Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
\nLegal Name (if Different): The Museum of Art & History at the McPherson Center
\nAlso Known As: The MAH
\nMailing Address: 705 Front Street
\nCity: Santa Cruz
\nState: CA
\nPostal Code: 95060
\nMain Phone: 831-429-1964
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: www.santacruzmah.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 94-2718861
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501c3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 03\/06\/2026
\nRequested Amount: 10000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Santa Cruz South County Arts Outreach
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
In the FY26\/27 academic year, the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History will provide free bilingual museum field trips, transportation, and lunch to students in South County Santa Cruz. Often students\u2019 first museum visit, access to the MAH encourages curiosity and critical thinking by exposing children to history and art in immersive ways. The MAH’s exhibitions encourage students to ask questions, problem-solve, engage in imaginative thinking, and make connections across various subject matter. It also supports the development of emotional intelligence. The MAH’s exhibitions help children recognize and interpret emotions, develop empathy by seeing different perspectives, and express their own feelings through art. Students often feel a sense of belonging when visiting the MAH: they see themselves represented, feel pride in their heritage, and understand others’ perspectives. Learning about artists spark dreams and ambitions in youth, builds hope and motivation, and help children imagine their future role in the world. In short, the MAH nourishes the whole child – mind, body, and spirit.
\nWe know that children learn best through active engagement. The MAH’s exhibits allow children to experiment, role-play, and strengthen problem-solving skills and confidence. If requested, we also offer trauma-informed programming in the form of guided discussions and reflection spaces to help young visitors process difficult historical topics safely. We support neurodivergent children by offering sensory-friendly tours with reduced noised, dimmed lighting, and trained staff.
\nLastly, free admission to the museum reduces financial stress of underserved communities. Multilingual signage in all exhibitions and culturally-responsive programming helps children feel safe and supported. By offering free lunches with the tours, the MAH helps address food insecurity and access to resources. By serving as a trusted community hub, the MAH ultimately helps reduce isolationism and promote social connections.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 46626<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Nicholson Family Foundation – $5,000 (committed); City of Santa Cruz – $20,000 (pending); County Office of Education – $5,000 (pending); remaining offset by museum admissions<\/p>\n
Project Duration: 12 months
\nGeographical Area Served: Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties
\nAge Group To Be Served: 4-18<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Ginger
\nContact Last Name: Porcella
\nContact Title: Executive Director
\nContact Phone: 831-429-1964 x7018
\nContact Email: ginger@santacruzmah.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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