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The proposed funds would be used for all phases of the project Community Engagement and Planning: Through an extensive Community Survey process, community members' stories and ideas actually form the foundation of the mural concept. We have already undertaken this step at the mural site, with over 200 bilingual surveys conducted to date asking people about what they dream of and what images would they like to see in the mural. We organize different community engagement workshops for all ages through out the completion of the project. Materials for these are needed like (Roll - paper, Pens, Pencils, Color Pencils, Paint, Brushes, etc.) Funds would also be used for creating awareness and increase participation through (Flyers, Posters, Copies for surveys, etc.) Community events will also take place during art walk (day -time) that engage families and kids into making arts and crafts and also participate in events like, spoken word, street theater, community - painting day, rental equipment will be needed like (Microphones, sound system, stage, lights, etc.) We recognize all project participants as full artistic contributors to the project. This includes artists and non - artists, experienced artists and youth artists — everyone has an artistic voice and an equal place at the table in project planning for the mural. We hold bi- weekly, open planning meetings for that purpose. Artist Development: We also offer open, project -based art workshops that build foundational knowledge in technical aspects of mural painting. This not only helps more experienced artists refine their expertise, but it also helps project participants of any skill level — some who have never considered themselves as artists — gain the confidence and the tools to contribute to painting a mural. Workshops are facilitated by one of art mentors "Master Muralist" Emigdio "Higgy" Vasquez Jr. and Art Director Moises Camacho of MCGallery. Because we also want to enrich our artist with mural history we would use the funds for (Museum and Mural field trips and books.) Mural Materials and Equipment: The wall site is 1,140 ft 2 roughly 60 feet wide by 19 feet high. We will need scaffolding, safety equipment, paint and painting supplies. Operations Costs: Permits, fees, insurance and modest artist stipends for food, gas and time The Project Art Director is Moises Camacho, a Santa Ana gallery owner and "Master Muralist" with extensive mural experience both internationally and locally. The Project Director is local community artist Alicia Rojas. Both are longtime Santa Ana creative