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Name of Applicant: Award Amount: Category: Average Score: <br />Marina Aguilera $3,000 Artist 78.6 — 1st <br />Artist's Description of Project: <br />My project is a celebration of Santa Ana's History in connection with the "Infamous Green <br />Parrots of Santa Ana" creating these beautiful Green Parrots in ceramic mosaic form which will <br />be inlaid in a rectangular relief, placed in downtown Santa Ana. This Art piece will be relevant to <br />the community, as well as to the beautification of Santa Ana, lasting Artwork for all to enjoy. <br />Artist is based in Santa Ana and proposes to use grant funds for a project in Ward 2. <br />Artist's proposed use of funds: <br />My fondest childhood memories living and growing up in Santa Ana are of the green and red birds <br />I saw and admired around my neighborhood. The history of these parrots is little known among <br />the residents of the city. Their presence is observed throughout the skies. I envision art that will <br />permanently preserve and pass on the story and beauty of the life of the Green Parrot. This has <br />inspired me to develop the idea for The Santa Ana Green Parrot Mosaic Art relief. This project <br />will consist of Artwork of the legendary Parrots, created in ceramic tiles which will be embedded <br />and inlaid into a rectangular relief. The size is approximately 4ft long by 2ft wide. The materials <br />needed will consist of: Various mosaic tiled pieces, ceramic paints, glazes, clay for sculpting, <br />grout, the cost for kiln use for kiln firings. adhesives to inlay pieces, a panel for the relief, tools, <br />sculpting tools, firing materials, mounting etc. This art relief, being of inlaid tile will never fade with <br />the elements, ensuring its durability and long lasting beauty will be adored and enjoyed by the <br />community for many generations to come. <br />Answers to Supplemental Questions: <br />Question 1: Please describe any additional City of Santa Ana resources required for your <br />project (permits, public space, licenses etc.) that you are required to obtain? <br />This Green Parrot Mosaic relief will be installed in a private space Downtown Santa Ana. The <br />letter from property Owner, Mr. Ryan Chase is included. <br />Question 2: Is this a new or existing program/project? <br />Yes this a new Art Project that will enhance the art experience to visitors along the historical 4th <br />street in downtown area. <br />Supplemental Question 3: How will the proposed project be presented or shared with the <br />public? Will the art display, event or performance be free and accessible to the public? <br />This proposed Art project will be presented in Ceramic Art form which will be designed and placed <br />onto a rectangular panel. Permanently displayed, free and to be shared with the public. <br />Supplemental Question 4: How will this project enrich the quality of life for Santa Ana <br />residents? <br />This Art project will enrich the quality of life for Santa Ana residents in that they will have: <br />Marina Aguilera <br />Page 1 of 2 <br />