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News to Use - May 24, 2024

By Mia Editor June 8, 2024
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 . FUNDING FOR ORGANIZATIONS Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural

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.

FUNDING FOR ORGANIZATIONS

Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural AffairsQuarterly Grant Programs Deadlines

Community Grants Program (CG)

Geraldine Toussaint | geraldine.toussaint@miamidade.govA quarterly program for nonprofit organizations developing small and large-scale community-based cultural programs (dance, theater, music, visual arts), as well as projects and events, such as fairs, parades, neighborhood festivals and publications that have a strong artistic component.The program funds projects with strong community involvement and/or outreach component. The Community Grants (CG) Program is particularly sensitive to the needs of indigenous cultural neighborhood activities and projects encouraging the preservation of heritage, traditions and culture, as well as social service organizations and cultural groups developing collaborative intervention projects using the arts.First QuarterCourtesy Review Deadline:  June 13, 2024, 11:59 PMApplication Deadline:  June 20, 2024, 11:59 PM

Tourist Development Grants Program (TDC)

Nikenna Benjamin | nikenna.benjamin@miamidade.gov

The Tourist Development Council grants program provides support to nonprofit and for-profit organizations presenting significant cultural or special events, including sports activities and television and film origination projects that promote Miami-Dade County’s appeal as a tourist destination.First QuarterWorkshop:  June 10, 2024 at 1:00 PM - RSVPCourtesy Review Deadline:  July 8, 2024, 11:59 PMApplication Deadline:  July 15, 2024, 11:59 PM

Florida Division of Arts and CultureGrant Program Deadlines

GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORTJune 3, 2024 @ 5 PM EST

SPECIFIC CULTURAL PROJECTSJune 3, 2024 @ 5 PM EST

CULTURAL FACILITIESJune 3, 2024 @ 5 p.m. EST

More information about the Division’s grant programs can be found here:https://dos.fl.gov/cultural/grants/grant-programs/

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 ProgramsDepatman Afé Kiltirél Konte Miami-Dade -  Pwogram SibvansyonEl Departamento de Asuntos Culturales del Condado de Miami-Dade -  Programas de Asistencia Económica

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VIRTUALMonday, July 22 at 2 PM – Workshop Via ZoomREGISTER HEREMonday, September 9 at 2 PM – Workshop Via ZoomREGISTER HEREArts groups, cultural organizations, community nonprofit organizations, individual artists and artist collectives are invited to attend these free workshops about Miami-Dade County's cultural grants programs. Learn how to apply for arts funding and which grants programs may be the right fit for your cultural project.Cultural Affairs staff will provide information about the competitive funding opportunities for nonprofit arts groups and artists as well as other helpful resources available for the cultural community.Art projects that are especially encouraged include those:

  • with a strong community involvement;
  • with an outreach component that promotes inclusion and equitable access to the arts;
  • with a focus on delivering cultural services to underserved populations and/or under-resourced neighborhoods;
  • that have the potential to generate tourism;
  • that are particularly sensitive to the needs of indigenous cultural activities;
  • that are encouraging the preservation of heritage, traditions and culture: and,
  • where social service organizations and cultural groups are developing collaborative intervention projects using the arts.

There will be an interactive Q & A session following the workshop presentation. Questions will be addressed in English, Spanish, or Haitian Creole. ADA/accessible accommodations are available.

FUNDING FOR INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS

Artist Workshops: Public Art Roadmap

Date & Time: Friday, June 21, 2024, 6 PM - 8 PMLocation: Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center, 10950 SW 211th St, Cutler Bay, FL 33189Click Here to RSVP

Join Miami-Dade County Art in Public Places for a series of informative presentations discussing the program's best practices, case studies, and tools to succeed as a visual artist. Workshops will be held in person at specific and convenient times and locations throughout Miami-Dade County to allow the greatest access. This workshop series is presented in conjunction with Miami-Dade County Art in Public Places' 50-year anniversary.

RESOURCES

Submit Event Listings for the 2025 Golden Ticket Arts Guide

Submit event listings for the 2025 Golden Ticket Arts Guide. Participation is easy! To participate, simply submit cultural events here. To submit be part of the print guide, events must take place between November 1, 2024 and September 30, 2025 . In addition, submit high-resolution images to accompany your event submissions via Dropbox or WeTransfer link to katherine.revell@miamidade.gov.  The deadline to submit is June 10, 2024. For program details visit the website.

Be considered by the Governor to serve on The Children's Trust

Leadership. Dedication. A Commitment to help children and families. Applications accepted through Friday, June 7, 2024 at 5 PM. Visit TheChildrensTrust.org.

Jobs with Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

Theater Crew 1 - Guest Services RepresentativeMiami-Dade County Department of Cultural AffairsAfrican Heritage Cultural Arts CenterTheater Crew 2Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural AffairsAfrican Heritage Cultural Arts CenterTheater Crew 3Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural AffairsAfrican Heritage Cultural Arts Center

For more information, culture@miamidade.gov. Thank you.Para más información, culture@miamidade.gov. Gracias.Pou plis enfomasyon, culture@miamidade.gov. Mèsi.The most reliable way to contact us continues to be through email. Search the  staff directory.

It is the policy of Miami-Dade County to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, CART, and/or any accommodation to participate in Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs sponsored programs or meetings, please contact Francine Andersen 305-375-4634 /  culture@miamidade.gov,  five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).

Originally published at https://miamidadearts.org/news/news-use-may-24-2024

News to Use - May 24, 2024

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