How can nonprofit arts organizations fundraise for the future? Join the Miami Emerging Arts Leaders for a virtual conversation with Miami City Ballet’s Executive Director Juan José Escalante as he shares time-tested techniques and innovative strategies that drive donor engagement, increase funding, and sustain long-term support for cultural nonprofit organizations. Gain practical insights and walk away with actionable tools to elevate your fundraising initiatives to new heights.

Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 5:00 pm

Marshall L. Davis, Sr.
African Heritage Cultural Arts Center

6161 NW 22nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33142

The Center has been renamed in honor of its longtime Managing Director, who has led an outstanding team of talented artists and dedicated educators since 1983. His efforts have transformed the lives of countless students by providing quality arts instruction in dance, theater, music and visual arts programs for students of all ages.

Observance of Independence Day

Emerging leaders are changemakers. How can young perspectives breathe new life into cultural institutions? How can arts groups benefit by creating space for emerging leadership within their organizations? Join the Miami Emerging Arts Leaders for a virtual conversation about leading with a vision for the future with Area Stage’s Artistic Director Giancarlo Rodaz. For 30 years the Area Stage Company (ASC) has brought world-class theatrical productions to South Florida.

Hurricane season is June 1 through November 30, 2024. Now more than ever, it is important to review your hurricane preparedness plan to adapt quickly to a weather emergency. Below you will find important resources and information to help you take the necessary steps to be prepared before, during and after a storm.

Are you prepared to take your career to the next level? Do you know how to maximize your networks and land your dream job? Join the Miami Emerging Arts Leaders and national nonprofit leader Ramona Baker, Director, Master of Arts in Arts Administration at Goucher College and Principal, Ramona Baker Consulting, as she shares her insider tips and real-life experience on how to be successful in all phases of the job search.

Observance of Memorial Day

Miami-Dade County offices will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2024, in observance of Memorial Day. For more information on Miami-Dade County Memorial Day schedule and weekend activities click here.

The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs has released guidelines and deadline schedules for the fiscal year 2024-2025 fall cycle of arts and cultural grants programs available to Miami-Dade County based nonprofit cultural groups. Guidelines containing information regarding eligibility requirements, funding requests and program criteria can be downloaded at www.miamidadearts.org by clicking GRANTS / GRANTS FOR ORGANIZATIONS. Grant guidelines can also be requested by calling the Department of Cultural Affairs at (305) 375-4634 or via email at culture@miamidade.gov.

Tour: Art and Healthcare

Date & Time: Friday, May 17, 2024, 10AM - 2PM 

Location: Jackson Memorial Campuses

Click Here to RSVP

On April 12, 2024, the Appellate Division of the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit denied the opposing counsel’s motion for a rehearing, leaving in place its ruling in favor of Miami-Dade County, granting the County’s appeal regarding the Coconut Grove Playhouse. To recap, Miami-Dade County filed a brief to overturn the City of Miami Planning and Zoning Appeals Board’s unsupported and erroneous decision to grant an appeal stopping the County’s approval of a waiver.