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To Grantees:
Your organization received a grant from the City of San Bernardino Fine Arts Commission to be used between July 1,
2016 and June 30, 2017. To help us monitor the effectiveness of our process of awarding grants to arts organizations in
San Bernardino, please fill in the form below. Return by July 30, 2017 to:
Fine Arts Commission
Office of the City Clerk
City of San Bernardino
290 N. "D" St., San Bernardino, CA 92401
Note: If this report is not returned by July 30, your organization will not be eligible for grant funding in the 2018-19 fiscal
year. Schools which are not in session in June -July may delay the return of this until August 30, 2017.
1. Name of Organization:
2. Project/ Event Name: -
3. Date(s) of Project:
4. Total Numbers Attending:
Arts Connection
Political Cartooning Workshops
6/15/16-11/15/16
As Audience Anticipated
100
Actual
100+
As participants Anticipated
15-25
Actual
40
Of these, how many
were aged?
Under 18
1
Over 18
39
5. How much was your grant?
8190.
6. How much of your project was funded from other sources? Including ticket sales
7290.
7. How important was the grant from SB Fine Arts Commission to the success of your project?
This grant was vital to our programming. It allowed us to pay artist
Phil Yeh, facilities fees, administrative and supply costs.
8. What impact (if any) has your project had locally?
A survey of participants revealed that 90% felt more informed regarding local issues;
100% felt more engaged and connected to the community; unfortunately, only 57.1% voted.
90% made at least 4 finished cartoons, and plan to continue making art work; 100%
stated they would attend future workshops.
9. Please fill in the items paid for and the expenditure figures for your project.
Items Spent for this item
4000.
3000.
artist fees
facility fees
4000.
3000.
500. supplies 500.
600. aministrative costs 600.
TOTAL
8100.
Note: Total expended should equal the amount of the grant.
10. Were the aims of your project achieved? What aspects went especially well, or not so well?
While we were disappointed to see the percentage of those that voted, we do
think the goals were achieved and are thrilled with the ongoing commitment
that the participants have shown by continuing to meet independently toward
the creation of new work.
11. Were there barriers to fulfilling your goals/aims?
No.
Please include the most recent financial report for your organization.
Please send photographs, programs or copies of press releases relating to your project. If you submitted an interim
report, it is not necessary to duplicate any of these materials.
Press Release
Contact: Danielle Giudici Wallis, Interim Exec. Director, Arts Connection
Danielle@artsconnectionnetwork.org,
Date: May 16, 2016
Arts Connection, The Arts Council of San Bernardino County Receives California
Arts Council "Artists Activating Communities" Grant, and matching funds from
The City of San Bernardino Fine Arts Commission
Funds will support sustained artistic residencies in the City of San Bernardino
San Bernardino —The California Arts Council, a state agency, announced it plans to award $7,290 to Arts
Connection as part of its new Artists Activating Communities program. The City of San Bernardino Fine
Arts Commission also awarded Arts Connection funds in the amount of $8000, which acted as a
matching grant, making this programming possible.
Artists Activating Communities is a new pilot grant program which supports sustained artistic
residencies in community settings, demonstrating the arts to be a central component of civic life, and
artists to be vital in shaping society. Artists Activating Communities projects are artist -driven, engage
community members as active participants, and activate participants to develop and express their own
creativity.
This is the first time the Artists Activating Communities program has been offered. Arts Connection is
one of only forty-seven grantees for this highly competitive program, which received applications from
eighty-five organizations statewide.
With support from the California Arts Council and matching funds from The San Bernardino City Fine
Arts Commission, Arts Connection in collaboration with artist/activist Michael Segura will offer a series
of political cartooning workshops for teens and up at the Garcia Center for the Arts in San Bernardino.
Workshops will engage participants in discussion around local, regional and national issues, as well as
teaching fundamental cartooning techniques and materials. Guest artists, including Phil Yeh, and civic
groups will be brought in for additional presentations, and participants will have the opportunity to
publish work through the Inland Empire Community Newspaper, a special election issue of Uncle Jam
magazine and the Arts Connection website.
California Arts Council grants support a wide range of projects that are crafted by each community to
reflect their values and needs," said Donn K. Harris, Chair of the California Arts Council. "It is thrilling to
see what artists can accomplish when working collaboratively with their communities. An increased
state investment in the arts allows us to further spark powerful growth and prosperity in our
communities, such as the outstanding work that will result from the deep arts engagement provided by
organization name] and [artist name]'s Artists Activating Communities project."
To view a complete listing of all Artists Activating Communities grantees, visit
http.I/Arts-ca.gov/prpgramslfilesICAC-AAC-2015-16Grante es.pdf.
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. Arts Connection was created to share knowledge and
resources, support initiatives that engage, encourage and advocate for community building through the
arts. As an umbrella organization, we have been actively working to increase partnerships and cross
sector collaboration by reaching out to other non-profit and government entities. We recognize the
power of the arts to increase opportunities across sectors, and have been advocating for the inclusion of
cultural expression in all avenues—from public planning to health and environment. Please visit our
website, artsconnectionnetwork.org, for more information.
