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4 <br /> <br />Andrea DeGette introduced her student, Justus Alder, and thanked the Board for <br />showing the film tonight. She said they acquired an equipment grant to make a film about local <br />farming, and how it brings various parts of the community together around the issue of <br />sustainability. She said her students Justus Alder and Charles Bunker work in farming, and <br />came together to create this project. She said Justus Alder received an all-expenses paid trip to <br />the United Nations to represent Cedar Ridge’s videography program. <br />Justus Alder said Orange County is a great place that is big on sustainable farming. He <br />said he hopes people will continue to work together on this issue. <br />A member of the public asked how they distribute food to those who need it. <br />Justus Alder said they have a partnership with the Methodist Church in Cedar Grove, <br />and also drive it door-to-door to meet needs. <br />Chair Rich said this was an awesome presentation, and it is evident how much effort <br />was put into making this work. She thanked Justus Alder for all that he does, and congratulated <br />him on his accomplishments. <br /> <br />b. Orange County Arts Commission 2019-20 Grant Recipients <br />The Board presented grant checks to local artists and arts organizations receiving 2019- <br />20 Orange County Arts Grants. <br /> <br />BACKGROUND: The Orange County Arts Commission (OCAC) awards grants to local artists, <br />schools and nonprofit organizations from funds received from the state and Orange County <br />government for this purpose. These funds are distributed for arts projects and programs in all <br />arts disciplines. <br /> <br /> The OCAC grant review and awards process is as follows: <br /> <br />1. The grant application process is open for two full months. During these two months, <br />three training sessions are hosted throughout the County and the OCAC Director is <br />available for one-on-one meetings. An “early review” deadline is offered one week ahead <br />of the due date, allowing applicants to have staff review applications and receive <br />feedback. <br />2. After the due date, the OCAC Director conducts an initial compliance review. <br />Applications are checked for insufficient/missing financial documents, missing work <br />samples, and completion of the correct type of application (for example, organizations <br />must submit a Grassroots Arts Program Grant and cannot submit Artist Project Grant <br />applications). Applications found noncompliant are considered disqualified. <br />3. Qualified applications are forwarded to members of each review panel for initial review <br />and scoring: <br />a. Visual Arts: Composed of OCAC Board Members with visual arts expertise, as <br />well as one visual arts professional from the community.