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Assist with the final logistics coordination of Uproar Festival of Public Art, taking place August 1-23, <br />2025, including but not limited to, communications with artwork sites, install crew, and volunteer <br />coordinator. <br />With the OCAC director, assist in information gathering related to the use of the Cloth Mill. This <br />includes developing a list of outfitting needs, researching pricing, and maintaining the set Cloth Mill <br />budget. The contractor will coordinate listening sessions with invested parties in specific areas of <br />use, including music performance, theater, dance, and film. <br />o September – October: <br />Oversee outfitting of Cloth Mill. Will work with OCAC director to develop and manage outfit budget, <br />order supplies, design layout of the space. <br />Assist OCAC director in hiring process for support staff including event managers, bartenders, and <br />private events coordinator. <br />Meet with potential renters and develop preliminary schedule of events. <br />Work with OCAC staff on coordination of the Markers at the Mill Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, <br />November 15, including promotion to local vendors, vendor selection, site layout and securing of <br />entertainment and décor. <br />Work with OCAC staff and board on an event in late fall/early holidays to celebrate the 40th <br />anniversary of the OCAC and unveiling of new brand. <br />o November – June: <br />Serve as primary venue manager of Cloth Mill event space, serving as point of contact for outside <br />artists and organizations wishing to rent the venue for cultural and community events. <br />Conduct weekly meetings with staff coordinator of private events to ensure communication and <br />logistics coordination. <br />Serve as lead event planner for OCAC-sponsored events at the Cloth Mill. Possible events include <br />concerts, craft fairs, dances, films, and other fundraising events. <br />Scenario 2: OCAC does not receive approval to lease the Cloth Mill <br />o July– August: <br />Assist with the final logistics coordination of Uproar Festival of Public Art, taking place August <br />1-23, 2025, including but not limited to, communications with artwork sites, install crew, and <br />volunteer coordinator. <br />With the OCAC director, assist in information gathering related to the use of the Cloth Mill. This <br />includes developing a list of outfitting needs, researching pricing, and maintaining the set Cloth <br />Mill budget. The contractor will coordinate listening sessions with invested parties in specific <br />areas of use, including music performance, theater, dance, and film. If the Cloth Mill is not <br />leased, this information will be used for future feasibility study for a cultural arts facility. <br />o September – October: <br />Work with OCAC staff on coordination of the Markers at the Mill Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, <br />November 15, including promotion to local vendors, vendor selection, site layout and securing of <br />entertainment and décor. <br />Work with OCAC staff and board on an event in late fall/early holidays to celebrate the 40th <br />anniversary of the OCAC and unveiling of new brand. <br />o November – June: <br />Together with OCAC director, develop a festival or concert series to benefit Orange County, taking <br />place possibly at Blackwood Farm Park or other public venue(s). <br />4.Fees and Payment Terms <br />-Total Fee: $70,000 <br />-Payment Schedule: $5,833.33 in fees earned and paid monthly in arears. <br />-Any additional costs (e.g., travel, supply reimbursement) must be by written amendment. <br />5. Responsibilities <br />Docusign Envelope ID: 7295FBA7-C66B-4E6D-8940-E49C954171EF