The mission of the California Arts Council, a state agency, is to advance California through the arts and
creativity. The Council is committed to building public will and resources for the arts; fostering
accessible arts initiatives that reflect contributions from all of California's diverse populations; serving as
a thought leader and champion for the arts; and providing effective and relevant programs and services.
Learn more at www.arts.ca.gov.
San Bernardino County Sun (httD://www.sbscLn.corn,
Bernardino Arts Connection launches political cartoon drawing workshops
By Michel Nolan, The Sun
Thursday, July 7, 2016
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The Arts Connection is such a group.
There are those who believe the arts have the power to nourish our
culture, to even help revive a bankrupt city.
I happen to be one of them.
In time, San Bernardino could be a vibrant, exciting place for the arts
to thrive.
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One of the area's greatest treasures is its arts community — talented
y artists, passionate and energetic arts organizations and the beautiful
new Garcia Center for the Arts.
The Arts Connection is the Arts Council of San Bernardino County and serves the entire county.
Thanks to a generous $7,290 grant from the California Arts Council, matched by $8,100 from the San
Bernardino Fine Arts Commission, the Arts Connection has launched Artists Activating Communities, its new
pilot grant program supporting artistic residencies in community settings, demonstrating the arts to be a central
component of civic life and artists to be vital in shaping society.
Art changes buildings, it changes streets, neighborhoods and the self-esteem of the people who live there.
The vision behind the Artists Activating Communities program is artist/activist Michael Segura, a Cal State San
Bernardino graduate who majored in graphic design and fine art.
Michael, known for his participation in San Bernardino Gen Now, which has sponsored two arts fairs at Perris
Hill Park and involved the community in the art beautification project at Seccombe Lake Park, is one of Mayor
Carey Davis' appointees to the City Fine Arts Commission.
Michael is a self -professed active participant, willing to work "hands-on."
Arts Connection interim executive director and spokeswoman, Danielle Giudici Wallis, said that after the Arts
Connection received the grant from the California Arts Council, Michael proposed a series of political cartooning
workshops.
The timing was perfect with the looming election, and we were fortunate to receive matching funds from San
Bernardino City's Fine Arts Commission, which made it possible," Danielle said
We believe the arts can affect change, and this is just the first of many projecks we'd like to see in San
Bernardino."
The,free community workshops on political cartooning begin Monday with an introduction and icebreaker class
from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Garcia Center for the Arts, 536 W. 11th St., San Bernardino.
Workshops continue to November.
We want to connect people in the community," Michael said. "We're looking for people who can draw cartoons,
not just of national politicians, but also politicians and issues specific to the Inland Empire."
Workshops will engage community members as artists in discussion of local, regional and national issues, as well
as teaching fundamental cartooning techniques and materials, according to Michael.
Art instructors are Michael, graphic novelist Phil Yeh, plus guest artists and civic groups.
Participants will have the opportunity to publish work through the Inland Empire Community Newspaper, a
special election issue of Uncle Jam magazine and the Arts Connection website.
Workshops are open to anyone in the IE who is willing to drive to San Bernardino, according to Michael.
Attendees can register at the door.
For information on the political cartooning workshops, call 909-537-5809 or 909-653-7003.
Go to www.artsconnectionnetwork.org to sign up for the free classes, become a member or make a donation.
These workshops will be most interesting. The 2016 presidential election should provide plenty of great fodder
for aspiring cartoonists.
Michel Nolan appears in The Sun on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Reach her at
michel.nolan@langnews.com or on Twitter @MichelNolan.
URL: http://www.sbsun.com/social-affairs/20160707/San-bernardino-arts-connection-launches-political-cartoon-drawing-workshops
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what kind of cartooning skills would they humor. When I was younger, I drew editorial
have. We had some excellent guest speakers cartoons and I always found it was the best
from Loss Angeles. and San Bernardino way to get a reader to see an issue. As my
talking about critical issues on the evening of career developed, I found graphic novels
the first presidential debate between Clinton and illustrated books to be a better way to
and Trump. The guest speakers were talking get complex points into the public eye, but
about real issues that affect all citizens of judging by the public's seeming aversion
this planet; much more fuel for cartoons than to reading actual books in the United States
the tired cartoons about Trump or Clinton. in 2016 ... the one -frame political carton,
The idea was to give our class of aspiring
political cartoonists some information
so that they might translate this material
into political cartoons. It was an eye
opening session and I feel that this type
of class must be encouraged everywhere.
We heard passionate talks about real life
college students, including an eye opening
statistic of 1 out of 11 college students at
Valley College in San Bernardino being
homeless. We also learned about the oil
pipeline running through Lakota land and
about protests in South Dakota. If more
people could actually get the facts about real
especially on the Internet, may be the best
way to make your point. This class may not
produce professional cartoonists, but getting
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what skill level you have. I am convinced
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classes. Getting involved at the grassroots
level is needed to have an active democracy.
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