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Me <br />programs. <br />o The OCAC funded an extension of The ArtsCenter's Artists in Residence <br />programming, allowing all four Title 1 schools in Orange County to host 16 artist <br />residencies during the 2016 -17 school year. The residencies were followed up with a <br />professional performance at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, offering free tickets to <br />families in need. <br />• Diversity <br />• The OCAC Arts Grants review process includes prioritizing of applications that hire <br />minority artists. Twenty -four percent of 2017 -18 grants funds were allocated towards <br />projects that fulfilled this goal. <br />• In an effort to have a broader range of voices as part of our leadership, the OCAC <br />has effectively diversified our board during 2017. We now have two members of <br />Latino origin as well as one African - American. We also anticipate filling our final <br />vacancy with a local African - American poet in January, 2018. <br />• Quality of Life <br />• As the Designated County Partner with the North Carolina Arts Council, the OCAC <br />uses the Grassroots Arts Program funds to provide high quality arts experiences to <br />as many Orange County residents as possible. Our funded projects range from <br />festivals to classes to performances to school programs. <br />• The OCAC partnered with groups on two public arts projects in 2017: "Calypso Cat" <br />at Orange County Animal Services, and the Gold Park Bee Hotel with Town of <br />Hillsborough and Hillsborough Tourism Development Authority. <br />Describe the collaboration relationship(s) this particular board has with other advisory boards <br />and commissions? <br />Throughout 2017 the OCAC Advisory Board worked in <br />• Chapel Hill Public Arts Commission <br />• Chapel Hill /Orange County Visitors <br />Bureau <br />• Carrboro Cultural Arts Committee <br />• Hillsborough Arts Council <br />• Town of Hillsborough <br />• Hillsborough Tourism Board <br />• Hillsborough Tourism Development <br />Authority <br />partnership with: <br />• The ArtsCenter <br />• Orange County Animal Services <br />• Raleigh Arts Commission <br />• Durham Arts Council <br />• United Arts Council of Raleigh/Wake <br />County <br />• North Carolina Arts Council <br />• Americans for the Art <br />If your board /commission played the role of an Element Lead Advisory Board involved in the <br />2030 Comprehensive Plan preparation process, please indicate your board's <br />activities /accomplishments as they may relate to the Comprehensive Plan's goals or <br />objectives. (The Element Lead Advisory Boards include: Planning Board, EDC, OUTBoard, <br />Commission for the Environment, Historic Preservation Commission, Agriculture Preservation <br />Board, Affordable Housing Board, Recreation and Parks Advisory Council) <br />NA <br />Identify any activities this board /commission expects to carry out in 2018 as they relate to <br />established BOCC goals and priorities. If applicable, is there a fiscal impact (i.e., funding, staff <br />time, other resources) associated with these proposed activities (please list). <br />Goal 1: Ensure a community network of basic human services and infrastructure that maintains <br />protects and promotes the well -being of all County residents. <br />AND <br />Goal 4: Invest in quality County facilities, a diverse work force, and technology to achieve a high <br />performing County government. <br />