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<br />Ibarra, Evelyn <br />From:Adriana Alba <albab13@me.com> <br />Sent:Tuesday, May 7, <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 />Dear Members of the Santa Ana City Council, <br />I am writing to you today as a concerned resident of Ward 1, an educator, a proud board member of Breath of <br />Fire Latina Theater Ensemble, and a parent who deeply values the role of arts and culture in our community. I <br />am advocating for increased and sustained funding for the arts in our city, particularly for initiatives that <br />directly support local artists and grassroots organizations. <br />As you are aware, arts funding in our city is facing significant challenges. With the cessation of federal funding <br />that previously supported grants for artists and organizations, and the city's failure to allocate resources to our <br />Arts and Culture Master Plan for over six years, the future of our vibrant arts community hangs in the balance. <br />Over the past few years, direct arts funding has had a profoundly positive impact on our city's cultural landscape <br />and economic development. However, with the depletion of resources such as the Covid federal funding <br />through Revive Santa Ana, which provided $300k annually for event sponsorships, and the cessation of <br />individual artist grants totaling $100k per year over the past nine years, the sustainability of our arts community <br />is under threat. <br />It is crucial that we take proactive steps to ensure the continued vitality of Santa Ana's arts scene. To this end, I <br />urge the City Council to consider the following recommendations: <br />1. Direct Funding for Artwalk: I strongly advocate for the city to allocate annual funding specifically designated <br />for Artwalk, a vital event that celebrates our local artists and brings our community together. This direct support <br />will ensure the sustainability of Artwalk for years to come. <br />2. 1% Funding from New Private Development: I propose that a portion of funding from new private <br />developments in the city, amounting to 1%, be allocated to the arts budget. This mechanism will provide a <br />consistent and sustainable source of funding to support local artists and cultural initiatives. <br />3. Full Funding for the Arts Culture Master Plan: It is imperative that the City Council fully fund the Arts and <br />Culture Master Plan, which serves as a roadmap for supporting and enhancing our city's cultural assets. By <br />investing in this plan, we demonstrate our commitment to fostering a vibrant arts community for future <br />generations. <br />4. Strengthening the Arts and Culture Department: I urge the City Council to prioritize the support and growth of <br />our Arts and Culture Department. Adequate staffing and resources are essential for effectively administering <br />arts programs, supporting local artists, and cultivating a thriving cultural ecosystem. <br />Furthermore, I would like to draw attention to the significant disparity in arts funding between Santa Ana and <br />other cities in Orange County. Despite our city's rich cultural heritage and vibrant arts community, our budget <br />for direct arts funding pales in comparison to the subsidies received by institutions such as the Bowers Museum. <br />While the Bowers Museum received a subsidy of $1,674,210 for the 2023/2024 fiscal year, our total funding for <br />1 <br /> <br />
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