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How did you hear <br />about our grant <br />program? <br />OCAC Enews <br />Did you attend or <br />watch the Artist <br />Project Grant <br />Training Session? <br />Yes <br />PROJECT/PROGRAM <br />INFORMATION <br />Tell us about your project or program <br />Grant Amount <br />Requested <br />3000 <br />Project Start Date <br />(no earlier than July <br />1, 2024) <br />October 2024 <br />Project End Date (no <br />later than June 30, <br />2025) <br />May 2025 <br />Project/Program <br />Summary <br />Last year, an OCAC Artist Project Grant generously funded Story <br />Connection, a free storytelling class centering underrepresented voices <br />and a public performance showcasing those voices. This application seeks <br />to build on the success of that offering. <br />Story Connection will expand to three classes and performances at the <br />ArtsCenter. One class will replicate last year’s offering (a free class that <br />centers underrepresented voices); the others will include 3 free spots (of <br />12) for those who need financial assistance. Classes run for 6 weeks (12 <br />hours of instruction) and end with a final performance students are invited, <br />though not required, to participate in. As described in the attached letter, <br />the ArtsCenter is excited about these offerings and our collaborative efforts <br />to expand live storytelling in Orange County. <br />The expansion of Story Connection necessarily requires broader funding. <br />As you will see in the attached budget, this proposal seeks funds for: artist <br />instructional hours for the free class, marketing materials for the free class <br />and shows, and partial support of recording and editing audio of the <br />performances. Additional costs (theatre rental, audio work) will be covered <br />by: <br />ticket sales (sliding scale cost, with the option for free admission available <br />to all), fundraising–I have been teaching in Orange County for 11 years and <br />my client base includes many individuals who have the resources and <br />desire to support community arts; and my own funds. <br />I believe deeply in this project and storytelling as an artistic medium. Story <br />is one of our oldest art forms; our brains are wired to create story and <br />learn from it, which is why it’s so accessible. During every storytelling class <br />I’ve ever taught, the same miracle occurs: over the course of six weeks, <br />people who’ve never consciously thought much about how to tell a story <br />Docusign Envelope ID: 53A18A07-6090-48C5-85EF-DAC4C4CD5BA4