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DocuSign Envelope ID: 3F12CD86-8239-4E1 E-BCE6-2327E57AF832 <br /> tn', r.174. 1 Durham Arts Council,Inc. <br /> 120 Morris Street <br /> Durham,NC 27701 <br /> 17.Lt � Ili PHONE 919.560.2718 <br /> "; FAX 919.560.2725 <br /> /1;i iZ(..'i t[i{I www.durhamarts.org <br /> May 14,2016 <br /> Orange County Arts Commission <br /> Spring Artist Grant Committee <br /> 31 W Margaret Ln#216, <br /> Hillsborough,NC 27278 <br /> Dear Spring Artist Grant Committee, <br /> It gives me great pleasure to recommend Jeannette Brossart,esteemed mosaic artist and educator <br /> for the OCAC Spring Grant. The OCAC grant will assist Jeannette to attend the Lincoln Center <br /> Teaching Artist Development Labs in July 2016.Through the years,Jeannette has worked to <br /> develop and refine her artistry through a multitude of teaching experiences,community projects <br /> and commissions. In the spring of 2011, she was accepted to the Durham Arts Council Creative <br /> Arts in Public and Private Schools(CAPS)program,a program that places local professional <br /> artists into schools to enhance curriculum through the arts. In my ten years directing the CAPS <br /> program,I have yet to experience an artist who has made the impact Jeannette has within her first <br /> year of joining CAPS.During her first year,Jeannette facilitated a major school-wide mosaic <br /> mural in March 2012 at Sandy Ridge Visual and Performing Arts Elementary during its inaugural <br /> year.The permanent mosaic now graces the school's entrance hallway,highly visible for all <br /> students, staff and parents,All 600 Sandy Ridge students,pre-K through 5th grade participated in <br /> creating the mural, <br /> Additionally,Jeannette facilitated murals in Granville County at all of their 9 elementary schools. <br /> The following year, she guided 8`h grade students to create mosaic murals in four of Granville <br /> County's middle schools,exploring mathematical patterns and tessellations.Jeannette has lead <br /> integrated mosaic residencies in over 30 area schools since joining the CAPS program. She has <br /> done commissioned murals throughout the southeast and had guided students to create mosaic <br /> murals in schools across the country. <br /> Brossart has an extensive comprehension of her art form, integrates curriculum standards <br /> seamlessly to support multidimensional learning,and is passionate and organized in her <br /> interactions with students and teachers.The outcomes are always amazing. <br /> I am honored to know and work with Jeannette. 1 feel that the opportunity to attend the Lincoln <br /> Center Development Lab will continue to enhance her abilities as a Teaching Artist.I highly <br /> recommend her for the OCAC Spring grant and feel confident that she will greatly appreciate and <br /> benefit from this opportunity to further her professional development as a teaching artist in this <br /> community and beyond. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> . 51---4,---- G' e <br /> Shana Adams <br /> Director,Creative Arts in Public and Private Schools(CAPS) <br /> Durham Arts Council,Inc. <br />