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DocuSign Envelope ID: E3197C98-B803-4163-8C1B-5202B27318E8 <br /> Do you occupy The Hillsborough Arts Council occupies a retail location at 102 North <br /> physical space? Churton Street in downtown Hillsborough. The 1,100 square foot <br /> space serves multiple purposes for HAC. This venue functions <br /> primarily as the HAC Gift Shop which features handmade items and <br /> artwork from over fifty local and regional artists, artisans and <br /> craftspeople. Normally open year-round for shopping, the Gift Shop is <br /> a source of income for dozens of artists with its 70% commission <br /> rate, frequent receptions, and promotional events to encourage the <br /> sale of art work. The HAC location also includes a dedicated gallery <br /> where monthly art shows are held featuring solo or small group <br /> exhibitions of artwork by local fine artists. Exhibitions are held <br /> February through December with an opening reception during the <br /> Last Friday Art Walk. <br /> In addition to retail and exhibit spaces intended for sale of art and <br /> craft items, the HAC location serves for office functions, staff <br /> meetings, Board of Directors' (BOD) meetings, volunteer gatherings, <br /> and artist receptions. The Executive Director shares office space with <br /> HAC's bookkeeper and volunteers requiring office space. <br /> During the early months of the pandemic, the 102 North Churton <br /> Street space was closed to all staff and operations. The space has <br /> since reopened for two days per week to a limited number of <br /> shoppers. Staff and most volunteers continue to work remotely. <br />