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Home My WebLink About21A - ARTIST GRANT APPilk • CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 2, 2016 TITLE: RELEASE THE ARTIST GRANT OPPORTUNITY APPLICATION (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 5C} CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTIONS CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1s' Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Authorize the Community Development Agency staff to release the Fiscal Year 2016 -2017 Investing in the Artist Grant Opportunity application. DISCUSSION The Investing in the Artist Grant Opportunity will distribute funds to local emerging & established artists and art organizations in order to enrich and invigorate the Santa Ana arts and culture landscape. The funds will aid artists to further their artistic creativity while residing, working or creating a specific project for the benefit of Santa Ana's community. The artist grant funding may be applied towards artistic needs small and large, depending on the proposal. Grants for arts organizations would support special events, arts and cultural programming, and non - profit essentials, such as materials, supplies, special event production and community engagements. In Fiscal Year 2015 -2016, a total of $85,000 was awarded to selected artists and art organizations. Awardees received grants in the amounts of either $5,000 or $10,000. Grant funding for six artists totaling $45,000 was applied towards artist project including time, travel, research, equipment, and supplies. Grant funding for five art organizations totaling $40,000 was applied towards special events, special projects, equipment, and supplies. To date 2,035 youth have participated in art workshops hosted by grant recipients in Santa Ana. Recipients attest to the joy, confidence, teamwork and respect that have developed by participating in these projects. Timid and shy youth reported that they were more confident by the end of these workshops. For Fiscal Year 2016 -2017, approximately $70,000 is anticipated to be distributed; $40,000 for art organizations and $30,000 for artists. However, Staff is recommending revising the grant amounts to four $10,000 grants available for arts organizations and six to twelve grants for artists in the amount of $2,500 - $5,000. 21A-1 Release Artist Grant Opportuntity Application February 2, 2016 Page 2 Staff Is requesting authorization to release the Investing in the Artist Grant Opportunity application (Exhibit 1 & 2) to solicit project proposals for emerging & established artists and arts organizations. An outside panel will evaluate and recommend the applications for awards in the amounts of $10,000 for art organizations and $2,500 or $5,000 for artists, Applications for qualified panelists will be available on February 8, 2016 on the City's website. The recommendations will be presented to the Arts & Culture Commission and then to City Council for approval tentatively scheduled for July. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #5 Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability, Objective #5 (Promote a strong arts and culture infrastructure), Strategy C (Promote arts and culture by partnering with artist groups and merchants to hold events celebrating art in public plazas, parks and other Cityoontrolled open space), FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action, i Kelly Reen rs Executive Director Community Development Agency KR /CD /sb Exhibits: 1. Investing in the Artist Grant Opportunity Artist Application 2. Investing in the Artist Grant Opportunity Art Organization Application 21A-2 INVESTING IN THE ARTIST ' GRANT OPPORTUNITY INDIVIDUAL APPLICATION Understanding that a financial barrier is often times all that stands in the way of an artists' next critical step in their career, Investing in the Artist grants distribute small, but impactful funds to emerging and established artists, serving as a catalyst to further their work while living and creating in Santa Ana, resulting in a more vibrant local art scene. Funding may be applied towards artistic needs small and large, depending on the proposal. The Santa Ana Arts and Culture Commission supports ambitious projects that embrace experimentation and focus on process, as well as emerging artist essentials, such as materials, supplies, professional development, or business and website fees. Grants will be awarded in the amount of $2,500 or $5,000 and will be distributed in two payments. The grant period will be for 12 months and will require an interim and a final report on outcomes achieved. The first payment will be disbursed at the commencement of the grant period, and the second payment will be disbursed after completion of an interim report. Interim and final reports will require documentation, such as receipts, to support grant expenditures. