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Topic C Discussion Point: CHOCVB Liaison,Ad Hoc Committee Updates Decision/Vote(s): Deb Hepp, CHOCVB liaison, reported that Martha Shannon had made a presentation on our proposed public art project at the March 2015 meeting of the Visitors Bureau board.There was discussion about having a public art funding policy at the BOCC level. Next step will be a committee (someone from the Visitors Bureau board,Arts Commission board, Steve Brantley representing the Economic Development Commission, etc.)to recommend policy.This draft policy will go back to the BOCC.The Public Art Committee met to discuss the BOCC request for rotating art exhibits on the 2nd floor of the Whitted Building. Questions arose (including insurance and monitoring, as well as how to get artists interested in showing their art there). Art could be from anyone—schools, amateur artists, etc.There may be other groups that may want to display their art in the Whitted Building. Liability policies differ: Orange County Public Library(Hillsborough)—artists hang their own work, provide their own receptions, assume all risks,with minimal supervision.Town of Chapel Hill Public and Cultural Arts insures the work for liability and hires a professional to hang (curate)the work.The 301h Anniversary Committee reported that a halftime UNC basketball slot is available this fall (probably in October).They need to know in advance what the Arts Commission plans to present during halftime. Possible ideas include: Paperhand Puppets from HAC's Handmade Parade; access to PA system (statement could be ongoing during the performance giving background about the OCAQ musical groups that are OCAC grant recipients could participate (Cane Creek Cloggers, local theatre groups such as One Song Productions, high school drum line, etc.); videos, photographs of proposed performances needed to give to the UNC Athletic Dept. for approval. Our overall goal is to increase awareness of the OCAC.This project will move to an email discussion—by the June board meeting,will have a list of top candidates who are interested in participating.The Marketing Committee reported that the website contract with Tomatillo Design is underway. Next step will be coming up with content. OCAC will delay the market research project until after the website is finished. Should have market research estimates by the end of summer, 2015. Action Item: None Topic D Discussion Point: Board Retreat Decision/Vote(s): The OCAC has$500 in our current year Contract Services line item for a Board Retreat to take place before the end of June, 2015.The board will consider possible topics, dates,facilitators. Action Item: None. Topic E Discussion Point: ARTSDAY/Advocacy Updates Decision/Vote(s): OCAC will pay for ARTSDAY(Legislative Day—May 20, 2015) attendance by interested board members. Doris Friend,Ashley Nissler and Joy Salyers expressed interest in attending. Both Devra Thomas and Martha Shannon will attend the full ARTSDAY event(May 19-20, 2015). Deb Hepp had a conversation with Commissioner Penny Rich about public art, and also suggested to her a percentage of the hotel/motel tax for funding OCAC (including public art) instead of a flat amount each year. A Public Art Policy Committee will be created and meet to draft a policy about public art funding for the BOCC.Joy Salyers mentioned that she will be meeting with Commissioner Renee Price. Action Item: None Meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM