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including works by Black, Latin American, Asian/Asian American, <br />Caucasian, and many International filmmakers. <br />We define our impact in several ways: <br />Educational: Educational programs and special events are offered on <br />a regular basis, frequently with community partners. Hundreds more <br />participated in non-box-office ticketed courses, and special <br />programs with various departments at UNC and our partnership with <br />Duke University’s OLLI that draw from across the Triangle. Monday <br />evening and weekend special events include films and conversations <br />with local experts on a variety of topics. All films and programs are <br />offered with discounts for senior citizens and students and matinee <br />pricing. Before closing, we were building relationships with UNC’s film <br />studies program; with Duke University’s Department of Asian and <br />Middle Eastern Studies; and with the Consortium of Latin American <br />Studies at UNC and Duke. <br />Economic: Located within the Timberlyne Shopping Center adjacent <br />to a number of small, locally owned restaurants, the Chelsea <br />supports these businesses by encouraging dining and going to a <br />movie. (lunch and dinner) <br />Tourism: Although we make no claim for luring overnight tourists, the <br />Chelsea is a destination for film lovers not only from Orange County <br />but also throughout the Triangle and beyond. We also offer a <br />reciprocal membership program with other arthouse theaters across <br />the country and have welcomed visitors from many other states. <br />Social: Due to our community focus and scale, we offer valuable <br />social support to our many senior citizen attendees for whom going <br />out to a movie can help boost memory and cognitive health. The <br />availability of equipment to aid hearing and sight impaired visitors, <br />monthly open caption matinees, convenient parking, and most <br />importantly our friendly and helpful employees, combine to make the <br />movie going experience easier and less stressful to navigate for <br />people of all ages. <br />Support for Orange County Artists: As a youngish presenting <br />organization, we continue to develop ways to support artists. Our <br />part time employees are largely filmmakers, art and film students. We <br />have hired Orange County-based graphic designers and filmmakers <br />to create original pre-show content and website design. Since <br />closing, we initiated Chelsea Selects: A Lens on the Triangle, a virtual <br />series of curated films which has provided some minimal income and <br />exposure to Orange County artists. One highly successful event was <br />the presentation of The Price of Everything, in collaboration with the <br />OCAC, followed by a panel discussion featuring artists, a collector, <br />and the Ackland museum director, which drew a sold-out audience <br />including many artists. We hope to use the medium of film in the <br />future to engage artists in many disciplines for conversation, <br />edification and more. <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: C2DFBA68-8631-4334-B9F8-EB0D76E7F376