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it happen. We need a free, 6 months -1 year program, to help <br /> arts organizations understand the importance of being able to <br /> embrace different types of people and to understand systemic <br /> racism. <br /> 6) Art on the Hill <br /> Meetings will start in July for this event next summer. <br /> 7) Liaison Reports <br /> a) UNC Student Liaison Report <br /> Many thanks to Matthew and best of luck in LA. <br /> b) Chapel Hill Arts Commission <br /> There will be a Juneteenth celebration. Planning <br /> is ongoing for future public arts in Chapel Hill. <br /> c) UNC <br /> The Community Art Reflection Project encourages <br /> residents in Orange County to express themselves <br /> regarding the events of the past year. The responses will <br /> become the foundation of a community art installation. <br /> d) Hillsborough Arts Council <br /> Katie met with the executive committee and is hopeful that <br /> difficulties between the council and OCAC have been resolved. <br /> Better communication going forward is in order. <br /> e) The ArtsCenter <br /> The center is looking for a new education director. The regular <br /> gallery season will begin in September. There will be more in <br /> person classes in the fall. <br /> f) Carrboro Arts <br /> Freight Train Blues went very well. Two internships will <br /> be funded this summer. <br /> g) Visitor's Bureau <br /> Occupancy is up and business is improving. The bureau is <br /> discussing 2nd Fridays. <br /> h) OCAG <br /> The tour is on for the fall. <br /> 8) Advocacy/Other Updates <br /> a) Carrboro Music Festival <br /> There is controversy because they are not paying their bands. <br /> The artists want to be paid. <br /> b) Emilee will be leaving us at the end of July. <br /> Fred adjourned the meeting at 7:47pm. <br /> Respectfully submitted, Delia Keefe, OCAC Secretary <br />