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i. As of right now, no direct impacts. State gets 8%from NEA.The money NCAC gets from the feds doesn't fund the OCAC grassroots grants. Directly,we are safe. Everyone is really unsure about what will happen. ii. Frank Gailor approached Katie about managing the Cloth mill events venue at mill. (The mill did not continue the lease on that space). Would Katie manage it? Kaite would have to manage someone to manage the space.Travis is not interested in the OCAC managing the space as a wedding venue. iii. We will be under the microscope because we are so left leaning. iv. Heather met with the Army Corp of engineers.This option to resign could really hurt. If folks leave their positions, it might be hard to fill them later. V. Denise stated that destabilization can hurt funding. vi. Crystal pointed out that research is where it is being felt. 5) Liaison Reports a) UNC Student Liaison Update: Celia Gibbs reports that in general things have been pretty quiet. Several ongoing projects.Auditions are happening for student run theater programs.Theater department is booming. b) UNC Crystal Wu reports that UNC is really pushing mental health.Take care of ourselves and each other.Two events: Death of a Salesman until 2/16 at Playmakers. Also application deadline for the Director of External Relations position closes on 3/3. Free event: Natural Rhythms:The Brain,the Beat and the Beauty of Neurological Electricity presented by School of medicine in collaboration with Carolina Center for Neurostimulation. What happens to our brain when we listen or play music. On 2/18 11 am - 12 pm. c) Hillsborough Arts Council John Bemis asked us to encourage poets in our networks to apply for Hillsborough poet laureate opening. The last Friday in April is the inauguration.The council is also looking for musicians for last Friday art walks to play on courthouse lawn. d) The ArtsCenter Wendy Smith reports that the 2 d Friday ArtWalk on 2/14 will feature three different artists. Also, Actorlmprov is hosting a special Valentine's show. Performances are going well with lots of sold-out shows. ArtSchool's spring session registration will open on 2/20 with a preview starting 2/17. ArtsCamp is filling up but there are still spots available. e) Carrboro Arts They are part of a new town committee, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources.Their meeting time conflicts with this meeting time.They are meeting for the first time since September tonight. f) Visitors' Bureau Met at the North Carolina High School Athletics Association building and got an update from their commissioner, Que Tucker.Jason Boyer of Media Two presented on how they distribute creative content to drive tourism. There used to be just a few channels but now many. UNC University and Health are still major drivers for tourism. Hillsborough is seeing an explosion in "Nearcationers"coming to explore. Inventory of hotel rooms has grown but there is still demand. From now until May,we are in a business and conference campaign. g) Orange County Artists Guild Heather Washburn shared updates about the OCAG spring show at Higgens Myers 2/4-4/30 opening event 3/7 6-8 pm.Just getting going for the guild this year.They are trying to find new venues for the guild so the members do not put all their eggs in one basket, and they can broaden possibilities. The next Calico Makers market is 4/26-27 and they have sent out invitations. The market will include fun