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ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION January 14, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. Link Government Building 200 South Cameron Hillsborough, NC Board Members present: Tim Hoke, Chair,Doris Friend, Secretary,Delia Keefe, Tinka Jordy, Marlon Torres, Fred Joiner, Evan Linett, Bronwyn Merritt, Dan Mayer Board Members absent:Linda Williamson,Ashley Nissler, Chris Kubica, Vice Chair, Marcelo Slade,Anita Mills Staff Present: Katie Murray, Executive Director I. Tim called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. Delia moved, Marlon seconded to approve the November, 2018 minutes. Motion approved. III. Following discussion, Fred moved, Doris seconded to approve Justin Haslett for membership on the OCAC Advisory Board. Motion passed. IV. Director's Report: • The Arts Educator Professional Development Fund has received three applications, all from Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools. • The joint grant application to Z Smith Reynolds (OCAC, Free Spirit Freedom, Empowerment, Orange County Human Rights)was not approved. Katie reached out to ZSR for feedback and learned that of the 90 applications received, 80%were from the Triangle area. Ours was strong and opportunities may exist in the future. • The big report, Enriching our Cultural Character will be issued by the end of January. • The artists' holiday"Arty Party" was very well attended (approximately 75). The presenters were excellent. Planning for the next event in April at Red Eye in Hillsborough. Suggestions for presenters are welcome as are ideas for a name to replace "Arty Party". • The River Park stakeholders meeting concluded without a clear direction for the future. • The ArtSpace Working Group will meet on January 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Library, Room A. Thanks to Fred for his work with this group. • ArtsDay in Raleigh is coming up on March 26 &27. Katie has arranged for Tift Merritt to perform on the 261". Lobbying takes place on the 271". Please attend. We need good representation from OCAC. • Katie has been appointed to Town of Chapel Hill Varsity Theater Task Force. There will be ongoing negotiations between the Town and the owner of the theater.