Santa Ana Community Artist/a Coalition

07/09/2026

14/08/2026

Santa Ana Community Artista Coalition Presents

Chicano Gothic mural Update

YOUR INVITED TO THE NEXT MEMORIAL PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING

The Santa Ana Community Artista Coalition is excited to share an update on the restoration & preservation of Emigdio Vasquez’s iconic Chicano Gothic mural at Memorial Park. As the City’s park renovations have progressed, the mural has been carefully monitored & protected. Now, we’re ready for the next exciting chapter: Preservation! Join us as we share what’s ahead for this important piece of Santa Ana’s Chicano art and cultural history.

August 24th 2026 6:30p

Washington Elementary School
910 W. Anahurst Pl. Santa Ana, CA 92707

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La Santa Ana Community Artista Coalition Presenta

Actualización del mural “Chicano Gothic”

TE INVITAMOS A LA PRÓXIMA REUNIÓN DE LA ASOCIACIÓN VECINAL DE MEMORIAL PARK

La coalición Santa Ana Community Artista Coalition presenta una actualización sobre la restauración y preservación del icónico miural Chicano Gothic del estimado artista Emigdio Vasquez en Memorial Park. Conforme han avanzado las remodelaciones del parque por parte de la Ciudad, el mural se ha supervisado y protegido cuidadosamente. Ahora, estamos listos para el siguiente capítulo: ¡Preservación! Acompáñanos para conocer lo que viene para esta obra de arte Chicano.

24 de Agosto de 2026 6:30 p. m.

Escuela Primaria
WASHINGTON
910 W. Anahurst Pl. Santa Ana, CA 92707

17/07/2026

The Santa Ana Community Artist Coalition proudly congratulates our Co-Founder and Director, Alicia Rojas, on being named a 2026–2027 California Arts Council Legacy Artist Fellow. This recognition honors her decades of work using art to amplify community voices and advance cultural equity. We are beyond proud to see Santa Ana represented at the highest level. Congratulations!

Learn more about this year’s fellows:
https://artsoc.org/26-27-cac-iaf-copy/

05/06/2026

Thank you Frankie Fierro for this beautiful video of our recent restoration of the Virgencita Mural at Friendship Park!

27/05/2026

Viva Santa Ana Mural Restoration 2026!

27/05/2026

La Virgencita Mural Restoration 2026
Friendship Park

27/05/2026

Rachel brought incredible talent, care, and dedication to the restoration of the Viva Santa Ana Mural. She took on the restoration of the labor worker portraits from the historic Flores Family orange pickers of Barrio Logan, approaching the work with deep respect for the history, symbolism, and lived experiences represented within the mural.

Rachel truly took the restoration to heart, making sure each portrait was restored authentically, with love, pride, and attention to detail. Her portrait work was absolutely beautiful and helped bring renewed life and dignity to these important community figures. We were so lucky to have Rachel on our team and are deeply grateful for the artistry and heart she brought to this project. 🍊🎨✨

27/05/2026

Linda brought so much heart, culture, and artistic vision to the restoration of the La Virgencita Mural. Coming from the Delhi neighborhood — a community that also deeply celebrates and honors La Virgencita — she immediately connected to the importance of the mural and took charge of restoring the Virgencita portrait herself.

Linda did an incredible job bringing the image back to life, carefully restoring details, colors, and expression while adding her own thoughtful Santanera touches, including the iconic hoop earrings as a symbol of pride, identity, and culture. Her love for her community and Chicano culture was evident throughout the entire process, reflected not only in her artistry but also in her professionalism, dedication, and care for the mural’s meaning.

We are so grateful to have had Linda on our team and proud of the beautiful work she contributed to preserving this important community mural. ✨🕊️🎨

27/05/2026

Priscilla played an important role in the restoration of the Viva Santa Ana Mural by taking on the restoration of the Chinese American railroad worker portraits — a powerful and important part of the mural’s history and storytelling. She approached the work with deep care and intention, focusing on bringing the portraits back to life while honoring the history, labor, and legacy represented in the images.

Extremely talented and self-guided, Priscilla worked with confidence, professionalism, and dedication throughout the restoration process. Her artistic skill and commitment to the project were evident in every detail she restored. We absolutely loved having her on our team and are so grateful for the care, talent, and respect she brought to this important community mural. 🚂🎨✨

27/05/2026

Jeslyn did an incredible job helping restore the La Virgencita Mural, especially through her beautiful in-painting work on the new monarch butterfly additions. Her shading, attention to detail, and careful hand brought so much depth and life to the mural. She also helped restore flowers and added many important details that helped tie the composition together beautifully.

Jeslyn may have been a quiet worker, but her focus, dedication, and talent spoke loudly through her art. She approached the restoration process with care and commitment, always giving thoughtful attention to every section she worked on. We absolutely loved having Jeslyn on our team and are so grateful for the talent and dedication she brought to this important community mural. 🦋🌸🎨