2023-605-E-Arts Commission-SKJAJA Fund -2023-24 Arts Grants

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Project Goals 1) Partner with 6-8 Title 1 Schools in Orange County to provide high- quality, culturally relevant performances for students who otherwise would not have access to them. 2) Identify 3-4 new elementary schools beyond CHCCS footprint (Hillsborough, Mebane) with minimum 40% free and reduced lunch and where PTA resources are limited. 3) Deepen and explore partnerships with other arts organizations to expand programming to more students where possible (Arts Center, Eno Mill, Carolina Theater etc) 2) Outcome goals: 85% or more of teachers/staff will report the program had a positive impact on their students and school community 85% or more of students surveyed will report the program had a positive impact on them, and that it was culturally relevant 70% or more of students will report being interested in learning more about arts or cultural content in performance Audience Description W e partner with schools in Orange County to bring culturally relevant performances to students who have limited access and exposure to high quality arts experiences. In 2022-23, our audience of ~1,500 students included an estimated 40% marginalized and low-income youth. All of the schools with whom we partner are Title 1, with over 30% of students qualifying for free and reduced lunch. In its inaugural 2 years, the SKJAJA In School Arts Field Trip program reached over 2,500 elementary students and 35 high school students in CHCCS. In 2023-24 we plan to expand the program to more rural areas of Orange County, and aim to partner with schools with free and reduced lunch populations of 40% or higher. Location Description W e partner with public schools in Orange County. W e anticipate providing performances in 4 schools in CHCCS again next year, and at least 2 Title 1 elementary schools in other parts of the county. W e aim to go where the need it highest. Artist Description In 2023-24, SKJAJA will continue to hire local artists and partner with Triple W hammy Agency, to book national artists. Triple W hammy is a DEI- centered agency committed to ensuring equitable representation in children's media. They represent some of the nation and globe's top family music makers, including the roster of All 1 Tribe, the first ever all Black children's album featuring local artists Pierce Freelon and Rissi Palmer to name a few. Because shows are curated per school, exact artists are TBD, but performer options include: Grammy winning Alphabet Rockers; local artists Pierce Freelon, Shana Tucker, Paperhand Puppet Intervention and Teli Shabu; Grammy nominated Aaron Nigel Smith; Uncle Jumbo; Culture Queen; Nanny Nikki; Father Goose; Mil's Trills; and many, many more. DocuSign Envelope ID: 1EE72BC9-3696-4D96-BE50-AC3605C16998