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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.
Shady Kimzey
Shady Kimzey
badartcompany@pm.me
Bad Art Club for All
$3,000.00
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ORANGE COUNTY
ARTS COMMISSION
2024-25 GRANT
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 6 day of September, 2024, by and between Orange
County ("County"), by and through the Orange County Arts Commission ("Arts
Commission") and ("Grant Recipient").
WHEREAS, the Arts Commission is a countywide arts agency that ensures the growth of
local arts experiences by providing funding and support for diverse high quality programs and
projects.
WHEREAS, the Arts Commission administers the annual Grants Program to provide
economic opportunities to Orange County artists and non-profit organizations coordinating arts
projects benefiting the citizens of Orange County.
WHEREAS, the annual Arts Grants Program is supported by Arts Commission with
funds from the Grassroots Arts Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the
Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, a state agency.
WHEREAS, the Grant Recipient was selected by the Arts Commission to receive
the annual Arts Grant through the procedures duly adopted by the Arts Commission; and
WHEREAS, both parties wish to promote and maintain the integrity and clarity of the
Grant Recipient's ideas and statements and delineate the Grant Recipient’s obligations to the
County;
NOW, THEREFORE, the County and the Grant Recipient, for the consideration
and under the conditions hereinafter set forth, agree as follows:
1.Approved Grant Project. Grant funds are provided under this Agreement for the project
(“Project”) described in the Grant Recipient’s Grant Application, attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit A.
2.Grant Award. Grant funds in an amount not to exceed ($ )
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
Shady Kimzey
three thousand dollars 3,000.00
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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
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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
Travis Myren, County Manager Date
Shady Kimzey
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ORANGE COUNTY—INTERNAL USE ONLY
______________________________________________________________________________
Finance Information
Vendor Name: Shady Kimzey Vendor Contact Person: Shady Kimzey Phone: 919-815-4271
Address: 106 N Oak Street City Efland State: NC Zip: 27243
Department: Manager’s Office/Arts Commission Amount: $ 3,000.00
Purpose: 2024-25 Arts Grants Budget Code(s): 37601020-683001 Vendor # 68168
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: ________
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Orange County Arts Commission Powered by Submittable
Title Bad Art Cl ub for Al l
by Shady Kimzey in 2024-25 Artist Project Grant
Application
106 N Oak Street
Ef land, North Carolina
27243
NC
United States
9198154271
hishady@pm.me
07/01/2024
id. 46896608
Original Submission 07/01/2024
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APPLICANT
INFORMATION
Title of Grant Project Bad Art Club for All
Legal name of
primary point of
contact
Shady Kimzey
Mailing Address of
primary contact
106 N Oak Street
Efland
NC
27243
US
36.08233
-79.16776
Email of primary
contact
badartcompany@pm.me
Phone number of
primary contact
919-815-4271
Names and emails of
co-applicants (if
applying on behalf of
a group)
W ebsite badartcompany.online, bit.ly/badartclub, bit.ly/thebadnewsletter
How did you hear
about our grant
program?
W ord of mouth
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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
$3,000
Project Start Date
(no earlier than July
1, 2024)
October 26, 2024
Project End Date (no
later than June 30,
2025)
June 28, 2025
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Project/Program
Summary
I would like to use the Artist Project Grant funding to make Bad Art Club
100% free for participants to attend. The funding would be used to cover
the cost of myself as lead artist for time in curriculum development, set-
up/breakdown of class, teaching time, time to coordinate class logistics,
and marketing. It would also cover the cost of each guest artist. I hire 1
local contributing guest artist for each class. Guest artists also participate
in curriculum development, teaching, sourcing supplies, and promotion.
I am submitting this application for my company's first and core program
Bad Art Club (BAC). Bad Art Club is a space for new artists, non-artists,
and those that love to create to engage in low-stakes art-making where we
focus on the process of making art, not the outcome. BAC champions the
mental (calming), emotional (safety), social (togetherness), and physical
(skill-building) benefits of making art.
I have run Bad Art Club out of Eno Arts Mill for 17 straight months, and
have experienced abounding positivity surrounding this class. Not only did
it launch my career as a creative entrepreneur, it has supported the
creative careers of at least 38 artists living in and around Orange County
through contracts and jobs related to BAC. Out of BAC was born W eird
Productions in Durham, the Bad Art Market (funded by an APG last year),
and the FOLK show at Eno Arts Mill. 100s of people have attended BAC,
read our newsletter, and joined our text list. Several profiles have
documented the success of BAC including Chapelboro Radio/The Hill and
The Underline.
Attendees of BAC say they feel like a kid again, that it keeps them
accountable to doing art, and that it changes their mood when they attend.
