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Home My WebLink About18.5 Arts Connection - 2 of 2 - Visual ArtsVISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS -- -GRANT APPLICATION FgRM , t �Ep ![- City of San Bernardino —Fine Arts Commission 91117 Applicant /organization u EB 1 S PM 3: 41 Name of Organization Arts Connection Physical Address 536 W. 11th, San Bernardino, CA 94501 Mailing Address 5500 University Pkwy, VA Building Rm. 308, San Bernardino, CA 92407 Telephone No. (90 j 381 -1900 Cell Phone ( Non- Profit I.D. No. 46- 3088038 Website Address (if available) http: / /www.artsconnectionnetwork.org Number of Years in Existence or in Teaching 3 11, Contact Person Danielle Wallis Title Executive Director Telephone No: (909) 381 -1900 Cell No: ( E -mail address: danielle @artsconnectionnetwork.org III. Program Category Under which Support is Requested: Visual Art IV. Period of Support Requested: From July 1, 2017 Starting Amount of Grant Requested Through May 31 ,2018 Ending $14,275.00 Total Organizational Budget for current fiscal year (Not applicable to schools) Percent of total Organization Budget Requested 7 $55,390 28% V. Project Description /Need Statement Arts Connection will collaborate with Fallen Fruit to create a living artwork installation at The Garcia Center for the Arts in the City of San Bernardino, with satellite locations in the surrounding neighborhood. The installations will include a variety of citrus trees, hand - crafted wooden picnic tables etched with community quotes, and be accompanied by a suite of public participatory projects. The activities are designed to foster a sense of belonging, sharing, togetherness and pride -- strengthening the community by making fresh fruit freely available. Community members are engaged in planting, tending and harvesting the fruit trees which beautify the neighborhood; show that it is care for and about; inspire dialogue; help neigr hors to meet and spend time together; and encourage youth to give back to their city and community. The project also promotes health, supports food security and works to combat high rates of nutrition - related disease in our community, by creating a fun, beautiful way for community members to partake in nutritious, fresh fruit. The projects will include an event called "Lemonade Stand," where participants receive a fresh glass of organic lemonade in exchange for drawing a self - portrait onto a lemon. Collectively the lemon self - portraits create a communal group portrait. The hand -drawn expressions illustrate joy and innocence, as well as wisdom and age. Documentation, including photographic portraits of participants alongside their lemon self - portraits, and stories collected about the neighborhood, will become the basis for an exhibition proposed to take place at the San Bernardino Public Library. We will be presenting to the Library Board on February 23rd and have been working with Linda Adams Yeh and Ed Erjavek. A zine will also be produced in partrership with Inlandia's Poet Laureate, Nikia Chaney, and print maker Bob Hurton, artist in residence at the Garcia Center for the Arts. Ms. Chaney will lead a poetry and writing workshop, and Mr. Hurton will lead printmaking and production of the zine. This is a multi - faceted, public art initiative that will include classes, workshops, talks, and installations. Leading up to the public projects, the internal team (Fallen Fruit lead artists David Burns and Austin Young, Arts Connection's Executive Director, Danielle Wallis, and Dr. Ernest Garcia, Director of the Garcia Center for the Arts) will work together with community partners to develop programming and calendaring through site visits, researching any infrastructure needs, and addressing the details that will ensure our collective and holistic success for this work. Other partners who have committed their support at this time are Inlandia Institute to lead the poetry and writing workshop, The San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District for potential tree planting sites, The San Bernardino Public Library for hosting 2 public participatory events and an exhibition, and the San Bernardino County Museum, which will host a public lecture. We are also in discussions with Omnitrans, but their participation is unconfirmed at this time. VI. Realistic number of persons expected to benefit from this program. 