2015-656-E Arts - Historical Foundation of Hillsborough Arts Grant

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DocuSign Envelope ID:C67D1OAE-118D-40A9-9F56-DE2D32A3FAF5 principal participants currently coming from the community of Fairview,a discrete neighborhood within the boundaries of the town of Hillsborough,NC. The fall-winter project held at the Rainey substation has also benefited from the participation of pupils attending UNC-CH Habitat for Humanity's tutoring program at the substation. Geography,mix of race,age,and gender: The Fairview community was annexed into the town of Hillsborough in 1988. Its boundaries have historically been described north of US 70 West from Rainey Street to Faucette Mill Road;some governmental agencies include an area south of US 70 West as part of the Fairview neighborhood.Fairview benefits from the presence of both a county park(Fairview Park)and a community garden sponsored by UNC-Chapel Hill,and a strong neighborhood association(Fairview Community Watch).Fairview crime rates are significantly higher than surrounding areas of Hillsborough. Fairview residents have lower education levels,higher unemployment rates,and lower household incomes than other Hillsborough neighborhoods. Demographics for Fairview,compared to those of Hillsborough township: • Median income: 50%lower • Household net worth: 57%lower • Crime rate:37%higher • Education level: 30%lower (Statistics from US census,as quoted in website below) http://www.realtor.com/local/Fairview_Hillsborough_NC/lifestyk Number of audience per program,age, race,gender and number of audience per program: The number of participants in the summer and fall 2015 weekday program has had significant variation,with attendance ranging from two to 20 students. The Fairview Community event audiences have been significantly larger,with numbers of students participating as high as 90(community picnic). Classes have been split more evenly by gender for community events;in the weekday program,approximately 80%of students are female.Ages vary from four to 18 years,with most children in the seven to 12 year age group.The children are primarily African American and Hispanic,with a majority of children at events being African American,and a more even representation in our weekday classes. (Please note attached letter of support from Fairview Community Watch Group members,further defining the population served by this program). Artists involved: Please see the attached document listing artists,mediums,and proposed classes for the 2016 calendar year. OCHM will also provide instruction and materials for the following class topics: • Origami • Paper filigree • Weaving(God's Eyes,straw weaving) • Sidewalk watercolor chalk project(photos from Fairview picnic) • Holiday crafts • Knitting • Sewing • Additional media requested by participants The Historical Foundation of Hillsborough&Orange County OCAC Fall Grant 2015