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11 <br /> Page 1 of 2 Wendy Smith <br /> Volunteer Application <br /> Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions <br /> Name: Wendy Smith <br /> Name Called: <br /> Home Address: 340 Rose Walk Ln. <br /> Carrboro NC 27510 <br /> Phone: 919-414-6902 <br /> Email: wsmith@artscenterlive.org <br /> Year of OC Residence: 1969 <br /> Township of Residence: Chapel Hill <br /> Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits <br /> Gender Identity: Female <br /> Ethnic Background: White <br /> Age Range: 35-59 <br /> Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: <br /> Carrboro Arts Committee <br /> Carrboro Business Alliance Leadership Council <br /> CBA Marketing Committee <br /> CBA DEIB Committee <br /> Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: <br /> NA <br /> Boards/Commissions applied for: <br /> Arts Commission <br /> Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board <br /> I grew up in family where creativity was valued and encouraged. I received my BA in Art History <br /> and from there I grew a career that was rooted in supporting artists and encouraging the <br /> community to embrace creative lifestyles both through the art of creating and the appreciation of <br /> the arts. From 1991 until 2018, 1 managed and then owned Cameron s, a gift gallery dedicated <br /> to the art of uplifting spirits and inspiring creativity. After retiring from retail (sort of!) I found a <br /> home in the non-profit world when I took a job with The Scrap Exchange as their Development <br /> and Finance Director. From here, I continued my non-profit journey by joining the staff of The <br /> ArtsCenter as their Development Director. Throughout my career, building community and <br /> inspiring creativity, have been the overarching goals upon which I built my success. These goals <br /> should also be the marks of success for any OCAC board member. <br /> Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board <br /> The relationship that The ArtsCenter holds with the Orange County Arts Commission is one of <br /> the most powerful tools for advancing the interests of artists in Orange County. By working in <br /> partnership, The ArtsCenter and OCAC can ensure that artists needs, concerns, hopes and <br /> dreams are heard and acted upon. While it may be possible for both organizations to function <br /> outside of this partnership, the community is made stronger through this collaboration and artists <br /> benefit greatly. <br /> How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? <br />