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Individual artists working in the following mediums are welcome to apply: Visual H Performing � Musical H Literary H Film H Textile Arts � Multimedia • Artists must be currently living and creating work in Santa Ana or create a work that is for the benefit of Santa Ana arts community. • Project must be completed in Santa Ana and /or directly serve the Santa Ana arts community • Applicants must be over the age of 18. • Grant funds may not be used for tuition or academic expenses. • City of Santa Ana employees, elected officials, and commission members are ineligible. • Artist Project (Santa Ana artist seeking funds for a specific project, including travel and research) • Equipment/Supplies (Santa Ana artist seeking funds for specific arts equipment or supplies, including funds for services such as websites and professional development) 'Santa Ana artist is defined as an artist that primarily lives and works in Santa Ana or will complete a specific project for the benefit of Santa Ana arts and culture community. CONFLICT OF INTEREST The Arts and Culture Commission ( "Commission") members are actively involved in the arts professionally and /or personally. The Commission desires to avoid situations which may com- promise, or appear to compromise, members' objectivity while not preventing their continuing involvement in the arts, or in projects supported by the Commission and City. If the Commis- sion member has a professional, fiduciary, or personal relationship with an applicant, the Com- mission member must notify the Commission of the relationship before the panel meeting or re- view of the applicant. The Commission member must also excuse himself /herself from the room during the discussion of the applicant, and may not discuss the application with any other mem- ber of the Commission prior to, during, or after discussion of the application. EXHI IT 1 21 -3 EVALUATION Artist applications will be evaluated on the following criteria: • Project Merit — 40% • Artist Portfolio —30% • Potential Community Impact — 20% • Individual Need —10% PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS Online submissions, please upload work directly onto online application using formatting guidelines listed below, or include links to online portfolio. Hard copy submissions, please follow guidelines listed below. Please do not submit any original artwork. Work will not be returned. Visua /Arts (including painting, sculpture, textile arts, all physical artwork): • Five (5) images maximum of demonstrating your best work • Images must be printed or in jpeg format on one CD or uploaded to online submission site. • Clearly label each image file with "title last name, first name" — Example "Art Brown, John" • You may choose to submit a single PowerPoint presentation of your work with your name, title, size, date, medium on each slide. PowerPoint presentation must be copied onto one disk. Musicians • You may submit up to five (5) songs or compositions of your best work. For online submissions, files may be uploaded as mp3 files. Links to Soundcloud, YouTube, or other online music showcases are acceptable. • If submitting a hard copy, please submit music on a playable CD. • Please note: Individual songs exceeding three minutes may not be heard in their entirety. • Label each file with "title last name, first name" — Example "Music Brown, John" Film/Media/Pei—forming Arts • You may submit up to five (5) short film/multimedia files. For online submissions, files may be uploaded as mp4 or .mov format. Links to online portfolio, YouTube, Vimeo or other video sharing sites are acceptable. • If submitting a hard copy, video files must be submitted on a playable CD. Please note: Individual films exceeding ten minutes may not be viewed in their entirety. Label each file with "title last name, first name" — Example "Video Brown, John" Writers • You may upload writing samples as Word or PDF files on the online submission site. Label each file "title—last name, first name" - Example "Fiction_ Brown, John" • If submitting hard copy, please print the manuscript sample and include with application packet. • Please use the following format for manuscripts: Times New Roman or Courier, 12 point font, double- spaced. • Fiction: 10 pages max. • Non - Fiction: 10 pages max. • Poetry: 5 poems (10 pages max.) Poetry may be formatted as the poet determines best suits the poem, but the manuscript must be legible. • Screenplays: 5 pages of dialogue + 1 synopsis. 