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360 Turnaround Youth Programs 708 North Garfield St. Santa Ana, CA 92701 March 30, 2018 City of Santa Ana Investing in the Artists Opportunity Grant Dear City of Santa Ana, Allow me to commend to you Kimberly Duran and her partner Bud Herrera who are applying as artists for your Investing in the Artists Opportunity Grant. Their projects consist of a revolving mural at McFadden Public Market and the second involves a free outdoor artist exhibition space outside the Yost Theater. With the benefit of your grant these two outstanding artists will be able to "...further their work while living and creating in Santa Ana, resulting in a more vibrant local art scene". My experience with them began when Kimberly approached Dr. Cristina Kampfner's 360 Turnaround Youth Program about painting a mural on our wall at 708 N. Garfield. I was immediately struck by her absolute zeal for the public art they create. Additionally she was completely in tune with the community where the mural would be located and the work done by our organization to serve Santa Ana's Hispanic community. We had an extended discussion about what we wanted reflected in the mural; children, the agricultural roots of our family, optimism, and she was able to perfectly capture those notions in the alternative designs she sketched for us. Once the design was selected they did an outstanding job painting the mural and making sure that we were totally satisfied with the work that was done. The mural is as beautiful today, and as uplifting, as the day it was installed. I can't tell you how many positive comments from the community and passers-by we have received from that mural, and it is a constant positive affirmation for the children participating in our programs. Please allow Kimberly and Bud to further their artistic work in the City. I promise you that all of Santa Ana will be delighted with your choice! Yours truly, Samuel B. Corliss, Jr.