Agenda - 02-21-2017 - 4-a - Orange County Arts Commission Fall 2016 Grant Recipients

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1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: February 21, 2017 Action Agenda Item No. 4-a SUBJECT: Orange County Arts Commission Fall 2016 Grant Recipients DEPARTMENT: Orange County Arts Commission ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Fall 2016 Grant Awards Spreadsheet Katie Murray, 919-245-2335 Copy of Awards to be Distributed "Specific Attendee List to Follow" PURPOSE: To present checks to local artists and arts organizations receiving Fall 2016 Orange County Arts Grants. BACKGROUND: The Orange County Arts Commission awards grants for art programs to local artists, schools and nonprofit organizations from funds received from the state and Orange County government for this purpose. These funds are distributed for arts projects in all arts disciplines. Each grant recipient must match the granted amount at least dollar-for-dollar in order to receive funding. FINANCIAL IMPACT: A total of $25,440 was awarded to seven nonprofit organizations, fourteen schools and two artists during the 2016 Fall Grant Cycle. The North Carolina Arts Council provided $1,600 of the funds awarded, and funding totaling $23,840 was from Orange County. The Commission received 33 applications, six of which were first-time applicants. Of the 23 grants awarded, five were awarded to first-time recipients. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this agenda item: • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex; gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. The impact for traditionally under-served populations and geographic location is a part of the grant evaluation criteria across all of the Commission's grant categories. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board acknowledge the local recipients of these awards during the February 21, 2017 meeting with the presentation of checks by the Board Chair.