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Amount Requested Proposed Use of Funds In the spirit of giving, we will offer a free art gift creation station where participants can unleash their creativity and craft heartfelt gifts. We will guide the youth of Santa Ana in making art in a comfortable and supportive environment. One of The Art Spread's local, talented artists will provide guidance and materials, allowing the community of all ages to create custom greeting cards and handmade crafts to take home or gift to loved ones. No prior artistic experience is necessary -- we just require enthusiasm and imagination! In selecting the venue to host 'Artful Giving,' Roquette Cafe was specifically chosen because of its inviting ambience, location, and space. Roquette Cafe is a new business in Santa Ana. As part of The Art Spread's commitment to Santa Ana, we want to support local Santa Ana businesses who do so much to bring the community together. Roquette Cafe was started by French chef Sam Geffroy, who has a passion for food and hosting amazing events for the Santa Ana community. Recognizing his talent, we want the provide Santa Ana the opportunity to enjoy delicious, complimentary French lattes, French food, and a welcoming environment to 'Artful Gifting." 14436.0 Location and Food (total $4,025, itemized herein) Venue: $1,500... restaurant and outdoor space in Ward 4 to promote exposure to other valuable locations within Santa Ana that are oftentimes underrepresented. The location, Roquette Cafe, provides extensive outreach through its social media and online platforms, in addition to gathering many walk-in patrons. Food, dessert, and non-alcoholic beverages: $2,525.... This provides our attendees an opportunity for a full and enriching experience at no cost to them, to stay the entire duration and enjoy amazing food from a local Santa Ana restaurant. In choosing Roquette Cafe, we want emerging business in Santa Ana to thrive in Santa Ana. Food includes French cuisine and lattes. Supporting Artist With Adversity (total $4,712, itemized herein) We will purchase artwork from local to international artists with adversity, encouraging them to continue creating and sharing their powerful stories through their artwork. The confidence created through financial stability will further assist the artists to establish themselves within the local art scene. In turn, this will provide our local community with affordable art through raffle tickets purchased at minimal costs. The artists we support during this event include refugees, artists with disabilities, artists who were once homeless in Santa Ana, wheelchair bound artists, rehabilitated artists, immigrant artists, single mother and father artists, artists from BIPOC community, and international artists with English as a second language. Artwork from local Santa Ana artist Michelle Wright for Art Raffle: $440 Artwork from Orange County artist Maryam Sedadi: $250