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19 <br /> he would be interested in helping out in such a way). Such shows would help the local art•galleries as <br /> well by bringing in more people interested in the visual arts. <br /> Old 35mm Movie Buffs�currently old movies are shown in the Masonic Temple. Potentially more <br /> people would attend showings if the arrangements were a bit more comfortable than their rather <br /> cramped quarters. <br /> Music Groubs�there are numerous music groups in town from jazz orchestras to bluegrass groups <br /> who would be eager to play for dances and concerts. <br /> Lectu�e series-�-we have many interesting scholars and collectors in town. It would be possible to run <br /> an interesting local lecture series to remove the need to travel to Chapel Hill or Durham for an <br /> "intellectual community". <br /> Fun ers <br /> The OCCC will be seeking as much funding from program and sub-rentals as possible; however, it is <br /> likely, in order to keep costs affordable to the cultural organizations, ongoing support will be needed. <br /> Individual support will come from local Hillsborough community members including our great local <br /> authors, who have led fundraising efforts and will continue to do so. <br /> We are planning to engage a professional fundraiser to conduct a feasibility study, assist us in targeting <br /> funders, and offer advice on communication strategies. There are a host of local businesses, institutions <br /> and foundations that we plan to target such as PHE Inc, Sports Endeavors, Duke University, UNC, and <br /> the Kirby Foundation. We expect that fundraising will also build on itself by bringing in more <br /> participants as well as enthusiasm for a shared effort. <br /> (iOIVIPETl771/E e4�1�4LYSIS <br /> eneral ve ie of the o etiteve nviron ent <br /> For years, many have been dreaming of creating a Cultural Center to serve the central and northern <br /> part of Orange County: a home for cultural events, a place to host plays, concerts, film, arts <br /> programming and classes for children and adults, community events, literary readings, and a gallery. <br /> The Orange County Cultural Center was formed in response to this need. <br /> The facility is needed to provide affordable performance space, gallery space, classrooms, studios, and <br /> arts progranuning near the center of downtown Hillsborough. The need has become apparent after <br /> several groups in this part of the county have struggled to find space to host events and classes. Groups <br /> like the Hillsborough Arts Council, the Orange County Historical Museum, and the Burwell School <br /> Historic Site regularly host events that could sell more tickets in a larger space. <br /> There is no fully functional theater nearby Hillsborough. Arts and cultural organizations need the <br /> space to expand their offerings for classes and after-school programs. Local artists desire studio space, <br /> and local educational institutions such as Orange County Schools would make use of the space for <br /> their arts and cultural classes. This project has the chance to benefit everyone. <br /> Orange County Cultural Center Confidential Page 13 of 30 <br /> Strategic Business Plan(v.1.0) 9/8/2011 <br />