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visitors from afar, while serving as a home for our cultural wealth and an incubator for future creative growth. VALUES / MISSION / VISION VALUES • Build a thriving cultural community: Bring together artists, gallery owners, visual & performing arts organizations, educators, philanthropists, writers, business owners, community members, and visitors to share in cultural activities that raise public awareness and appreciation. Create teamwork through community collaborations and partnerships. • Nurture artistic and educational creativity: Provide and manage an inviting, supportive, and inspiring venue to host quality creative artistic and educational offerings. Continuously pursue and expand the availability of creative opportunities. Strive to make learning fun, interesting, and increase curiosity. • Preserve historic architecture: Invest in and maintain the auditorium and office spaces within the historic Whitted building, which once housed the Hillsborough High School and is owned by Orange County. Share and grow interest in the rich history of Hillsborough and Orange County by maintaining the structure as a cultural and educational destination. • Promote professionalism and financial stability; Continuously provide high quality service to visitors and the local community. Offer enthusiasm and commitment to clients, be respectful and flexible, and promote ethical practices. Develop good financial habits and develop and implement strong financial, regulatory, and supervisory policies in the interest of financial stability. MISSION The mission of the Orange County Cultural Center (OCCC) is to promote the public understanding and appreciation of the creative arts and cultural history of Orange County and to stimulate the interest and participation of members and the community by providing affordable space for exhibitions, education, and professional endeavors. VISION The OCCC hopes to establish a cultural arts center on the first floor in Building A of the Whiffed Building in the center of Hillsborough, NC. The Whiffed Building is located within the boundaries of the Hillsborough Historic District and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It most recently housed the main branch of the Orange County library and also served as the Hillsborough High School. The OCCC will fill a void by providing a conveniently located facility dedicated for cultural events in central and northern Orange County, where available space for artistic events is very limited. This space is walkable to the historic downtown, with enough flexibility to allow for performance as well as conference space, providing additional rooms for classes, art- related events, and other cultural offerings. The Cultural Center will serve as a place of creative discovery, exploration, and enlightenment that bridges both cultural and economic boundaries. The Center will benefit the economic vitality of the Orange County Cultural Center Confidential Page 6 of 30 Strategic Business Plan (v.1.0) 9/8/2011