HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCAC Minutes 11-11-2024 Orange County Arts Commission
November 14, 2024
Minutes
Attendees: Crystal Wu, Chair, Linda Williamson, Sec, Wendy Smith, Gideon Young, Krista
Bremmer, Lindsay Metivier, Katie Murray, Renee Hayes, Josh Rosenstein, and Heather
Washburn, Cellia Gibbs, John Claude Bemis, &Alexa Velez
Absent: Denise Duffy, Vice chair, Saba Jordan,
Meeting Location: The ArtsCenter
1. Call to Order at 6:38pm by Crystal
2. Krista moved to approve the October 2024 Board Minutes with one correction and
Heather seconded. All approved.
3. Director's Report: Katie reported on the following items:
a. Upcoming volunteer needs— Katie could really use volunteers to assist at a few
upcoming events--first dance performance in the Eno Mill Gallery this Friday
11/15, work an information table at the Holiday Bazaar 10-5pm Saturday 11/16
and work the beverage tent at December First Friday.
b. December Mutual Aide Auction update—changed the event to be the August
2025 gallery show with a silent auction of art from western NC artists.
c. First Fridays—Shoaldiggers are performing at the December First Friday. Katie
discussed input on the upcoming event and the hours for future events, which
we might change to only 2 hours (7-9pm) from 3 hours (6-9pm).
d. 2025 BIPOC AIR—call is open for a BIPOC Arist in Residence at the Eno Arts Mill.
We've had two great artists so far in the program. Katie asks that we share her
post about the open call on social media and our networks.
e. AEP6 Presentations— Katie's presentation of the Arts Economic Prosperity
version 6 results for Orange County is going well. She is open to presenting it at
any group or board that we are connected to. She has presented it at the
Visitor's Bureau and our County Commissioners.
f. Jeep raffle—this is an initiative of the OCAA board. Katie is concerned with the
small volume of sales so far. We must have 1200 to hold the raffle. The board
discussed additional ideas to push additional sales.
4. Board Vacancy/Applications
a. 1 open position— Katie is still working on filling our open position by talking to
likely candidates.
5. Liaison Reports
a. UNC Student Liaison Update—Cellia reported UNC has a student run magazine
called Coulture and staff our working on articles and photography for upcoming
edition. Also, Indian dance companies have been busy with Diwali. Student Film
Association is kicking off their pitch party this Friday for this year's film festival.
b. Chapel Hill Arts Commission — Bolin Creek Park Murals look fantastic. Katie
participated in an informal discussion about how their grant program could
possibly be opened to arts organizations that serve Chapel Hill residents, but not
within the official city limits.
c. UNC update by Crystal — PlayMakers has a Christmas Show that is opening soon.
Carolina Performing Arts has lots of interesting performances coming up such as
Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens and the UNC Music department
performances.
d. Hillsborough Arts Council —John said they are gearing up for the Solstice Walk on
iSat 12/16 (5-8pm market) where 1000s of people attend. HAC is also looking for
board members that live in Hillsborough if anyone has any suggestions.
e. The ArtsCenter update by Wendy— Elf Market was last weekend was really good
per the attendees and the vendors. Lots of upcoming performances that are
really taking off at the ArtsCenter. UNC has been using the ArtsCenter space for
arts classrooms/events. Also, added a regular comedy show.
f. Carrboro Arts update—move the dates of film festival to end of January.
Working on the mural project for 203 building.
g. Visitor's Bureau update by Wendy—highlight was Katie's presentation on the
economic impact of the arts (AEP6).
h. Orange County Artists Guild by Heather—the Guild just finished up the Fall Open
studio tour. It was very well attended.
i. Gideon reported that the Carrboro Poetry Festival was very well received. There
were lots of first-time readers and good workshops. The Poet Council needs a
couple more people to join them in their planning.
6. Our December 9t" meeting will be a joint board Holiday event at Ashely Nissler's house.
7. Crystal adjourned the meeting at 7:41pm.