City of Santa Ana PlanetBids #27-023

Santa Ana seeks nonprofit partner for youth graffiti arts and mural program

Santa Ana's Community Development department is seeking proposals for the Bridging the G.A.P.: Graffiti Arts Program, a year-long initiative to engage local youth in mural creation and civic leadership. - Government Buyer: - City of Santa Ana, Community Development Department - Eligible Vendors: - Only Santa Ana-based nonprofit organizations in good standing for at least five years - Must have at least three years of relevant experience - Services Requested: - Design and implementation of a year-long, multidisciplinary arts program for high school youth - Collaborative mural creation involving youth, professional artists, and community members - Integration of creative practices into classroom curricula - Teaching art techniques and professional skill development - Outreach to at-promise youth and transportation planning - Provision of materials and organization of culminating community events - Unique Requirements: - Murals to be painted on city-owned parking structures in downtown Santa Ana - Focus on inspiring civic leadership and community pride - Proposers must be local nonprofits with a proven track record - Contract Details: - One-year initial term, with up to two one-year extensions - Annual funding of $100,000 per 12-month period - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation

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 work alongside professional mural artists to learn art techniques, research, design, and install murals, focusing on city-owned parking structures in the downtown area. The program also aims to develop students' interpersonal and professional skills.

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