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If other please state below:: n/a Artist Statement: Priscila Hernandez Mijares is an artist and organizer in Santa Ana, where she lives since 1990. She became involved in the arts in 2008 after studying Architecture and Interior Design at Orange Coast College. Became part of the local art collectives Organic Transformations and Arte de la Tierra. She enjoys the study of cultures and the impact of art on people. Priscila uses natural materials such as crystals, stones, ceramics, metal wire and recycled materials to create body and home decorations. She has been a monthly participant in the Santa Ana Art walk for the last eight years: as well as an organizer of the annual International Women's Day Festival in Santa Ana for the past six years, and the 1 st annual International Artists Day in October 2015. Through these free Santa Ana events she wishes to inspire and educate youth and families to engage in the art- making process, within an environmentally conscious framework. Ms. Hernandez organizes musicians, speakers, artists and more to provide art opportunities and culture enrichment. Priscila believes in being a positive influence in her community and uses art to influence society for the better. Narrative for proposed use of funds:: International woman's Day Festival (Festival Internacional de la Mujer) honors the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It is a day that is celebrated all over the globe every March. For six years, this event has inspired and delighted the people of Santa Ana. Bringing vital exchanges through exhibitions, workshops and guest speakers. Entertainment is an important part to this Woman's Day Festival bringing important bands and female musicians from other cities. This Santa Ana event is made possible with the help of many community volunteers, such as mothers, students, eco- activists, and fine artists who have helped make Woman's Day an annual success. This festival has given the people of Santa Ana a sense of community, as we see more and more people interested in participating. For the 7th International Woman's Day, our hope is to unite grander than ever as we expand our capacity to support female artists. I want to be able to pay the women that have been doing these workshops for years, along with the musicians and fine artists that make this event possible. International woman's Day Festival is a rich expression of culture, creativity, knowledge, and community engagement. Workshops: Children's Art Activities, Medicinal Herbs, Indigenous Womb Health, Crocheting, Paper Marbling, Flower Decorations, Female performances. International Artist Day Festival (Festival del Dia Internacional del Artista) typically takes place on October 25th in Canada and other places. It is a day to honor artists and creative spirit. The purpose of this event is to bring together fellow artist to celebrate and demonstrate what they do. We will reach out to local, state, and national art agencies and collectives to participate, (i.e. ARTS OC, California Arts Council, and Americans for the Arts). A variety of workshops will be presented, each showcasing a different skill, promoting practices and art technique. We want to give the community an event in which they can interact with active artists and learn artistic skills that aren't