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We will review short term and longterm goals for the next OCAC Board Fbtreat set for November 19, 2016 at 10:00 am 9VIARF Initiative through the NCArts Council is back. We are trying to get Orange County on the radar. They have selected 5 communities to focus on Art initiatives and development into creative economies. Andrea said that the SMART Initiative focuses on larger, more significant projects (roads, buildings, etc). They are looking for BIG, successful projects— new development. Beautification of current buildings (like around the DPAQ. Ian Bowater stated that more diverse grantsto the minority populations are necessary to have the OCAC grow. Expand our presence to the African Americans and Latino communities. Andrea would like to see what is happening in Hillsborough happen to Chapel Hill and Carrboro. New ideas in the arts. 7:14 pm CHOCVB Liason, Ad Hoc Committee Deports Tim Hoke / Board Visitors Bureau Committee Tim Hoke Chapel Hill islookingto build a sports facility with amenitiesthat would serve various sport events. Chapel Hill is having a convention of Travel Writers— OCACis looking for performing/ visual arts for the convention. TheMsitor's Bureau would like to coordinate with the OCACof upcoming events. An Arts Map would be beneficial for the Msitor's Bureau for out of town visitors. A map to include public art, murals, pottery, galleries, etc. Marketing Committee Doris Friend On hiatus. Nothing to report. Next meeting isto take info from the survey and set some goals. Hillsborough Arts Council Liaison: Doris Friend Doris didn't attend last meeting but did speak with Neal and nothing to convey. PublicArt Committee Liaison Lynne Albert Lynne spoke about the public art in front of the Hillsborough Library about having it restored and have an unveiling the refurbished art. The Animal Shelter public art is moving forward. Chapel Hill Arts Council might provide base pad for the art installation. Currently they are working on budgets for the art project. Katie will look into Public Giving fund for public art. How to Improve our Artists Salons? Low attendance currently. Need better ways to get the word out. Ian suggested different venues for the Artist Salons. Creating more of a Mix and Mingle atmosphere for artiststo gather and share information. Fbbrand the Artist Salon —new name, new concepts. Stop having the Friday night events. Keeping it educational but putting it in anew format. Maybe include something for the kidsto be entertained for child care services. Tim Hoke wants us to brainstorm ideas and share via email. Calendar: Tim Hoke / Katie Murray Fbstifall booth - October 2nd from noon to 6:00 pm. Ian Bowater and Andrea Rfley and Tim Hoke hasvolunteered to man the table. Candy dish would get kids there, mailing list and poster give - aways. Tuesday, Sept 20th — checks go out at the County Commissioners meeting to the grant recipients. At the Southern Human Services building in Chapel Hill. Americans for the Arts survey —Katie is trying to figure out where we fall in this survey. Katie is requesting more surveys to be sent out. Meeting adjourned at 7:38 pm