350 directly, but fruiting trees will become living art installation that benefits future generations a) Number of persons paid by attendance 0 b) Number of persons admitted by no fee all c) Number of classes and /or performances scheduled /length of display 1 lecture, 1 exhibition, 1 writing workshop, 1 printmaking workshop, 3 public participatory events d) Total attending classes /performances /displays /exhibits 350 VII. Intended Results: 1 zine workshop, and Target Grouptsl all ages Time Frame 7/1/17 - 11/30/2017 Number of performances /classes, 8 exhibits Anticipated maximum_ 350 audience, artici ants etc. VIII. Protect Budget What are the project expenses, and how much is requested from the Fine Arts Commission (FAC)? What are other sources of funding for this project? Grants, Contributions, Revenue. (such as ticket sales, etc. Name of funding source Amount committed tc this project San Bernardino County Museum COMMITTED: $1500. San Bernardino Public Library (in -kind) COMMITTED: $1225. California Arts Council PROJECTED: 13000. (award notification 5/17) Nome Improvement Store PROJECTED: $1000. TOTALAMOUNT Projected: $21,725 Committed: $3,725 10 Brief Description of each line item Total Budget per line -item for this project Total amount requested from FAC Line Item Expenses lead artists $14000. $6900. Fallen Fruit Poet and Printmaker $1000. $500. Supporting artists Arts Connection $6000. $2000• Admin Garcia Center $2000. $1000. Admin & Facilities trees, tables,inks, paper $10000. $3500. Supplies $500. .$375. publicity /marketing $34,500. $14,275 TOTAL EXPENSES AND AMOUNT REQUESTED What are other sources of funding for this project? Grants, Contributions, Revenue. (such as ticket sales, etc. Name of funding source Amount committed tc this project San Bernardino County Museum COMMITTED: $1500. San Bernardino Public Library (in -kind) COMMITTED: $1225. California Arts Council PROJECTED: 13000. (award notification 5/17) Nome Improvement Store PROJECTED: $1000. TOTALAMOUNT Projected: $21,725 Committed: $3,725 10 IX. Future Objectives If awarded, this grant would serve as matching funds to the California Arts Council's Artist Activating Communities Grant (notification by the end of May, 2017). We are also working to secure both in -kind donations and funds from other organizations. We have already approached Omnitrans as a possible site, Hope for Housing for further funding, and will be approaching the Incredible Edible Community Garden for in -kind assistance. We will continue to build partnerships with the aim of ensuring the collective and holistic success for all involved- -the participants, partners and community. 11 X. Provide a brief history /background of your organization /school project (s). (What you have done before in this category of the arts. Arts Connection, the Arts Council of San Bernardino County, is dedicated to stimulating creative and economic vitality and enriching lives throughout thE! communities we serve by providing support, promotion, education, and advocacy for the arts. In 2010, The Community Foundation of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties (TCF) spearheaded the effort to create Arts Connection. TCF, together with support from the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors and a task force of over 70 cultural and civic leaders, developed and implemented a plan for a new, non - profit arts council. Arts Connection was created to act as an umbrella organization, sharing knowledge and resources, supporting initiatives that engage, encourage and advocate for community building through the arts, and offering funding solutions for projects, art organizations and artists. As an umbrella organization we facilitate the exchange of arts information through our e- newsletter, social media, and website. We also actively cultivate relationships with local news media to encourage and increase arts coverage. Our website offers news and events pages, an opportunities page, and a directory where members can link their websites. The latest addition to our site is a cultural asset map, which serves to collect and share information with the goal of increasing visibility and facilitating communication between the arts and other sectors. Programming this past year also included a Veterans Initiative in the Arts (VIA) Grant, For which we facilitated a multi - faceted environmental arts project in the High Desert, and collaborated with Mil -Tree, 29 Palms Art Gallery, the environmental community, Copper Mountain Community College, artists, veterans, active duty and the larger community. We taught papermaking, mold making /casting, and silk- screening in a 3 month long project that culminated in an exhibition at 29 Palms Art Gallery. We also hosted a series