Dear Colleagues,

The total financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nonprofit arts and cultural organizations is now estimated at $43 million with 5,377 arts and cultural jobs affected, based on aggregate data from the monthly COVID-19 Survey of Impact on Miami-Dade County's Cultural Community, conducted by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs.

Here are the combined results of the survey of non-profit arts and cultural organizations substantiating the COVID-19 financial and job losses and the breakdown for the months of March and April.

Dear Colleagues,

This week, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez authorized the limited re-opening of parts of the County’s economy.  I am proud to report that Mayor Gimenez has included a section of strict guidelines for Arts & Culture – only permitting the opening of museums and public gardens, if and when they are ready.

AUDIENCES
WEBINAR: How COVID-19 is Impacting Intentions to Attend Cultural Institutions – And What Will Make Visitors Feel Comfortable Visiting Again
May 14, 2020 2:00 PM 

REMINDER:
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

APRIL SURVEY - COVID-19 Survey of Impact on Miami-Dade County's Cultural Community (CO-SIC)
Please respond by tomorrow, Wednesday, May 6th.

Your response and participation are important. This monthly survey will help substantiate the need for recovery resources for Miami-Dade based nonprofit cultural institutions and arts organizations.

The Paycheck Protection (PPP) has reopened with new funding approved by Congress. Our colleagues at the Beacon Council have made a resource available to “small businesses” to help navigate the federal opportunities for COVID-19 support. “Small businesses” include 501(c)3 organizations with less than 500 employees.

Dear Colleagues,

We need your help and attention to these important action items.

Webinar: How COVID-19 is Impacting Intentions to Attend Cultural Institutions – And What Will Make Visitors Feel Comfortable Visiting Again

May 14, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Please see the notice below from the Americans for the Arts Action Fund regarding the availability of additional federal funds available through the Coronavirus Aid,  Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Nonprofits and self-employed individuals can access $60 billion of these PPP funds reserved for community banks to process loans for smaller groups.

Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs launches Arts Resilient 305 website with online resources and opportunities

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Grants Program

Deadline: TOMORROW, April 22, 2020