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Need:: $10000 I am applying for:: Equipment, Materials & Supply,Other If other please state below. Some of the funds will be utilized for: Community Workshops (Muralism 101, Sketching, Painting and Kids Arts and Crafts) Artist Development (Museum Field Trips, Mural sightseeing field trips and books) Modest Artist Stipends (Gas, Food, Time) Artist Statement: The Coalition is a grassroots collaborative effort which came together in June of 2013 specifically for the purpose of creating community- based, community- driven mural arts projects in the City of Santa Ana. As Downtown Santa Ana continues to undergo a number of important transformations, it's essential that local residents, organizations, and businesses take a role in the process and express their voices about the future of their city. The Coalition has had meetings with several community groups to discuss the mural vision, and the resultant conversations have opened up a sincere and meaningful dialog in the community. This is something which we've welcomed and actively engaged in, because we believe this kind of dialog represents a significant step in the direction of respect, open - mindedness, understanding, and ultimately cooperation. The Coalitions first Community Mural Project was completed in November of 2013 over 25 local artists contributed to the mural and over 300 community members where part of the survey, design and implementation process. The mission of the Santa Ana Community Artist(a) Coalition is to connect local artists to their communities in a collaborative process to create art that transforms public spaces, generates civic engagement, and promotes personal and social change. Narrative for proposed use of funds:: For Investing in the Artist Grant the Coalition proposes to facilitate a new Community Mural Project in Downtown Santa Ana the mural is created through a community process that, at the specific site, engages Santa Ana residents, youth, business, and artists at all stages of the mural process — from idea to paint — resulting in truly collaborative and place -based art- making. Our Community Engagement Model supports and invests in the community as artists and artists as community catalysts and leaders.