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pressures of being first generation in Santa Ana. I would also like others to find comfort in this series I hope to explore. I grew up heavily inspired by my culture and surroundings in Santa Ana. Including the color palette that used to be at Calle Cuatro. Those soft pastel pinks and blues have forever stayed with me. Images of the two headed serpent, eagles, green parrots, La Virgen de Guadalupe have all shaped my art. Weekend's at the swap meet were spent staring at all of the various shirt graphics that would be worn by fellow residents. I am now in a position to be able to influence a new generation of Santa Ana residents and would like the opportunity to share my story and experiences coming of age in Santa Ana. Letting them know that I too have parents that migrated from another country to Santa Ana in search of a better life. Supplemental Question 1:Please describe any additional City of Santa Ana resources required for your project (permits, public space, licenses etc.)?: None Supplemental Question 2: Is this a new or existing program/project?: This is a new project exploring identity as a first generation Mexican American that was born and raised in Santa Ana. Supplemental Question 3: How will the proposed project be presented or shared with the public? Will the art display, event or performance be free and accessible to the public?: The series of paintings exploring my coming of age in Santa Ana as a first generation Mexican American will be shown at the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art (OCCCA) and it will be free and accessible to the public. Supplemental Question 4: How will this project enrich the Santa Ana arts and culture community?: This project will enrich the community because it will give a voice to many who grew up like me having parents born in Mexico and having to navigate through two different worlds. This will help