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DocuSign Envelope ID:23BA7659-F394-4BDA-9F51-8F55B05908A8 <br /> The purpose of SHIMMER is in developing a compelling, impactful event that <br /> creates a cultural bridge between Chapel Hill and Carrboro, focuses on the <br /> creativity of our region and impacts the economies of both townships. The event <br /> ties in with Creative Carrboro plans for an arts district, Chapel Hill's Downtown <br /> Imagined plans, and deepens the 2nd Friday ArtWalk collaborative cultural <br /> alliance that already exists, fostering a greater sense of community and <br /> economic partnership. <br /> OCAC funds will go towards paying artists selected by SHIMMER: The Art of <br /> Light jury panel: <br /> - Cora Fisher, Executive Director - SECCA <br /> - Cindy Spuria, Owner- LIGHT Art & Design <br /> - Emily Smith, Director- In Light Richmond <br /> - Dan Mayer, Executive Director - Carrboro ArtsCenter <br /> - Marshall Price, Curator of Modern & Contemporary Art - Nasher Museum of Art <br /> Artists include (imagery can be seen at event website - <br /> www.shimmerevent.com): <br /> - Nate Sheaffer— Raleigh, NC <br /> - Carter Hubbard — Portland, OR (formerly of Chapel Hill) <br /> - Arnie Oliver— Richmond, VA <br /> - Nuno Gomes — Chapel Hill, NC <br /> - David Sanchez Burr— Las Vegas, NM <br /> - Symmes Gardner— College Park, MD <br /> - Jaclyn Bowie — Raleigh, NC <br /> - Medeology Collective — Savannah, GA <br /> - Chad Graves — Durham, NC <br /> - Nicole Herbert— Harrisburg, PA <br /> - Leigh Suggs — Chapel Hill, NC <br /> - Johanna Evans-Colley — Brooklyn, NY <br /> - Jonathan Davis — Pittsboro, NC <br /> - Louis St Lewis — Chapel Hill, NC <br /> - Mark Iwinski — Durham, NC <br /> - Jason Oppliger— Raleigh, NC <br /> - Britt Flood —Asheville, NC <br /> Events created, planned and/or managed by smArts creative programs & events <br /> (producer of SHIMMER): <br /> Night Lights:A Family New Year's Eve <br /> Morehead Planetarium & Science Center <br /> In its third year, selling out every year at a 1000+ max <br /> Windows on Chapel Hill <br /> Art installations along Franklin St in empty storefront windows <br /> No gauge of attendance but ran for 4 years, funding by Town of Chapel Hill <br />