Now more than ever, it is important to review your hurricane preparedness plan to adapt quickly to a weather emergency. From useful emergency cultural resources to the updated protocols for shelter activation during the COVID-19 pandemic, the following resources will help you prepare for the impact of a storm.   Cultural Resources There are a […] T

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Support Surfside Our thoughts are with the victims, survivors, families and first responders of the Surfside building collapse. Miami-Dade County has a web page that provides the public with ways to help those impacted by this tragedy. If you are able to assist, please go to Surfside Family Assistance where you will find information and […] The pos

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Dear Colleagues,   We are continuing to live in a time of opportunity and anxiety.  We remain confident and hopeful that we are emerging into better times, and we know that artists and arts organizations are helping to lead the way. This is our collective calling. National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) – American Rescue […] The post Funding Opportun

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The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs is pleased to announce the deadline schedule of programs available to Miami-Dade based individual artists. Guidelines containing information regarding eligibility requirements, funding requests and program criteria can be downloaded at  www.miamidadearts.org  by clicking GRANTS / GRANTS FOR ARTIS

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The 11th Judicial Circuit Court has granted Miami-Dade County’s appeal regarding the Coconut Grove Playhouse. To recap, Miami-Dade County filed a brief to overturn the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board’s unsupported and erroneous decision to grant an appeal stopping the County’s approval of a demolition waiver. The Court’s opinion is linked here. V

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More and more, the health industry is integrating the arts, including performing and visual arts and design, into a wide variety of healthcare and community settings for therapeutic, educational, and expressive purposes. Join the Miami Emerging Arts Leaders and field experts for a panel discussion exploring the arts and health landscape and how org

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On April 22, 2021, the City of Miami filed a motion for rehearing the case that the Appellate Division of the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit ruled in favor of Miami-Dade County. The Court had overturned the City of Miami Mayor’s veto of the County’s final historic preservation Certificate of Appropriateness for the […] The post The

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Up Your Speaking Game to Attract New Opportunities and Build Relationships Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 9:30 – 11:00 AM Virtual Event via Zoom Join the Miami Emerging Arts Leaders and renowned executive coach Anne Freedman, CEO of Speakout, Inc., for a free workshop on polishing your communication skills. With more than two decades of […] The post Mia

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Dear Colleagues, As the rules change or evaporate, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs is continuing to receive COVID-19 inquiries, especially regarding indoor performance and meeting venues. As a result of Executive Order 21-101 issued on May 3, 2021 by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, local governments, including Miami-Dade County,

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Learn How to Apply for Cultural Grants Are you looking for funding for your cultural project? Join us for an informational session on how to access Miami-Dade County grants for cultural activities.  Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs –  Grants Programs Depatman Afé Kiltirél Konte Miami-Dade –  Pwogram Sibvansyon El Departamento de Asu

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