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Organization: The ArtsCenter Project: Kids' Day Sponsorship Request 2 Oreanization Description: The ArtsCenter The ArtsCenter creates an environment for exploring and appreciating artistic expression SCOPE: The ArtsCenter (TAC), a private not-for profit organization, links art, artists and audiences in Orange County through programs, events and classes designed in response to community needs and interests. The co-existence of visual, performing and literary arts in one accessible facility encourages multi-disciplinary collaborations and provides wide-ranging experiences for professionals, amateurs and non-artists of all ages to learn about and participate in visual and performing arts. GOALS: The goals of TAC are to facilitate arts appreciation in the community; to encourage diverse artistic and cultural expression; to establish community partnerships; and to support new artists. To accomplish these goals TAC staff works with community members and artists to present, produce and teach all artistic disciplines. TAC works with area arts and community organizations to plan culturally diverse programs that assist but do not duplicate other programming. North Carolina artists' participation is promoted in all phases of programming. SERVICES: TAC offers programming in five areas: • ArtSchool classes in visual, literary and performing arts • Children and Family Programs which include classes, summer camp and performing arts far children, parents and school groups; and outreach within area schools. • Concerts which feature world, traditional, papulaz and jazz music from local and nationally- recognized groups; • Theater which includes performances by professional touring companies, community theater, traditional, non-traditional and improvisational groups; • Visual Arts exhibiting 12 community-oriented shows each yeaz by local artists in The ArtsCenter Gallery: Scholarships and work/study positions are available for TAC classes. Within the 19,000 sq. $. facility all performance areas, gallery space and 75 percent of the classroom space is accessible to the disabled. TAC, in conjunction with three group homes and North Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation, provides socialization training and job skills training for re-entry into the workplace. TAC also works with laca.l schools, fraternity and sorority community service programs to provide structured exposure to technical theater and arts administration. In addition to providing space for the Carrboro Senior Center, TAC receives thousands of hours of volunteer support from members of the Retired Seniors Volunteer program and seniors at lazge. STRUCTURE: TAC was incorporated in 1975. TAC's 13-member board includes five women, two African-Americans and one Asian American. Nine staff members (7 full-time) operate TAC with the help of over 200 volunteers who contribute more than 12,000 hours annually. TAC has almost 1,000 contributing Friends and Subscribers. ORANGE COUNTY CONNECTIONS: In the past year, TAC offered 393 art classes, serving 2,687 area adults and youngsters. Orange County children have benefited from $1,800 in ArtSchool scholazships. Fiscal year 1999-2000 saw 84 concerts featuring 45 groups with North Cazolina connections, 44 of which had at least one Orange County tie. Over the year, 11 Jazz Jams featuring 15- 20 musicians per event were largely represented by Orange County players. Children and Family Programs annually serves more than 10,000 children within Orange County's borders.