City of Santa Ana PlanetBids #27-002

Santa Ana Solicits Nonprofit Proposals for Youth Graffiti Arts Program

The City of Santa Ana is seeking proposals from qualified local nonprofit organizations to design and implement the Bridging the G.A.P.: Graffiti Arts Program, a year-long public arts initiative for youth. - Government Buyer: City of Santa Ana, Community Development Department - Eligible Proposers: Santa Ana-based nonprofit organizations in good standing for at least five years, with a minimum of three years' relevant experience - Program Focus: - Year-long, multidisciplinary arts program engaging high school youth - Collaboration with professional mural artists - Activities include art technique instruction, mural research, design, and installation - Initial mural site: city-owned parking structure in downtown Santa Ana - Integration of creative practices into classroom curricula - Emphasis on youth civic leadership, community pride, and professional skill development - Outreach to at-promise youth, transportation planning, and a culminating community event - Products/Services Requested: - Design and delivery of the full arts program (no specific products or OEMs required) - All materials, instruction, and event coordination included - Notable Requirements: - Proposers must be Santa Ana-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity and experience - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named or required - Estimated Contract Value: $100,000 per year, with up to three years possible

Description

The City of Santa Ana is seeking proposals from qualified Santa Ana-based organizations to design and implement the Bridging the G.A.P: Graffiti Arts Program. This is a year-long interactive, multi-disciplinary arts program aimed at inspiring civic leadership and community pride in youth through the creation of murals across the city. The program involves youth, professional artists, and community members collaborating to design, co-create, and paint public murals while integrating creative practices into classroom curricula. Over 12 months, students will learn art techniques, research, design, and install murals, focusing on city-owned parking structures in downtown Santa Ana. The program also aims to develop students' interpersonal and professional skills.

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