Community Engagement
Also known as Community Engagement Inc, Community Engagement, Inc., and CE.
Community Engagement is an organization in Santa Ana, CA offering education, financial, housing, and youth services. 501(c)3 non-profit in Orange County, CA supporting artists and art programs that reimagine shared spaces and stimulate social engagement, creative expression and collective empowerment.
- Location
- Santa Ana, CA
- Services
- Education, Financial, Housing, Youth services
- Website
- https://www.communityengagement.org/
- EIN
- 474600334
Services
Artists and Creatives Grant
Project-based grants for community-engaged art, usually $500-2,500, rarely up to $5,000.
Eligibility: Fall grants open to artists living or working in California; spring grants open to artists living or working anywhere in the US. Individual artists/collectives; organizations, students, festivals, residencies not supported.
Application: Upload four PDFs (info, budget, CV, portfolio) to a publicly accessible folder and submit the link via the online form.
Schedule: Deadlines March 15 and September 15, 11:59 pm PST; decisions April 15 and October 15.
Creatives-in-Residence
Creative placemaking collaborations in affordable apartment communities.
Monthly pop-up exhibitions
Free monthly artist exhibitions at Casa Bloom Studios coinciding with First Saturday ArtWalk (2024 series, July-December).
Fees: Free. RSVPs highly recommended.
Schedule: First Saturday of each month, 6:00-10:00 pm.
Boca de Oro Festival
Annual festival with readings, workshops, panels, poetry slams and arts; Lending Libraries of free children's books.
Schedule: Occurs each year in the first week of March.
DTSA First Saturday ArtWalk sponsorship
Free, all-ages arts showcase in Downtown Santa Ana on first Saturdays, sponsored by CE.
Fees: Free
Schedule: First Saturday of each month.
Locations
- Casa Bloom Studios (The Art Space OC venue), 109 W. 3rd St., Santa Ana, CA, 92701 — Venue capacity is limited; RSVPs recommended. 2024 series dates listed.
Questions
What does Community Engagement offer?
Community Engagement offers Artists and Creatives Grant, Creatives-in-Residence, Monthly pop-up exhibitions, Boca de Oro Festival, and DTSA First Saturday ArtWalk sponsorship.
Where is Community Engagement?
Community Engagement is at 109 W. 3rd St., Santa Ana, CA, 92701.
How do I contact Community Engagement?
To reach Community Engagement, visit https://www.communityengagement.org/.
Who is eligible for Artists and Creatives Grant?
Eligibility for Artists and Creatives Grant: Fall grants open to artists living or working in California; spring grants open to artists living or working anywhere in the US. Individual artists/collectives; organizations, students, festivals, residencies not supported.
When is Artists and Creatives Grant available?
Schedule for Artists and Creatives Grant: Deadlines March 15 and September 15, 11:59 pm PST; decisions April 15 and October 15.
How do I apply for Artists and Creatives Grant?
Application for Artists and Creatives Grant: Upload four PDFs (info, budget, CV, portfolio) to a publicly accessible folder and submit the link via the online form.
When is Monthly pop-up exhibitions available?
Schedule for Monthly pop-up exhibitions: First Saturday of each month, 6:00-10:00 pm.
Does Monthly pop-up exhibitions cost anything?
Fees for Monthly pop-up exhibitions: Free. RSVPs highly recommended.
When is Boca de Oro Festival available?
Schedule for Boca de Oro Festival: Occurs each year in the first week of March.
When is DTSA First Saturday ArtWalk sponsorship available?
Schedule for DTSA First Saturday ArtWalk sponsorship: First Saturday of each month.
Does DTSA First Saturday ArtWalk sponsorship cost anything?
Fees for DTSA First Saturday ArtWalk sponsorship: Free.
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