21A-4 Applications must contain the following documents to be considered for funding: 1. Application Cover Sheet (use attached) 2. Checldist (use attached) 3. Narrative for proposed use of funds and supplemental questions: o Please describe any additional City of Santa Ana resources required for your project (permits, public space, licenses etc.). o Is this a new or existing program/project? o 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? o How will your project enrich the Santa Ana arts and culture community? Please do not exceed 2 pages for the narrative and supplemental questions. Please follow these formatting guidelines: Double spaced, 12 point Times New Roman, inch margins. 4. Portfolio (see guidelines) 5. Project Timeline (sample attached) 6. Line Item Budget (use attached) 7. One signed Letter of Support from an academic reference or reference from within the creative arts. If letter is in language other than English, please provide English translation. Applications must be submitted by 4 P.M., May, 2, 2016 via one of the following methods: Mail /Hand Delivery: City of Santa Ana Investing In the Artist Grant Administration Community Development Agency M -25 20 Civic Center Plaza, 6th floor Santa Ana, CA 92701 CONTACT Website: https://cityofsantaana.submittable.com/submit For questions regarding the application contact Kelly Reenders at (714) 647 -5360 or kreenders(a)santa- ana,org. ANTICIPATED TIMELINE 02/08/16 Applications available 02/22/16 03/07/16 03/22/16 Information Session - 5:30 pm 20 Civic Center Plaza, Room 1600 05/02/16 Applications due by 4 p.m. 06/16/16 Funding recommendations from Commission 07/05/16 City Council Approval of Grant Awards 08/18/16 Grant Recipient Reception 21A-5 INVESTING IN THE ARTIST APPLICATION COVERSHEET APPLICATION DUE DATE: Monday, May 2 n, 4:00 P.M. City Ward of Residence: Date Submitted: City Ward of Project: Name of Applicant: Address: Phone Number: Email: Website: Letter of Support- Name & Affiliation: Brief Description of Project: Type of Application: ❑ Artist is based in Santa Ana ❑ Artist is not based in Santa Ana and proposes to use 100% of grant funds for a project based in Santa Ana Need: ❑ $2,500 ❑ $5,000 I am applying for: ❑ Equipment ❑ Materials & Supplies ❑Other City of Santa Ana, Community Development Agency 20 Civic Center Plaza, M -25, Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 647 -5360 21A-6 INVESTING IN THE ARTIST CHECKLIST ❑ Application Cover Sheet ❑ Checklist ❑ Artist Statement (1 page limit, Times New Roman 12 -point font, double- spaced, 1 inch margins) ❑ Artist Resume /CV (2 page limit, Times New Roman 12 -point font, double- spaced, 1 inch margins) ❑ Brief narrative for proposed use of funds and supplemental questions (2 page limit, Times New Roman 12 -point font, double- spaced, 1 inch margins) Supplemental Questions: • Please describe any additional City of Santa Ana resources required for your project (permits, public space, licenses etc.)? • Is this a new or existing program/project? • 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? • How will this project enrich the Santa Ana arts and culture community? ❑ Portfolio (see Portfolio Requirements) ❑ One signed Letter of Support on professional letterhead. If letter is in language other than English, please provide English translation. ❑ Project Timeline (sample attached) ❑ Line Item Budget — include equipment, supplies, material, and studio and/or space rental 21A-7 INVESTING IN THE ARTIST SAMPLE PROJECT TIMELINE DATE ACTION OUTCOME 21A-8 INVESTING IN THE ARTIST LINE ITEM BUDGET PROPOSED GRANT FUNDED PROGRAMMING SERVICES EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES (equipment, material , supplies for project) tity Qtity Unit Cost Total Cost Funds Requested NAL tAF'tNJtJ Description Total Cost Grant Funds (permits, fees, facility rental for project) Requested Artist is responsible for maintaining documentation of expenses paid for with grant funds. Documentation, such as receipts for expenses, will be required for submittal on the interim and final reports. If receipts are not available for certain expenses, a certifi- cation from the artist certifying the expense may be accepted on a case by case basis. 