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a. UNC Student Liaison Update—Cellia reported UNC has a student run magazine <br /> called Coulture and staff our working on articles and photography for upcoming <br /> edition. Also, Indian dance companies have been busy with Diwali. Student Film <br /> Association is kicking off their pitch party this Friday for this year's film festival. <br /> b. Chapel Hill Arts Commission — Bolin Creek Park Murals look fantastic. Katie <br /> participated in an informal discussion about how their grant program could <br /> possibly be opened to arts organizations that serve Chapel Hill residents, but not <br /> within the official city limits. <br /> c. UNC update by Crystal — PlayMakers has a Christmas Show that is opening soon. <br /> Carolina Performing Arts has lots of interesting performances coming up such as <br /> Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens and the UNC Music department <br /> performances. <br /> d. Hillsborough Arts Council —John said they are gearing up for the Solstice Walk on <br /> iSat 12/16 (5-8pm market) where 1000s of people attend. HAC is also looking for <br /> board members that live in Hillsborough if anyone has any suggestions. <br /> e. The ArtsCenter update by Wendy— Elf Market was last weekend was really good <br /> per the attendees and the vendors. Lots of upcoming performances that are <br /> really taking off at the ArtsCenter. UNC has been using the ArtsCenter space for <br /> arts classrooms/events. Also, added a regular comedy show. <br /> f. Carrboro Arts update—move the dates of film festival to end of January. <br /> Working on the mural project for 203 building. <br /> g. Visitor's Bureau update by Wendy—highlight was Katie's presentation on the <br /> economic impact of the arts (AEP6). <br /> h. Orange County Artists Guild by Heather—the Guild just finished up the Fall Open <br /> studio tour. It was very well attended. <br /> i. Gideon reported that the Carrboro Poetry Festival was very well received. There <br /> were lots of first-time readers and good workshops. The Poet Council needs a <br /> couple more people to join them in their planning. <br /> 6. Our December 9t" meeting will be a joint board Holiday event at Ashely Nissler's house. <br /> 7. Crystal adjourned the meeting at 7:41pm. <br />