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Page 2 of 2 <br />Bronwyn Merritt <br />11 <br />opening a new studio in Carrboro this summer. 12/03/01: Current Owner Bronwyn Merritt <br />Gallery. I have worked in several art galleries and museums around the state over the <br />past 15 years. Recently I have curated shows for the Artscenter in Carrboro as a volunteer <br />and run my own commercial gallery as well. My focus has been on working with young <br />artists and organizations that support them. My most valuable training comes from two <br />years at the Weatherspoon Gallery in Greensboro and a year at Somerhill Gallery in <br />Chapel Hill. I have extensive teaching experience through workshops and as an art <br />instructor at Guilford Tech, and co- founded the now - defunct non - profit book arts group <br />Hand -to -Eye, and the BOTA Arts Collective. 02/17/2012: 1 have owned and operated a <br />few business in Orange County, and I am now a real estate agent in Carrboro. I am a <br />homeowner and an investor with 6 years experience as a residential sales agent. <br />Volunteer Experience: I have worked with the Artscenter, the Durham groups Hand -to -Eye <br />and Artomatic, I have written several arts- related articles for the Independent and I served <br />previously on the Arts Commission. I work with the Artscenter to maintain and improve its <br />main gallery by helping to bring in quality shows, curate and hang them. I also do some <br />paperwork and publicity associated with those tasks. Artists often ask me to help them <br />with hanging shows aound town, which I enjoy, and I end up advising young artists on <br />pricing, presentation, places to show and how to make connections with other artists. <br />02/17/2012: 1 have served on the Carrboro Planning Board and the Orange County Arts <br />Commission. At times, I have worked with the Partnership for Young Children, the <br />ChapelHill Downtown Commission and various local arts organizations. Through realtor <br />partners, I have helped Habitat for Humanity and NC Table. <br />Education: BA Psychology from Duke, 1987; MFA UNC- Greensboro, 1990. Certificate in <br />Non - Profit Management Courses and several advanced real estate designations. <br />Other Comments: <br />I have close ties to the community right now because of the high visibility my gallery has <br />given to me, and I feel that I am in a position to voice concerns of art. STAFF <br />COMMENTS: Applied 12/03/01 for Arts Commission. Reapplied 06/27/2006 for Arts <br />Commission. Applied 02/17/2012 for E &R Board. I hope to gain a better understanding <br />of the board's role, and to address inequities where they exist. I believe my experience <br />will be valuable, both from home sales and my work with various boards, groups and <br />committees. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 113 Creekview Circle is in the Barrboro City <br />limits in Orange County. <br />This application was current on: 8/6/2014 Date Printed: 8/6/2014 <br />