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Community Development <br />Arts and Culture Office of the Economic Development Division <br />Graffiti Arts Program <br />Measure X funding allowed the Arts and Culture Office of the Economic Development <br />Division work on a mural program with youth called the Graffiti Arts Program. The G.A.P. <br />program is aimed at inspiring civic leadership and community pride in youth through the <br />creation of murals. The program is a 6-month program where students work alongside <br />professional mural artists to learn different art techniques, research, design, and <br />installation of public murals. The Santa Ana Unified School District was selected as the <br />top -rated proposal and the first G.A.P. project culminated with the installation of a mural <br />on the top floor of the City -owned parking structure located on 420 N. Main Street. <br />DTSA Artwalk Sponsorship <br />Measure X funding has provided funding for a Sponsorship agreement of $150,000 for the <br />Frida Cinema that independently organizes a monthly artwalk program. The Downtown <br />Santa Ana (DTSA) First Saturday Art Walk is a free, family -friendly monthly event that <br />celebrates local artists and creative culture in the heart of DTSA, which has become an <br />important economic and cultural impact for the City. <br />• Organized independently by The Frida Cinema since January 2023, the event features <br />over 20 art galleries, live performances, local food vendors, and interactive art <br />experiences. <br />• The ArtWalk has become a key driver of downtown vitality —stimulating foot traffic, <br />supporting small businesses, and fostering community engagement. <br />Measure X Success 11 <br />