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<br />Ibarra, Evelyn <br />From:Ali Coyle <alicoylemusic@gmail.com> <br />Sent:Tuesday, May <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 />Mayor and City Council, <br /> <br />I am writing today to make a public comment in support of robust arts funding in our city. <br /> <br />I am a proud Santa Ana resident and lifelong artist and musician. One of the reasons that the soul <br />of Santa Ana shines so bright is our community’s dedication to The Arts. <br /> <br />I was surprised to learn that we have one of the smaller art budgets in the county, and that the <br />Arts and Culture Master Plan has not been funded in over 6 years, despite being featured on the <br />city website. <br /> <br />Now that Federal Covid sponsorships are coming to an end, it is crucial that The City of Santa Ana <br />step up into a role of major support for its Artists, and iconic Art Culture. <br /> <br />I am here to advocate for substantial funding of artist grants, event sponsorships, and the Santa <br />Ana Artwalk. <br /> <br />With so many new and private developments entering the city, I feel like there must be a way that <br />they can participate in funding the art budget as well. It is important that these inevitable changes <br />support existing communities. <br /> <br />It is my understanding that while The Bowers Museum receives substantial funding through <br />taxpayer subsidies, they have also applied for further sponsorship through city artist grant <br />funding. I request that this subject is assessed to ensure fairness to other Art outlets that would <br />greatly benefit from the city’s support. It is a realistic hope that an anchor like The Bowers <br />Museum will help feed support back into the community and we can all grow together. <br /> <br />I know that you love this city, and that there is no place quite like it. <br />Santa Ana and Art have become synonymous in many ways. I truly believe that your support of <br />programs such as the Arts and Culture Master Plan will enrich our city, its residents, and all who <br />visit us. <br /> <br />Thank you for your time and consideration, <br />1 <br /> <br />