21A-9 INVESTING IN THE ARTIST LINE ITEM BUDGET PROPOSED PROGRAM BUDGET PROPOSAL Enter budget cateaories and proiected expenditures for the proposed program: Category Expenditures Funded By Santa Ana Grant Expenditures Funded By Other Sources (Including in- kind) Total Project Budget Equipment Total Supplies Total Materials Total TOTAL PROJECT REVENUE LIST ALL OTHER PROJECT RESOURCES "Funaina Source" total must equal "I otal Project duaget IlStea aDove. I FUNDING SOURCE I AMOUNT Santa Ana Artist Grant I TOTAL PROGRAM BUDGET I I City of Santa Ana, Community Development Agency 20 Civic Center Plaza, M -25, Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 647 -5360 21A =10 INVESTING IN THE ARTIST :�_:_:� ' GRANT OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION APPLICATION Investing in the Artist grants distribute small, but impactful funds to emerging and established arts organizations, serving as a catalyst to further their work while living and creating in Santa Ana, resulting in a more vibrant local art scene. FUNDING The Santa Ana Arts and Culture Commission is seeking to fund grants in the amount of $10,000 to organizations that will enrich and invigorate the Santa Ana arts and culture landscape. Grants will be awarded for arts and culture nonprofit organizations to support programming costs, equipment, and special events. Funding will be provided through reimbursements for eligible Investing in the Artist expenses. Organizations must be financially viable in order to make the expenditures, submit receipts and documentation for reimbursement by the City. Funding may be applied towards artistic needs small and large, depending on the proposal. The Santa Ana Arts and Culture Commission supports special events, arts and cultural programming, and nonprofit essentials such as materials, supplies, special event production, and community engagement. Administrative and operational expenses are not eligible for funding. Grants will require a final report of outcomes achieved. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Nonprofit arts and culture organizations that meet the following criteria are welcome to apply: • Organizations with arts and culture focus • Organization must be based in Santa Ana and/or serve Santa Ana communities • City of Santa Ana employees, elected officials, and commission members are ineligible FUNDING REQUIREMENTS Organizations will be required to obtain/demonstrate the following prior to an award: Current City of Santa Ana business license Current General Liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 naming the City of Santa Ana as Additional Insured on a primary and non contributory basis Active nonprofit status and good standing with IRS FUNDING PRIORITIES • Equipment/Supplies - Organization seeking funds for specific arts equipment or supplies • Special Event - Organization seeking funds to support a special event that will enrich the Santa Ana arts and culture community • Special Projects CONFLICT OF INTEREST The Arts and Culture Commission ( "Commission ") members are actively involved in the arts professionally and/or personally. The Commission desires to avoid situations which may com- promise, or appear to compromise, members' objectivity while not preventing their continuing involvement in the arts, or in projects supported by the Commission and City. If the Commis- sion member has a professional, fiduciary, or personal relationship with an applicant, the Com- mission member must notify the Commission of the relationship before the panel meeting or re- view of the applicant. The Commission member must also excuse himself /herself from the room during the discussion of the applicant, and may not discuss the application with any other mem- ber of the Commission prior to, during, or after discussion of the application. EXHIBIT 2 21A -11 EVALUATION CRITERIA Organization applications will evaluated on the following criteria: • Project Merit - 50% Organization Need - 25% • Potential Community Impact- 25% SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applications must contain the following documents to be considered for funding: 1. Application Cover Sheet (use attached) 2. Checklist (use attached) 3. Organization Mission and History 4. List of Key Staff/Board of Directors (Resume /CV if applicable) Limit 2 pages. 