under this Agreement for the project (“Project”) described in the Grant Recipient’s Grant Application, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A. 2.Grant Award. Grant funds in an amount not to exceed ($ ) 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 three thousand dollars 3,000.00 Docusign Envelope ID: 53A18A07-6090-48C5-85EF-DAC4C4CD5BA4 2 Revised August 2022 A.Implementation. The Project implementation shall take place between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. 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 14, 2025. 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 3,000.00 Docusign Envelope ID: 53A18A07-6090-48C5-85EF-DAC4C4CD5BA4 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: 53A18A07-6090-48C5-85EF-DAC4C4CD5BA4 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: 53A18A07-6090-48C5-85EF-DAC4C4CD5BA4 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 Travis Myren, County Manager Date Julia F. Green Docusign Envelope ID: 53A18A07-6090-48C5-85EF-DAC4C4CD5BA4 10/3/2024 10/8/2024 Revised 01/24 1 ORANGE COUNTY—INTERNAL USE ONLY ______________________________________________________________________________ Finance Information Vendor Name: Julia F. Green Vendor Contact Person: Julia F. Green Phone: 919-964-1185 Address: 105 Jones Ferry Rd Unit D City Carrboro State: NC Zip: 27510 Department: Manager’s Office/Arts Commission Amount: $ 3,000.00 Purpose: 2024-25 Arts Grants Budget Code(s): 37601020-683001 Vendor # 68250 Vendor Status with NCSOS: Vendor is a BOCC consultant: Yes No Contract Details Contract Type: New Amendment (Original Contract: ) (Most Recent Amendment ) Effective Date End Date Notice Date (Notice Purpose ) Award Approved by Board (Agenda Date: ); Made or Administered by Signature Authority - BOCC Express Delegation (Agenda Date: ) - Policy 9.4: Under $5,000; Service Under $90,000; Construction Under $250,000 - Budget Policy Section XV (Capital Improvement Project: ) Bidding Informal Bidding ($30k-$90k); Formal RFP ($90k+); Other (<$30k); Exception(# ) Department Affirmation This agreement is approved as to technical form and content and I as Department Director affirmatively state work on this project has not been initiated prior to execution of the agreement. This agreement is approved as to technical form and content. Services related to this agreement have already begun or been completed. Description of the nature of the emergency condition that was addressed: Department Director’s Signature ________________________________________ Date: ________ Information Technologies This agreement has been reviewed and is approved as to information technology content and specifications: Office of the Chief Information Officer___________________________________ Date: ________ Inapplicable because no hardware/software purchases or related services 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 All Docusign contracts must be copied to the Clerk upon completion: occlerkdocs@orangecountync.gov The following signature block is for hard copies only and is not required for Docusign contracts: Received for record retention: Office of the Clerk to the Board __________________________________________Date:_________ Docusign Envelope ID: 53A18A07-6090-48C5-85EF-DAC4C4CD5BA4 10/3/2024 10/7/2024 10/8/2024 10/8/2024 Orange County Arts Commission Powered by Submittable Title Story Connecti on: Li ve Storytel l i ng Cl asses and Performances by Julia Green in 2024-25 Artist Project Grant Application 105 Jones Ferry Rd Unit D Carrboro, North Carolina 27510 NC United States 3192489754 julia@juliafgreen.com 06/28/2024 id. 46877259 Original Submission 06/28/2024 Score n/a APPLICANT INFORMATION Title of Grant Project Story Connection: Live Storytelling Classes and Performances Legal name of primary point of contact Julia Fischer Green Mailing Address of primary contact 105 Jones Ferry Rd Unit D Carrboro NC 27510 US 35.90764 -79.07512 Email of primary contact julia@juliafgreen.com Phone number of primary contact 9199641185 Names and emails of co-applicants (if applying on behalf of a group) W ebsite www.writingisjoy.com Docusign Envelope ID: 53A18A07-6090-48C5-85EF-DAC4C4CD5BA4 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 Grant Amount Requested 3000 Project Start Date (no earlier than July 1, 2024) October 2024 Project End Date (no later than June 30, 2025) May 2025 Project/Program Summary Last year, an OCAC Artist Project Grant generously funded Story Connection, a free storytelling class centering underrepresented voices and a public performance showcasing those voices. This application seeks to build on the success of that offering. Story Connection will expand to three classes and performances at the ArtsCenter. One class will replicate last year’s offering (a free class that centers underrepresented voices); the others will include 3 free spots (of 12) for those who need financial assistance. Classes run for 6 weeks (12 hours of instruction) and end with a final performance students are invited, though not required, to participate in. As described in the attached letter, the ArtsCenter is excited about these offerings and our collaborative efforts to expand live storytelling in Orange County. The expansion of Story Connection necessarily requires broader funding. As you will see in the attached budget, this proposal seeks funds for: artist instructional hours for the free class, marketing materials for the free class and shows, and partial support of recording and editing audio of the performances. Additional costs (theatre rental, audio work) will be covered by: ticket sales (sliding scale cost, with the option for free admission available to all), fundraising–I have been teaching in Orange County for 11 years and my client base includes many individuals who have the resources and desire to support community arts; and my own funds. I believe deeply in this project and storytelling as an artistic medium. Story is one of our oldest art forms; our brains are wired to create story and learn from it, which is why it’s so accessible. During every storytelling class I’ve ever taught, the same miracle occurs: over the course of six weeks, people who’ve never consciously thought much about how to tell a story Docusign Envelope ID: 53A18A07-6090-48C5-85EF-DAC4C4CD5BA4 are transformed into storytellers. In the final class or performance, they take the spotlight with confidence and ease and tell gripping stories full of emotion and authenticity. This success is also a function of the model I’ve used for years: prompts to generate ideas, discussion of craft elements (e.g. hook, stakes, endings), gentle feedback on stories-in-progress, stage exercises, and active listening techniques that create safety. This approach empowers students to find their unique voice and gives them the confidence to use it. Story creates connection and community, which is the driving force behind this project. Even in progressive Orange County, we have much ground to