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l0 Background -History of Location The Orange County Library is located in historic downtown Hillsborough, next to and near the Orange County government buildings, the courthouse, a popular co- op-cafe, Weaver Street Market, and downtown businesses along Churton Street. The Hillsborough library intends to be a welcoming institution for children, teens, families and adults of all ages and abilities. The Library will feature a contemporary research and computer lab, and a community meeting room for events such as book clubs and interest group discussions. There will be gallery space exhibiting local artists on a rotating basis. Budget The public art budget for this project is $10,000 in public and private money. This budget includes all costs associated with, but not limited to: artist design fees, travel, project materials, fabrication, installation costs (if not constructed on site), and documentation of the work(s). Eligibility The project is open to all artists currently living in North Carolina, working in any media. Artist teams are eligible to apply, including teams of artists from multiple disciplines. Artists residing in Orange County, North Carolina are encouraged to apply. Schedule April 6, 2009 Tentative - Week of April 13-17, 2009 Tentative - Week of May 18-22, 2009 Tentative - Through May 31, 2009 By June 30, 2009 How to Apply: Postmark Deadline for Application Materials Artist Selection Committee meets to review materials and select Finalists to be interviewed Finalists interviewed in Hillsborough, NC Finalists exhibit conceptual proposals Project awarded Artists and artist teams interested in the project should submit ONE copy of each of the following: 1. LETTER OF INTEREST, no more than two pages in length, which explains the artist's or artist team's interest in the project. If the Letter of Interest is on behalf of a team, please identify the lead artist