5. Narrative for proposed use of funds and supplemental questions: • Please describe any additional City of Santa Ana resources required for your project (permits, public space, licenses etc.). • Is this a new or existing program/project? • 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? • How will this project enrich the Santa Ana arts and culture community? Please do not exceed 2 pages for the narrative and supplemental questions. Please follow these formatting guidelines: Double spaced, 12 point Times New Raman. 6. Project Timeline (sample attached) 7. Line Item Budget (use attached) 8. One signed Letter of Conununity Support (preferably from within the community organization/professional seeks to impact). If letter is in language other than English, please provide English translation. Applications must be submitted by 4 P.M., May, 2, 2016 via one of the following methods: Mail /Hand Delivery: City of Santa Ana Investing In the Artist Grant Administration Community Development Agency M -25 20 Civic Center Plaza, 6th floor Santa Ana, CA 92701 Website: https://cityofsantaana.submittable.com/submit CONTACT For questions regarding the application contact Kelly Reenders at (714) 647 -5360 or kreendersAsanta- ana.org. 2 1A212 ANTICIPATED TIMELINE 02/08/16 Applications available 02/22/16 03/07/16 03/22/16 Information Session — 5:30 p.m. 20 Civic Center Plaza, Room 1600 05/02/16 Applications due by 4 p.m. 06/16/16 Funding recommendations from Commission 07/05/16 City Council Approval of Grant Awards 08/18/16 Grant Recipient Reception 21A -13 INVESTING IN THE ARTIST APPLICATION COVERSHEET APPLICATION DUE DATE: Monday, May 2 ?a 4:00 P.M. Date Submitted: Organization Name: Organization Address: Contact Person/Title: Phone Number: Website: Brief Description of Project: Email: City Ward of Project: Tax ID #: Type of Application: ❑ Organization is based in Santa Ana and proposes to use grant funds to provide arts and culture programming in Santa Ana ❑ Organization is not based in Santa Ana and proposes to use grant funds to provide arts and culture programming in Santa Ana Need: ❑ $10,000 We are applying for: ❑ Programming Costs ❑ Equipment ❑ Special Events ❑Other City of Santa Ana, Community Development Agency 20 Civic Center Plaza, M -25, Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 647 -5360 21A414 INVESTING IN THE ARTIST CHECKLIST ❑ Application Cover Sheet ❑ Checklist ❑ Organization Mission and History (1 page limit, Times New Roman 12 -point font, double- spaced, 1 inch margins) ❑ List of Key Staff/Board of Directors (1 Page) ❑ Narrative for proposed use of funds and supplemental questions (1 page limit, Times New Roman 12 -point font, double- spaced, 1 inch margins) Supplemental Questions: • Please describe any additional City of Santa Ana resources required for your project (permits, public space, licenses etc.)? • Is this a new or existing program/project? • 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? • How will this project enrich the Santa Ana arts and culture community? ❑ Project Timeline ❑ Line Item Budget ❑ One signed Letter of Community Support - preferably from within the community organization/professional seeks to impact (if letter is in language other than English, please provide English translation) 21A -15 INVESTING IN THE ARTIST SAMPLE PROJECT TIMELINE DATE ACTION OUTCOME 21A -16 INVESTING IN THE ARTIST LINE ITEM BUDGFT PROPOSED GRANT FUNDED PROGRAMMING SERVICES PERSONNEL Description of Personnel (contracted instructors, lecturer honorarium, artist stipend etc.) Total Compensation Grant Funds Requested Total Cost Grant Funds Requested EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES ITEM (equipment, material and supplies) Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Grant Funds Requested SPECIAL EVENTS Description (permits, fees, facility rental) Total Cost Grant Funds Requested 21A -17 INVESTING IN THE ARTIST LINE ITEM BUDGET PROPOSED PROGRAM BUDGET PROPOSAL Enter budget categories and projected expenditures for the proposed program: Category Expenditures Funded By Santa Ana Grant Expenditures Funded By Other Sources (Including in- kind) Total Program Budget Total Organization Budget Administrative Staff Salaries and Benefits Contractual/Professional Services /Stipends Equipment, Material, & Supplies Special Events Production TOTAL PROGRAM REVENUE LIST ALL OTHER PROGRAM RESOURCES - unainq source" total must equal i otai rrogram ouuget usteu auuve I FUNDING SOURCE AMOUNT I I Santa Ana Artist Grant I I TOTAL PROGRAM BUDGET 21A -18