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ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION <br /> September 9, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. <br /> Chapel Hill Public Library <br /> Chapel Hill, NC <br /> Board Members present: Fred Joiner, Chair;Delia Keefe, Secretary; Tinka Jordy, Vice Chair; Dan Mayer, <br /> Linda Williamson, Marcela Slade, Ashley Nissler, Anita Mills, Bronwyn Merritt, Marlon Torres, Rachael <br /> Despard, Doris Friend, Chris Kubica, Justin Haslett <br /> Board Members absent: Tim Hoke <br /> Staff Present.• Katie Murray, Executive Director <br /> I. Fred called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. <br /> II. Doris moved, Ashley seconded to approve the August, 2019 minutes with the following addition. <br /> Three board members (Marlon, Marcella, and Justin)were asked not to attend the meeting because <br /> of the status of their grant applications. The motion was approved. <br /> III. Advisory Board Update: <br /> a. Appointments for Linda, Justin, and Doris will go before the commissioners for renewal. <br /> IV. Executive Committee Report <br /> a. The committee agreed to wait until our nonprofit status is established before trying to move <br /> ahead with partnerships. <br /> b. Our dinner for the arts leaders to explain our goals will be scheduled for October or November if <br /> possible. <br /> c. Plans for our next meeting include defining the roles of the two organizations and discussing our <br /> bylaws. <br /> V. Director's Report: <br /> a. There is no word yet from the state on arts grants. <br /> b. More reviewers are needed for the Arts Education Grants. The deadline is extended to the end of <br /> September. <br /> d. Eno Mill—the goal is to involve several partners. A 5-year plan for phases 1 (studio space) and <br /> 2 (class/open space) has been <br /> submitted. Phase 3 (performing/maker/retail)will be planned using ArtSpace MN as a model. <br /> e. Art on the Hill will be a partnership between Carrboro, Tourism, and UNC. Katie will meet with <br /> Hillsborough partners this week. <br /> f. Katie proposed the idea of the commission creating a year round Children's Theater program. <br /> g. Katie proposed changing Local Fest to Local Roots Festival with more of an emphasis on the <br /> arts. <br /> h. The Plein Air reception at C3 will be held on 9/27/19 <br />