DIA is pleased to announce the awardees of the second round of grants under our Community Grants Program. We received a number of impressive applications and wish we could have awarded more. Here are the four recipients who will receive a total of $4,840:

Dimond Community Arts

Local resident artist Judy Schonebaum will conduct a series of in-person workshops at the Dimond Library throughout 2023 for neighbors interested in learning more about how to craft previously used textiles, plastics and natural materials into art. Please contact Judy for event dates and details. judithschonebaum@gmail.com

Botanical Art of Sausal Creek

Local environmentalist and artist Kristi Holohan will lead a series of all-ages workshops offering participants a chance for artistic exploration and botanical lessons of Sausal Creek at Dimond Park. Please contact Kristi for details: kristi.holohan@gmail.com

Community Walks and Talks

Friends of Sausal Creek will extend its schedule of community educational events around the Sausal Creek watershed, with a focus in the upcoming year of increasing the diversity, equity, and inclusion of the speakers and include more BIPOC and younger presenters. Please contact Anna Schmidt for details. coordinator@sausalcreek.org.

Dimond Gateway Garden

The pocket park at MacArthur and Lincoln was designed and created 20 years ago by local landscape architect Tricia Christopher, with help from the city and community. The landmark serves as a beautiful entrance to the Dimond business district. Unfortunately, major damage was caused recently when a car ran over the irrigation system and landscaping, and a vandal destroyed some of the plantings. Tricia will work with the city and an irrigation professional to reestablish the watering system. She’ll also replace damaged plants and boulders, and refresh the gravel walkways and mulch.