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Scrap wood at the ArtsCenter

Left over after this past weekend’s yard sale is a big pile of slightly used planks and boards and whatnot. This from new exec director Ed Camp:

We have a bunch of free wood and scrap lumber that we’d love to give to a good home. It’s mostly big pieces of plywood and some scraps of plywood sheets, but also includes some old flats used for sets. We tried this weekend at our Yard Sale to get rid of it, and have even called Habitat to come get it. No luck.

Some of it is located outside the building near the storage pods we were using for our big purge, but there are more pieces located inside that we’ll need to point out. It’s all free for the taking. We certainly hate to throw it away! There must be someone who can find a good use for it.

And, although totally unrelated, we also have 27 old computer monitors that are free. That is a different story!

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Arts & Music Community

Ed Camp named new exec director of The ArtsCenter

Ed Camp, who has been managing University Mall has been named the new Executive director of the ArtsCenter.
Here’s the official release:

The ArtsCenter Announces New Executive Director

Carrboro, NC, August 7, 2009— The ArtsCenter Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Ed Camp has been hired as The ArtsCenter’s new Executive Director effective August 24th.
Camp replaces Jon Wilner who retired from The ArtsCenter at the end of June, after 6 years at the helm. Camp who is leaving his position as General Manager at University Mall in Chapel Hill brings to The ArtsCenter over 25 years of management and marketing experience.
In his position as General Manager at University Mall in Chapel Hill , Camp and his team were instrumental in changing the face of the mall to a community mall, which included organizing the ‘Scrapel Hill’ art competition, featuring recycled works by local artists. In addition, Ed worked alongside Jon and his staff to bring about a partnership with The ArtsCenter, which now houses it’s satellite space at University Mall.
Ed specializes in the development of ground-up projects, which includes managing the development process.
“Ed is exactly what The ArtsCenter needs right now”, said retiring Executive Director Jon Wilner, “He has just the energy, drive and vision that we need to move forward, and keep us on the forefront of the local arts scene.”
“Ed is a natural fit at The ArtsCenter, “ added Don Boulton, Interim Board Chair, “He has a long time commitment to non-profits and the arts, and an amazing amount of energy for both. The ArtsCenter Board had several strong candidates from which to choose. When Ed came to us and expressed an interest in the job, the Board felt that he was the right person at the right time.”
A native North Carolinian, Ed received his BA in journalism from UNC and has enjoyed a 25 year career in the shopping center industry and is the recipient of a number of international marketing awards. Throughout his career, he has served a number of nonprofits all around the country and had been recognized for his contributions. Camp has been a lifelong patron of the arts and has been involved in a number of Children’s charities.
“I’m excited about the opportunity to serve an area I love by helping ensure that the arts continue to thrive,” Camp added.

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Uncommon Garden Tour

Local artist Rick Hermanson began designing the uncommon garden seven years ago. Today, this formerly ordinary backyard is an intricate web of sculptural landscapes. Every square foot has been transformed into an exotic natural wonderland, with artful snakes, dragons, water features, rock assemblages, secret rooms, tori gates, performance areas, and unique twists. This garden is privately owned, and it is open to the public as a fundraising benefit for The ArtsCenter on May 2, for this one day only. Tickets are $25. The rain date is May 9. For more information, visit www.uncommongardentour.com.