2017-706-E Finance - ArtsCenter outside agency agreement

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DocuSign Envelope ID:C4C09F35-022B-45DE-8313-4A1ED7AF458B XHIBIT A PROVIDER'S OUTSIDE AGENCY APPLICATION h) Describe the specific period over which the activities will be carried out and include an implementation timeline. The activities will be provided from July 1, 2017 — June 30, 2018. Afterschool Arts Immersion, Youth Arts Classes, and Artist in Residence will be scheduled to follow the local school systems calendars from August through June. ArtsCamps run for 10-12 weeks (depending on the local school calendars) in June, July, and August. Budgetary planning now occurs in the summer and fall. Program planning, implementation, and evaluation is ongoing throughout the year. i) Why is funding this program a good investment for the community? How does funding this program add value to the community? (250 words OR LESS) The ArtsCenter has provided quality youth programing to Orange County Youth for more than 30 years. The arts are a proven valuable tool for learning. According to research compiled by Americans for the Arts, arts education "nurtures important values, including team-building skills; respecting alternative viewpoints; and appreciation and awareness of different cultures and traditions." Furthermore, they state that exposure to the arts "plays a central role in cognitive, motor, language, and social-emotional development; motivates and engages children in learning, stimulates memory, facilitates understanding, enhances symbolic communication, promotes relationships, and provides an avenue for building competence." Studies show that students involved in the arts score (on average) 100 points higher on their SATs, are four times more likely to participate in a math or science fair, are 17% more likely to volunteer, and 20% more likely to vote as adults. Low income students are 18% less likely to drop out of school while participating in the arts. The ArtsCenter's own testing after School Shows and AIR residencies show that student have an 87% proficiency of content covered in these programs. j) Describe what would happen if requested funding is not awarded at all or if a reduced allocation is recommended. Funding from the Town of Carrboro, Town of Chapel Hill, and Orange County is an important part of The ArtsCenter's overall funding strategy. It is a valued endorsement of our programs and services. The ArtsCenter has served the residents of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Orange County, and surrounding area residents for more than 40 years with quality arts programming and arts education opportunities. During this time we have contributed to our local community's economic development, brought visitors to our area, and become a driver of the thriving creative community of all three jurisdictions. If this request is not funded in full or at all, then services will be reduced and adjusted accordingly. k) Include any other pertinent information. Last year, The ArtsCenter gave $45,000 in scholarships ($42,538 in youth scholarships; $2,462 in adult scholarships). PROGRAM INFORMATION 2/8/2017 5:24:23 PM Page 15 of 20