of political cartooning classes in the City of San Bernardino, funded by a previous San Bernardino City Fine Arts Commission grant and a California Arts Council Artists Activating Communities grant. The classes were led by local artists Phil Yeh and Michael Segura who also brought in professional guest artists /cartoonists from San Diego, Los Angeles and the region. Work was published in a special election issue of Uncle Jam magazine, in the Inland Empire Community Newspapers and on their website. We continue to host an annual conference, events, professional development and networking opportunities. XI. Attach a copy of your last fiscal year financial report, audited or unaudited. This does not apply to schools or parks. Failure to submit this will result in rejection of your application. CERTIFICATION: Project Officer: Danielle Wallis Title Executive Director Telephone No: 909 -381 -1900 Cell Phone No.: 510- 872 -9042 Date Email Address: danielle@artsconnectionnetwork.o 12 2/15/17 List Board of Directors and Officers (does not apply to parks and schools) (Include names, addresses, and telephone numbers.) Kathryn Ervin, Board Chair Stephanie MacLean, Board Vice Chair Patrick Hediger, Secretary Terri Proctor, Board Member Merrill Grady, Board Treasurer Alan E. Van Fleet, Board Member Mario Suarez, Board Member 13 Anne Viracel, Board Member Miriam Nieto Dr. Dorothy Garcia Arts Connection STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION As of June 30, 2016 TOTAL ASSETS Current Assets Bank Accounts 1020 Chase Checking 31,38837 Total Bank Accounts $31,388.37 Other Current Assets 1900 Payroll Clearing 0.00 Total Other Current Assets $0.00 Total Current Assets $31,388.37 TOTAL ASSETS $31,388.37 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities 2200 Payroll Tax Payable 194.43 Total Other Current Liabilities $194.43 Total Current Liabilities $194.43 Total Liabilities $194'43 Equity 3900 Retained Earnings 26,429.51 Net Revenue 4,764.43 Total Equity $31,193.94 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $31,388.37 Cash Basis Wednesday, February 15, 2017 12:57 PM GMT -8 111 Arts Connection STATEMENT OF ACTIVITY July 2015 - June 2016 EXPENDITURES TOTAL REVENUE 1,127.45 4010 Non Profit Income 868.21 4015 Board Contributions 2,150.00 4030 Foundation Contributions 510.00 4035.1 Government- Municipal Contributions 8,100.00 4040 Government - State Contributions 6,713.10 4050 Poetry out loud 2,095.00 4055 SLP 15 -16 20,325.60 4060 Veterans Initiative in the Arts -1 9,000.00 Total 4040 Government - State Contributions 38,133.70 4065 Individual Contributions 1,226.16 4070 Membership Fees 2,566.87 Total 4010 Non Profit Income 52,686.73 4090 Refunds - Allowances 428.90 4105 Services 0.00 4110 Sponsor 4,678.85 4115 Sponsorship 5,025.00 Total Revenue $62,819.48 GROSS PROFIT $62,819.48 EXPENDITURES 8000 Accounting 1,127.45 8005 Advertising 868.21 8025 Contract Services 24,508.89 8030 Dues & Subscriptions 100.00 8040 Facility Rental 2,505.50 8045 Fees - Membership 0.00 8050 Fundraising 100.00 8055 Insurance 2,675.40 8060 Information Technology 1,626.00 8065 Legal & Professional Fees 25.00 8070 Marketing 980.00 8085 Office Expenses 1,063.86 8090 Office Expenses reimbursement 28.29 8100 Parking Services 108.00 8105 Payroll Expenditures 0.00 8110 Payroll Taxes 659.89 8115 Salaries 0.00 8118 AIS 15 -16 Wages 36.00 8120 Wages - AIS 16 -17 180.00 8122 Wages - VIA 15 -16 wages 540.00 8125 Wages - Art Place 252.00 8130 Wages - CAC AAC 162.00 8132 Capacity Building wages 108.00 Cash Basis Wednesday, February 15, 2017 12:59 PM GMT -8 112 Cash Basis Wednesday; February 15, 2017 12:59 PM GNIT -8 2/2 TOTAL 8135 Wages - Fundraising 1,053.00 8140 Wages - General & Admin 2,961.00 8145 Wages - Program Mapping 108.00 8147 Web /mailchimp Wages 216.00 Total 8105 Payroll Expenditures 6,275.89 8160 Phone 380.45 8165 Postage & Shipping 25.35 8170 Printing 1,255.03 8175 Printing -- business cards 0.00 8180 Professional Development 80.00 8185 Professional Fees `3,297.00 8190 artist in schools planning costs 1,880.00 Total 8185 Professional Fees 5,177.00 8195 Professional Fees - Tech 0.00 8210 Registration Fee 133.25 8215 Reimbursement -- mileage 389.20 8250 Travel 316.92 8280 Veterans Initiative in the Arts 8,385.36 Total Expenditures $58,135.05 NET OPERATING REVENUE 44,884.43 OTHER EXPENDITURES 9020 Reconciliation Discrepancies -80.00 Total Other Expenditures $ "80.00 NET OTHER REVENUE $80.00 NET REVENUE '0'764'43 Cash Basis Wednesday; February 15, 2017 12:59 PM GNIT -8 2/2 'Almillhi. 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