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DocuSign Envelope ID: 8E8982E7 -EFF8- 4214- 979D- 9D572ED220CC <br />EXHIBIT A: PROVIDER'S OUTSIDE AGENCY APPLICATION <br />Orange County and focuses it on hosting opportunities for joyful human interaction <br />and growth through the arts. <br />h) Describe the specific period over which the activities will be carried out and include <br />an implementation timeline. <br />The work supported by this grant enables year -round programming and <br />organizational development, all of which promotes tourism and benefits <br />Hillsborough's economic and cultural climate. As detailed below, some ongoing <br />activities occur only during part of the year. Each of these programs is chaired and <br />implemented by volunteers. Their success and enthusiasm are enabled by our <br />Program Coordinator. <br />HAC Gallery and Gift Shop operates year- round. <br />Last Fridays are held from spring through fall. <br />Last Friday Art Walk, is held from January through November. <br />The Handmade Puppet Parade happens every even year in October. <br />Lantern Walk, happens once each year in December. <br />Parlor Concerts occur during the months of January, February and March. <br />Hillsborough Downtown Arts and Crafts Show is held each year in April. <br />Arts Alive happens year -round as local talent is available. <br />Free Spirit Freedom is a year -round program. <br />ArtCycle is a year -round program most active when school is in session. <br />River Park Concert is held once each year in October. <br />With additional funding, new outreach efforts will seek to expand the geographic and <br />ethnic diversity of the population served. HAC will build upon the successes of the <br />recent program at the Efland- Cheeks Community Center. <br />i) Why is funding this program a good investment for the community? How does <br />funding this program add value to the community? (250 words OR LESS) <br />A strong arts community adds to the quality of life, which in turn, is a key factor for <br />business and industry in finding new locations where they can attract a talented <br />workforce. Thus, Orange County's arts community in general and the Hillsborough <br />Arts Council specifically are important drivers of economic development in <br />Hillsborough and Orange County. They are crucial elements of the County's <br />character that distinguishes it from other parts of the Triangle and state. They <br />strengthen Orange County's position in a highly competitive region as an attractive <br />location to live and for business investment. <br />Several years ago, Orange County participated in Arts & Economic Prosperity IV, a <br />national survey ( www.artsorange.org /index- 4extra.html ). It reported: <br />Nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Orange County, NC spent a <br />total of $85.4 million during fiscal year 2010. This spending - $63.9 million <br />by nonprofit arts and culture organizations and an additional $21.5 million <br />in event - related spending by their audiences — supports 3,352 full -time <br />equivalent jobs and generates $8.0 million in local and state government <br />revenue. <br />PROGRAM INFORMATION 2/11/2018 4:28:29 PM Page 17 of 26 <br />