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Miami-Dade County is the first community in the world to establish an official Heat Season, which runs from May 1 through Oct. 31. This initiative is critical to help us prepare and protect people, particularly the most vulnerable, from...

Oranges with branches on table.Celebrate the arrival of summer and delicious tropical fruit at the Summer Fruit Festival. The festival takes place on Sunday, June 25, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Preston B. Bird/Mary Heinlein Fruit...

Father's Day is Sunday, June 18, so start planning now to make sure that the dad in your life knows how much you care. Here are some ideas for things to do to celebrate together: Hang up the "Gone Fishing"...

We are forwarding this message from the Florida Cultural Alliance, Florida's statewide advocacy organization.   Please take two minutes now to sign this petition to ensure that these arts education policies are strong components of the final bill that Congress will vote on to reauthorize The...

Upcoming Grant deadlines Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs   October 13, 2015 - Tourist Development (TDC) Grants Program - Second Quarter   Visit Grants for Organizations and Grants for Artists for more information.     Education, Outreach and Access - Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs   2016 "All kids included" student...

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS IS HOSTING A GRANTS WORKSHOP WITH THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS   April 26, 2017 at 10:00 AM   Learn about state grant opportunities from the Florida Department of State, get assistance with your grant application,...

Town Meeting: April 19th – Federal, State and County Arts Funding Update   The Cultural Affairs Council is hosting a special town meeting on arts funding at the Federal, State and County levels being held as a “Call to Action”...

The Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs Council has elected Xavier Cortada Chairman of the 15-member volunteer advisory board. Mr. Cortada, a professional artist, will lead efforts by the board, appointed by the Miami-Dade County Commission, to develop cultural excellence, diversity...

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRSUpcoming Grant Deadlines and Workshops Community Grants Program (CG) – Third Quarter FY2018-19This is a quarterly program for non-profit organizations developing small to medium scale community-based cultural programs, projects and events, such as fairs, parades,...

As previously reported, Miami-Dade County submitted a petition to the Appellate Division of the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit on June 17, 2019, appealing the City of Miami Mayor’s veto of the County’s application for a final...