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"Expand the arts <br />throughout the <br />entire city, <br />opening <br />opportunities <br />throughout the <br />communities and <br />make families and <br />kids involved in <br />them." <br />-Survey respondent <br />Santa Ana Arts Future <br />Engagement Findings Report <br />Access to Information on Arts and Culture <br />Many participants expressed frustration with not knowing about arts, <br />cultural and creative events or activities in the city. People want improved <br />access to information about events, performances, youth activities, <br />neighborhood festivals, and arts learning opportunities (workshops, <br />classes). They want existing organizations and the City to work towards <br />development of a one-stop shop for information about arts and creative <br />happenings and resources. This can be accomplished by exploring <br />current efforts and technology partnerships to create promotions that <br />address how people get information. According to the survey, residents look for community <br />information via direct communications from organizations, as well as social media, and <br />word of mouth. <br />The Community Vision for Santa Ana <br />The following are direct quotes from meetings, interviews, and the survey describing a <br />vision for Santa Ana and the ideal state of the future if this plan is a success. <br />"The City as a destination and a Journey. One that you can only discover a little at a <br />time, but one that is constantly full of surprises, where you find yourself saying 'this is <br />Santa Ana' and feel a warm glow and a sense of pride when you do so." <br />"I Imagine the eclectic and exciting mix of traditional, cultural arts from both this local <br />area and abroad swirled up with contemporary avant garde arts. This diversity enables <br />us as a community to build cross-cultural bridges and awakens hopeful curiosity and <br />joy. „ <br />"Santa Ana offers accessible, affordable and encouraging programs that target our <br />youth to engage them in creativity and community involvement, and keep them out of <br />trouble. " <br />"1 % of funds for future developments in the city will beset aside for the arts similar to <br />Philadelphia's program. The public schools will all have the state mandated 45 min of <br />arts instruction a week implemented through programs similar to 'All the Arts for All the <br />Kids' in Fullerton. There will be grants available for working artists and scholarships for <br />students going into the arts." <br />"There is growth in theater and performing arts. A space to host these activities. A <br />Santa Ana Performing Arts Center. Host / produce / create work reflective of existing <br />community." <br />10 <br />65B-55 <br />