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38 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS <br /> ANNUAL REPORT AND WORK PLAN <br /> Name of Board/Commission: Arts Commission <br /> Report Period: January 2025-December 2025 <br /> The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) appreciates the dedication of all volunteers <br /> on Orange County boards and commissions and asks each body to complete an Annual <br /> Report and Work Plan. This document will inform the BOCC of the activities each <br /> board/commission has conducted over the past year and detail a plan for future activities. <br /> These activities should be consistent with the board/commission's assigned charge and <br /> the goals identified in the Orange County Strategic Plan (Strategic Plan). General <br /> information about the Strategic Plan is available here. <br /> Person to address the BOCC, title, and contact information: Denise Duffy, Chair, <br /> den ise(a)-musicmaker.org <br /> Primary staff contact: Katie Murray <br /> 1. How many times per month does this board/commission meet, including any <br /> special meetings and subcommittee meetings? <br /> 1 meeting per month except December <br /> 2. Please briefly describe this board/commission's assigned charge and <br /> responsibilities. Board-specific Policies and Procedures documents, which <br /> detail the charge and responsibilities for each board/commission, are <br /> available <br /> Created in 1985 as the official government agency on the arts by a Resolution of the <br /> Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), the Orange County Arts Commission serves <br /> as a clearinghouse for arts information, facilitator of arts programs & advisor to the <br /> Orange County Board of County Commissioners regarding the arts. We have been the <br /> Designated County Partner (DCP) of the North Carolina Arts Council in Orange County <br /> since 1985 and are responsible for sub-granting state and county funds to arts <br /> organizations, schools and artists throughout the county. <br /> 3. What are your board/commission's most important accomplishments during <br /> the report period? <br /> 1. Continued operations of Eno Arts Mill through June, providing space for artists <br /> and community that prioritizes accessibility and inclusion. Tropical Storm Chantal <br />