cover toward knowing and understanding each other’s identities and struggles and even inhabiting the same spaces. Story Connection will continue to hold space for underrepresented and underresourced voices; equitable access will remain central to this endeavor as it grows. Storytelling is a sacred and joyful act. Your continued support will allow Story Connection to move toward its ultimate goal: an ongoing, self- sustaining storytelling series that elevates diverse voices, celebrates our rich humanity, and offers glimpses into the vast depths inside each of us, strengthening our community one story at a time. Community Impact The success of last year’s Story Connection wildly exceeded my expectations. Students came from a wide range of backgrounds and identities–queer, trans, and disabled folks, immigrants, and people of color. This mixture was not controlled by me in any way; it simply reflected the broad range of people who answered the call. The final performance was attended by 50 people. Here is some of the feedback collected anonymously from storytellers and audience members: "This event had all the intimacy, aliveness and bigness of spirit that so much of modern life lacks. I laughed, I cried, and I felt really connected to my local community. I'm already looking forward to the next one! Hearing someone else's story (especially if that person has a story that our culture doesn't want to hear) creates empathy, compassion, and awareness. The thing I most enjoyed about this experience was hearing about the lives of fellow North Carolinians. It helped build community and bridge differences. It was powerful to hear such a wide range of voices, especially since these voices were ones that we don't hear from very often. It made me sit and think about the experience of living in a body that looks and sounds different from mine. So much heart that came through in these powerful stories by rarely heard Docusign Envelope ID: 53A18A07-6090-48C5-85EF-DAC4C4CD5BA4 voices. It made me appreciate the diversity of our community and feel a stronger connection to others. Orange County does a great job supporting the arts." As these testimonials demonstrate, listening to someone else’s story is unspeakably powerful. Storytelling can replace fear and unfamiliarity with empathy and understanding. And as one storyteller said to me, “To be seen and heard has magical powers.” The act of being witnessed is even more impactful for individuals accustomed to being marginalized. This year’s iteration of Story Connection will include three public performances, each with a 50 person attendance goal. More frequent performances will increase public awareness and momentum, and continuing to offer a free class and performance specifically for underrepresented voices means more exposure for those voices to a wider audience. It also continues to broadcast the message that all voices are welcome on the Story Connection stage. All performances will be recorded. Storytellers will have a tangible record of their performance, and if they consent, their stories will become podcast episodes I will distribute widely, allowing more people to be impacted by the quality and heart of Story Connection. This will also help with advocacy work. This year, the power of Story Connection will be used to support fundraising efforts for the ArtsCenter and showcase the nonprofit community partners whose work explicitly supports underresourced communities in Orange County. Storytelling is an equalizer, one of our most powerful avenues to understanding, compassion, and empathy. Story Connection aims to bring the connection of storytelling to Orange County and broaden and strengthen our community by amplifying and affirming authentic voices. Docusign Envelope ID: 53A18A07-6090-48C5-85EF-DAC4C4CD5BA4 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. The first storytelling class I taught at the ArtsCenter (in 2019) began with 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. Although I am aware of my competencies as an instructor and feel comfortable in the storytelling classroom, I knew what I was undertaking in last year’s project–recruiting and working with a group of folks from marginalized groups–was something of a stretch goal for me. I am a white, cisgender, and heterosexual woman. Most of my classes are populated by people who share those qualities. Stepping into a space in which I was the minority was instructive and challenging. Before I began advertising this class, I did some homework. I consulted a friend who works in the DEI space and another who is disabled and also a writing instructor. I read You are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience (Brene Brown and Tarana Burke), Beyond the Gender Binary (Alok Vaid-Menon), and Demystifying Disability (Emily Ladau). I tried to educate myself more about what it’s like to live in other bodies and how to hold space in an authentic and supportive way. I already do a lot of work in the classroom around making people feel safe, and also as soon as this class began it became immediately clear to me that these folks needed more support–more listening, more space to share, more affirmation, and more time to feel safe than I was accustomed to. I had intended to be mindful of taking up space with my voice, but I ended up much quieter in the first few weeks than planned. I learned a lot by listening–firsthand accounts of discrimination as well as relatable, non-identity stories about mishaps and longings. By the midpoint of the class, there was palpably more comfort in the room, in people’s stories, voices, and bodies. I expected this class to expand my capabilities as an instructor, though I wasn’t sure what that would look like. Ultimately it taught me that the most transformative learning and growth happens only when there is a foundation of safety and trust, and that foundation takes as much time to build as it takes. My expertise is valuable, but it means nothing without showing up with open ears and firmly and compassionately holding space for people to feel safe enough to express themselves. Docusign Envelope ID: 53A18A07-6090-48C5-85EF-DAC4C4CD5BA4 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 (~800 Twitter followers, ~500 Instagram followers, ~500 newsletter subscribers). I will also call on last year's storytellers to advertise to their networks. 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. View an example budget here. Budgeted Expense Expenses-english-rev ised.xlsx Budgeted Income Income-english-rev ised.xlsx Are you able to fulfill the full scope of your project if your grant is only partially funded? Yes Resumes of artists/administrators Julia_F_Green_CV_2024.pdf W ork Samples Video Sample: External Link https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16d5B-dMnmJ- PTNYASV5MujQEiHZstbrZ?usp=drive_link Letters of support (optional) TAC_OCAC_Grant_Support_Letter_Julia_F_Green_June_28_2024.pdf Docusign Envelope ID: 53A18A07-6090-48C5-85EF-DAC4C4CD5BA4