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Project Goals HAC’s overall goal for the W eekend of Art is to expand public participation <br />in the arts, boost support for local artists, and increase visitation to <br />Hillsborough while continuing to keep the event accessible for the <br />community. <br />More specifically, HAC’s goals through this project are to: <br />-Grow participation in the Handmade Parade to have a more dynamic, <br />robust, and diverse celebration of local art. <br />-Further arts education through the W eekend of Art by providing <br />workshops, tutorials, & other art-making activities.. <br />-Drive tourism, visitation, and economic impact to Hillsborough and Orange <br />County. <br />-Hire multicultural artists and performance groups, to create a vibrant arts <br />experience and improve representation of our community. <br />-Expand opportunities for artists to sell and share their work with a highly <br />engaged crowd of Handmade Market attendees. <br />-Develop meaningful relationships that result in lasting impact for the arts <br />through community collaborations and partnerships with local businesses. <br />W ith this program’s expansion and creative innovation, which had <br />significant incremental impact for Hillsborough’s arts community in 2022, <br />has come increased costs and the need to secure additional funding in <br />order to deliver and achieve the stated goals. Additionally, many artists <br />have had to raise their contract fees in order to keep up with inflation and <br />increased costs of living in the Triangle. As a result of these factors, and in <br />effort to provide more opportunities for artists of diverse backgrounds, HAC <br />is seeking funding for performing & teaching artist support to ensure an <br />equitable and impactful W eekend of Art. <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: E9ED2E06-04DF-47DA-BF1A-31359EF7B971