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As part of the Open House program, residents were informed that the center would start the planning for its 50th Anniversary to be celebrated in 2019 and volunteers for the planning committee were being recruited. Residents thought it would be a great idea to tell the story of the Delhi neighborhood through photos, stories, and art, which would complement the design concept that received the most votes for the lobby. The decision was made to apply for the Arts Grant, which could provide the resources necessary to make the project a reality. Residents eagerly agreed to contribute photos and to tell their stories because their families are a part of the rich history of one of the oldest neighborhoods that has made Santa Ana the great city it is today. Question 3: How will the proposed project be presented or shared with the public? Will the art display, event or performance be free and accessible to the public? Delhi Center's Cultural History Project will be installed and displayed in the Delhi Center lobby, which is the first thing guests see when they enter the center. Delhi Center is open approximately 80 hours per week with regular weekly programming and through its social enterprise program, including facility rentals for events, such as business meetings, employee training and celebrations, conferences, resource fairs, community events, high school graduations, wedding receptions, quinceaneras, and many others. Approximately 34,500 people walk through our doors each year. We serve almost 2,000 individuals each month and sometimes we see over 400 people come through our doors in a single day. About 90% of our guests and program participants are Santa Ana residents and about 55% of those are from the area immediately surrounding the center, from the 92707 zip code. All of our guests will have the benefit of viewing the display when they come to the center. We will also make every effort to promote the display to ensure increased opportunities for the general public to visit Delhi Center to view the display at no cost. Question 4: How will this project enrich the quality of life for Santa Ana residents? The proposed project has incorporated community engagement since its conceptualization and will continue to do so through the completion of the project, giving residents a sense of belonging and fulfillment. The project started at a recent Open House at Delhi Center where residents gave their input on programs and services they would like to see at the center and voted on different design concepts that were being proposed throughout the center. The most popular design concept was for the lobby to house art and historic photos of the Delhi neighborhood. This became the idea that led to the proposed project. The project will give Delhi residents an opportunity to have their stories captured and developed into an artistic display for all to experience. Everyone in Santa Ana will be able to learn about the rich cultural history of the Delhi neighborhood, stemming back to the late 1800's when the area was first developed and they will be able to enjoy the artistic expression of that history here at Delhi Center. The project will enrich not only Delhi residents but all of Santa Ana by acknowledging and showcasing in a creative way the independence, perseverance, and community involvement that has been the driving force of Santa Ana throughout its history. Question 5: Describe how your project will stimulate economic development for the City of Santa Ana. The project will create work for local artists who will take on the work of producing the cultural history display at Delhi Center. The work will provide valuable experience and will help the artists Delhi Center Page 3 of 4