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We are proposing a project timeline of 10 months,with a start date of July and completion of <br /> the project by end of April 2015—leaving 2 months for unforeseen delays. We have a list of <br /> sites and structures,and will be ready to start taking photographs in July, and will continue <br /> through October,adding new sites to our list. In September,once the images are available,we <br /> will begin consultation with Gilfillen on the architectural features,artistic details and historical <br /> significance, and receive his reports. Simultaneously, Price with assistance from Sandbeck will <br /> proceed with local history research and documentation. <br /> When the photographs are printed and mounted,Thomas Watson, Price and Sandbeck will <br /> work together to conduct and record oral histories or narratives from select individuals in the <br /> community—with visits to their homes. Watson is a life-long member of Orange County and <br /> will take the lead in identifying people to interview. Price will transcribe the narratives for <br /> publication on the website and archives. This activity will occur October through December. <br /> Once we finalize the pieces for the exhibition and the narratives/oral histories,we will prepare <br /> for the artists' openings and storytelling events in January and March 2015. The openings will <br /> be on Friday evenings, and the storytelling events will be on the following Saturday afternoons. <br /> In April,we will recap, analyze and assess our yearlong activities, compile a photo album for <br /> the website, and prepare the final grant report. <br /> Because Free Spirit Freedom is an HAC program,we will publicize our events through the HAC <br /> website, Facebook page and listserv, and the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough website and its <br /> listserv. Laurie Paolicelli of the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau will post on the <br /> Bureau's website, Facebook page and listserv. Terry Colville of the Central Orange Senior <br /> Center has offered to co-sponsor and will announce the events in the Center's monthly online <br /> and print publications. We will prepare a release for WCHL Radio, and place an announcement <br /> in the News of Orange County. Local faith assemblies and community organizations will <br /> receive "save the date" cards and invitations by mail. <br /> • information concerning whether you have undertaken similar activities in the past. <br /> Free Spirit Freedom has undertaken similar activities in the past. We have had exhibitions <br /> using old photographs, and we hosted one event with a panel of community members who <br /> shared reflections about historic Hillsborough. <br /> • number audience per program; geography of audience; mix of ethnicity, age, and gender. <br /> Our intended audience is a multi-generational and culturally-diverse group,a cross-section of <br /> the Orange County community, inclusive of people from the urban centers, rural townships and <br /> surrounds. Our participants are respected local residents who have "their own following" and <br /> will attract others. Based on attendance at our previous events,we hope to have 200+visitors <br /> combined for the Friday evening openings, and audiences of 180+ combined for the Saturday <br /> afternoon storytelling events. One set of events will be held at the Central Orange Senior <br /> Center,and the other will be held at the HAC Gallery. The exhibitions will remain for the <br /> duration of the two months,so that many more visitors will have opportunities to view them. <br /> • Discuss how arts program will be integrated into the curriculum. <br /> n/a <br />