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<br />Araiza, Fatima <br />From:Funday Collective <fundaycollective@gmail.com> <br />Sent:Tuesday, May 07, <br />To:eComment <br />Subject:Arts Funding- Item 30 fiscal year 2024-25 Budget Work Study Session <br /> Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. <br />I'm reaching out to champion increased financial backing for the arts in our city. As a local business <br />artist, I'm highlighting the pressing necessity for significant investment in our city's artistic endeavors. <br />I firmly advocate for the city to commit $1 million annually towards supporting Artist Grants and Event <br />Sponsorships. It's disheartening to note that our Arts and Culture Master Plan has gone without <br />city funding for over six years. It's concerning that Santa Ana's budget for arts and culture remains <br />the smallest among neighboring cities in Orange County. <br /> <br />In stark contrast, the Bowers Museum receives an annual subsidy exceeding one million dollars. <br />Despite this substantial funding, they still seek artist grants for their projects and events. This raises <br />the question: "Why is there still a need for public funding?" Comparing the substantial subsidy <br />provided to the Bowers Museum with the modest funding received by local artists and grassroots <br />efforts, ranging from 2k to 20k per year, prompts reflection. <br /> <br /> <br />Instead, invest in Artist grants and projects, event sponsorships, and Artwalk like: <br /> <br /> <br />-Peggy Iguarte Public Art DTSA <br />-VALA- Viet Film Fest <br />- TamalFest <br />-LibroMobil- Loteria at Bristol Mall <br />-DTSA ArtWalk - promotes culture and community, it highlights local vendors and artists, and directs <br />economic development for DTSA businesses and artists. <br /> <br /> <br />And many, many more. <br /> <br /> <br />Thank you, <br />FundayCo. <br /> <br />1 <br />