2020-755-E-Arts Commission-Amanda Boyd

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Orange County Arts Commission Powered by Submittable Name of primary contact Amanda Boyd by Amanda Boyd in 2020-21 Artist Project Grant Program Application 612 Cross Timbers Drive Durham, North Carolina 27713 NC United States 4172980190 arboyd.mail@gmail.com 08/13/2020 id. 17206637 Original application 08/13/2020 APPLICANT INFORMATION n/a Complete mailing address of primary contact 612 Cross Timbers Driv e Durham NC 27713 Email of primary contact arboyd.mail@gmail.com Phone number of primary contact 4172980190 Names and emails of co- applicants (if applying on behalf of a group) n/a Website n/a How did you hear about our grant program? W ord of mouth Did you attend Artist Project Grant Training Session? No PROJECT/PROGRAM INFORMATION Tell us about your project or program Title of Grant Request Colonial Inn Book Product Grant Amount Requested 2000.00 Project Start Date (no earlier than July 1, 2020) July 1, 2020 Project End Date (no later than June 30, 2021) January 1 2021 Project/Program Summary My project began as a simple passion project, aimed to outline a brief history and collect a few stories regarding the Colonial Inn of Hillsborough, NC. W ith the Inn's preserv ation almost complete, I wanted to contribute to honoring the past and looking towards its' future. Although I knew tackling the history of this magnificent 250-year old structure would be a great feat, I nev er expected the ov erwhelming response regarding those willing to share their own Colonial Inn stories. Waitresses, cooks, Innkeepers, and ancestors; stories upon stories sharing personal perspectiv es of life at the Inn. Additionally, many hav e shared precious memories; wedding celebrations, honeymoon stays, family dinner, community ev ents. It has become clear how much the Colonial Inns means to this community and those who have had the pleasure of experiencing it's treasured halls. This project is no longer a simple v enture but will reflect the liv ing significance the Colonial Inn holds for many. I plan to hav e the project completed by January 2021. I am currently seeking publishers but hav e also been consulting self-publishing with a local printer. I would prefer to work on distribution myself, partnering with local bookstores as well as the Hillsborough and Orange Country Visitor Centers for circulation. The owners of the Colonial Inn hav e strong support for this project and hav e been most willing to help in any way. Approv al was granted by Elise Tyler of the Colonial Inn owernship and management team before beginning this project. I hav e also reached out to local artists to feature their work in the book if desired. Community Impact The Colonial Inn is not only a historic staple to the town of Hillsborough, but owned by the hearts of many that liv e near and far. Being able to capture the history of this beloved structure is only one feature of this project. The majority of this book will pay tribute to the community responsible for the building the Colonial Inn. Although I am the author of this book, this project will be written by many v oices. From the Innkeepers and caretakers to those who simply share an memory, this book is a compilation of Hillsborough v oices and v oices who share a love for the Colonial Inn. The project is a dedication to the Colonial Inn and all who hav e lov ed this structure for 250 years. Artist Experience This project will be my first historical non-fiction work. My career background is in fitness and education, not exactly related to this book. With that being said, I hav e spent the last four to fiv e years composing science-based fitness articles and establishing non-fiction texts for a certification company. I hav e included a sample of the book. The pages contain a small outline of a timeline before the lot became the Colonial Inn and an example of a biography of one of the Inns early owners. The pages have not been proofed or cited, as they are a rough mock-up to prov ide a sample. DocuSign Envelope ID: 1ADE5D14-5E36-42BF-9C3D-FF8506DB0362