The first year, I operated the class on a sliding scale where participants
paid anywhere from $0-30 to attend. W e sold out most of the first 6
months. However, I realized that I was exploiting myself at that price range
and needed to change the price to support my own well-being. In 2024, I
changed the price to $40 with scholarships available. I recognize that this
creates barriers to some in our community, and want to remove those
barriers without sacrificing my own boundaries.
This project will continue to take place at Eno Arts Mill for our October and
December meetings. In 2025, the class will likely continue at EAM, with
Present Day on Main as a location that has also agreed to host BAC if
needed. 2025 meetings will be held in February, March, April, and May.
Community partners include Eno Arts Mill (location), TJ Mundy with Loving
You Quietly (marketing services & class assistance), and Grow Your W orld
(2023/24 sponsors).
This funding would cover 6 classes, once per month, occurring from
October 2024 - May 2025 (no class in Nov. & Jan.), held on the 4th
Saturday of the month.
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Community Impact BAC frequent attendees include children and their parents, people with
disabilities, elders, women who work in caring professions, retirees looking
for positive creative outlets, and LGBTQ+ folks. I request your support to
increase access to the arts for all of these individuals and groups with free
programming.
Over the course of 6 classes, over 120 individuals will receive a free 3
hours of instructional and open art-making with 1 lead and 1 guest
instructor. Classes hold a capacity of 20 participants with 1 lead facilitator,
1 guest artist, and 1 volunteer class assistant. BAC participants range in
age from 8-88 and everything taught in class is adapted to be accessible at
multiple skill and ability levels. Adaptive tools such as a mic/amp, lighted
magnifiers, large pencil/paintbrush grips, and pick-up tools for collage are
used in every applicable class.
The BAC newsletter also shares opportunities about local art events, show
openings, and calls for art. Students often view galleries on class breaks,
and frequent First Friday at Eno Arts Mill as they feel they have a personal
connection. Many BAC participants have submitted and been accepted to
gallery shows at the Mill for their first time exhibiting work.
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Artist Experience I am a teaching and facilitation expert. In the last year, I have worked with
over 400 students in creative classes and events.
I consider myself a high-achieving rebel which has led me to a successful
career as a creative despite not having formal art training.
I am a creative solo-preneur. Creative services are my full-time job, and I
work with a network of top-tier local creatives.
My clients include Eno Arts Mill, Orange County Arts Commission, the City
of Raleigh, Uproar Festival of Public Art, Duke University, UNC-Chapel Hill,
Artspace in Raleigh, The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, Grow Your W orld, and
Orange County Department on Aging.
Reviews of my work call my classes “a sold-out success”, “fantastic”, and
a place where “art is for everyone”. I built a sustainable business, starting
from Bad Art Club, that in one year of operation generated over $36,000 in
economic impact in Orange County. All from $6000 of initial funding.
Testimonials:
“I feel my inner child is liberated.”
— Class Participant
“By far one of the best artists and people to work with.”
— Founder and Executive Director, Regional Non-Profit
“Everyone was so nice and friendly and accepting of the art created.”
— Class Participant
“Great supplies, clear guidelines and presentation!”
— Class Participant
“There was great choice in materials and I enjoyed the freedom to create
with others. Thank you for providing this community and easy-going
atmosphere!”
— Class Participant
“I enjoyed doing art with others in a positive, community atmosphere,
learning new skills, and getting ideas from others.”
— Class Participant
How do you plan to
market your project?
BAC Newsletter
EAM Newsletter
Social Media (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook)
Online event calendars
Interest groups on discords
Digital and print posters
Text list
W ord of Mouth
First Friday at the Mill
Guest artist's promotion
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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
Kimzey_2022-2024_Artist_CV.pdf
Kimzey_Resume_2023.pdf
W ork Samples
Class_Photo.jpg
Title of sample BAC Class Photo with Guest Artist Onicas Gaddis
Artist name Shady Kimzey
Year created 2023
Medium (if applicable) Photo
You_might_be_here.png
Title of sample Bad Art Club Artistic Process
Artist name Shady Kimzey
Year created 2023
Medium (if applicable) Digital art/design
Me_Teaching.jpg
Title of sample Shady teaching BAC
Artist name Shady Kimzey, photograph by Steve Murray
Year created 2023
Medium (if applicable) Photo
Class_1.jpg
Title of sample Bad Art Club Class
Artist name Shady Kimzey, photograph by Steve Murray
Year created 2023
Medium (if applicable) Photo
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Gideon_Flute.jpg
Title of sample Gideon Young Playing Flute at Haiku-Inspired BAC
Artist name Shady Kimzey
Year created 2023
Medium (if applicable) Photo
Video Sample:
External Link
https://thebadnewsletter.substack.com/p/bad-art-club-collage-apalooza
Letters of support
(optional)
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