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Question 2: Is this a new or existing program/project? The proposed new program is an addition to the Active Learning and Hoover Elementary, with more opportunities to expand into the community. ALBI was created as a non-profit organization as an offshoot of Active Learning (AL), which was founded in 1999, with a vision to incorporate a sanctuary in the school setting that models healthy behaviors. Active Learning has served the Santa Ana Community for over 18 years providing arts enrichment education for the SAUSD after-school programs. ALBI was founded in response to the need to provide arts enrichment activities at no cost to Santa Ana youths. After working for years with low income families in the schools, it became evident that the schools cannot serve all children in need of additional guidance and enrichment activities. ALBI was created with the vision to make arts classes' accessible, fun, inspiring and educational beyond the school day. In an attempt to fulfill its vision, Active Learning partnered with Delhi Center in 2016 and 2017 to conduct a pilot Summer Enrichment Camp. Young artists completed daily activities that built their skill level, self-efficacy and worked towards a goal that they exceeded in fulfillment. Each participant surpassed the expectations and won over the audience in their final performance. Students were so affected by the experience of making positive relationships, building skills, self-confidence and bonding with their peers, that they have expressed an awakening need to attend more classes at Delhi Center but cannot afford to due to financial constraints. 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? Arts events may be a source of pride for residents in their community, increasing their sense of connection to that community. Furthermore, we will be reserving time and space at the Downtown City of Santa Ana Art Walk. Our students' parents are so supportive and active in their child's life that parents will transport their kids to any of the free venues we schedule performances at. This will also raise the family's exposure to the wonderful sites throughout Santa Ana and offer more opportunities for the young artists to showcase what they learned through various free community events including SAUSD School Fair, Delhi center events and Active Learning's Party in the Park. Question 4: How will this project enrich the quality of life for Santa Ana residents? The proposed program focuses on quality youth engagement, enrichment and education during the summer with guiding experts who act as a positive influence on youth. Young artists will gain skill enrichment, self-expression, stress relief and socialization through meaningful activities that will be recognized and rewarded at culminating events throughout the community. This program will sustain healthy bonding with pro social adults and peers to expand opportunities for young Santa Ana artists. ALBI programs and teachers have been evaluated for effectiveness through classroom practiced lessons for youth with an emphasis in art expression. Students who participate in constructive arts based activities have an increase in cognitive skills, self-control, sense of belonging, and a sense of achievement; as well as increased discipline, stress relief and focus on goals for their future. The arts channel energy into positive quests for better education, stronger family life and rich community. Our programs provide a multitude of opportunities for Santa Ana youth to showcase a powerful personal voice that allows them to both assert their uniqueness and link to others. Artistic expression helps young people learn and improve communication skills through collaboration in both the visual and performing arts that provide a safe medium for practicing and rediscovering social interaction skills. Young artists will have the opportunities to have decision- making and problem -solving responsibilities and thus feel ownership of the program and an ALBI Page 3 of 4