How can the arts help build community? How can cultural engagement move social movements forward? How are Miami's artists and creatives leading the way toward more diverse, equitable and sustainable practices? Join the Miami Emerging Arts Leaders for a conversation about the role of the arts and culture in our community with seven outstanding arts innovators. Panelists bios available below. All are welcome as we come together to share lessons learned, insights, and ideas.

FUNDING FOR ORGANIZATIONS

Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

Quarterly Grant Deadlines

Tourist Development Council Grants Program (TDC)

Nikenna Benjamin / Nikenna.Benjamin@miamidade.gov

On March 15, 2023, the City of Miami Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board (PZAB) voted 6 to 3 to uphold an appeal filed regarding the County’s demolition waiver for the Coconut Grove Playhouse. This will delay implementation of the project. It is important to point out the following:

The symbol was developed by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs’ All Kids Included inclusive arts initiative.

With litigation resolved, work is underway on the Coconut Grove Playhouse project. The City of Miami has approved Miami-Dade County’s submission of a demolition waiver, which exclusively addresses the issue of trees on the property. As the next step in the process, the County has submitted a demolition permit which is being reviewed by the City.

Join the Miami Emerging Arts Leaders for a presentation by Los Angeles-based national creative consultant, coach and inspirational speaker, Terence McFarland, as he shares tools he has cultivated and developed over 35 years of working in the creative sectors. Centered around creativity, leadership, and innovation, Terence’s approach is led by curiosity, informed by emergence, and is fueled by rigor.

Dear Colleagues,

Our community’s exceptional artists continue to bring imagination, innovation, and hope to every corner of Miami-Dade County. Our diverse individual artists continue to be the driving force for Miami’s creative voice, through dance, film, folk, literary arts, music, theater, visual arts and the multidisciplinary arts.  

Do you know how to protect your intellectual property? Join the Miami Emerging Arts Leaders and Allyn Ginns Ayers, Esq., Director of LegalARTLink at Locust Projects, a program aimed at providing free legal support to creatives. This session will cover contract basics, legal jargon, and intellectual property rights for artists. Opening remarks by Michael Spring, Director of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs.

Guidelines and deadline schedules for the fiscal year 2023-2024 spring cycle of arts and cultural grants programs available to Miami-Dade County based non-profit cultural groups are now availble. Guidelines containing information regarding eligibility requirements, funding requests and program criteria can be downloaded at www.miamidadearts.org by clicking GRANTS / GRANTS FOR ORGANIZATIONS.

Join the Miami Emerging Arts Leaders for a virtual, interactive Zoom networking session to kick off the new year!

Miami-Dade County is home to more than 40,000 cultural workers. Build community and connect with other passionate arts professionals of all disciplines.  Whether you are new to Miami’s art scene or an established cultural leader, you are invited to introduce yourself and mingle with other arts professionals.  All arts leaders welcome!

Come ready to introduce yourself, share your story and participate in lively group discussions during breakout sessions!