GableStage is embarking upon a major expansion of its programming and is beginning the work to transition into a major regional theater company. This will include the planning for a new facility to accommodate this growth and oversight of the design and construction of this theater complex and will also include the beginning of a partnership with the Royal Shakespeare Company and The Public Theatre.  The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the exciting work ahead.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Executive Director will have the following primary responsibilities:

Vision and Strategic Planning

• Lead, communicate and inspire a compelling and integrated vision to the GableStage’s staff, board, and the Miami-Dade community.

• Work in tandem with the Artistic Director on launching a strategic planning process and be responsible for ongoing management to ensure the organization’s current and future sustainability.

• Support the Board’s close involvement in the strategic planning, focusing their attention on business strategy and fundraising

• Keep abreast of trends and activities in the local, regional and national arts communities and maintain a thorough knowledge of available regional and community arts resources.

Management

• Demonstrate expert knowledge in best arts management practices, planning and procedures, and experience with maintaining and developing productive relationships with public and private sector funders.

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the organization, ranging from supervision of operational staff, human resources tasks and business functions to management of fundraising, finances and marketing.

• Be responsible for recruitment, employment, and release of all operational personnel, both paid staff and volunteers and maintain human resources duties of the organization.

• Manage the planning and transition of the organization into a regional theater company in tandem with helping to oversee the work of developing a new physical home for this planned growth.

Financial Leadership

• Develop and oversee a long-term strategic revenue plan to ensure the soundness of the organization’s financial structure as well as accumulating an annual surplus and to steer the organization through a successful transition into a significant regional theatre.

• Work closely with the Board to build upon its effectiveness in fundraising capacity and to coordinate the Board’s involvement in increasing existing and developing new sources of funding with individual donors, sponsors, corporations, government and other partners that support the growth organization’s revenue base.

• Pursue grants and write proposals and solicitations and fulfilling the requirements of the resulting gifts.

• Lead the development of strategies for increasing earned revenue, including ticket sales and performance subscriptions, and other opportunities that may evolve in the development of a new facility.

Communication

• Communicate and interact effectively with leaders from government, news media and civic and community groups, including artists, vendors and citizens.

• Present information and participate in public forums when needed.

Community Partnerships

• Serve as chief external relations officer of GableStage by building regional and community awareness to strengthen partnerships and collaborations with commercial, civic and cultural organizations.

• Provide appropriate leadership and build effective partnerships to GableStage’s collaborations with cultural organizations and venues, including raising its stature and profile.

• Maintain enriching and productive relationships with key partners and the surrounding arts community and make efforts to understand changing trends and demographics within the region.

• Lead and help establish this as a key position and a respected member of the Miami-Dade cultural and arts community.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess the following professional and personal qualifications:

• A strong commitment to advancing GableStage’s vision, mission, core values and goals.

• A minimum of five to seven years of mid- to senior-level experience in leading successful arts and cultural institutions, including experience with fundraising, nonprofit management, strategic planning, performance management, board relations, marketing and communications.

• Demonstrated ability to bring strategic thinking, leadership and results in fundraising.

• Excellent budgetary and financial forecasting and analytical and management skills, including an ability to manage and interpret contracts and legal documents and negotiations with unions.

• Possess experience in marketing, advertising and public relations activities, including driving growth in ticket sales, audience participation and associated revenues.

• Knowledge of Miami-Dade’s philanthropic community and an appreciation of Miami-Dade’s diverse community is highly desirable.

• Ability to interact effectively with citizens, donors, patrons, civic and public officials, artists, and staff members.

• Strong interpersonal, listening and motivational skills with an ability to generate enthusiasm among all major community and regional stakeholders.

• Proven success in leading, managing, motivating and inspiring high performing teams with an open, approachable leadership style.

• Excellent communication skills with an ability to inspire, including strong written, verbal and presentation skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to travel as necessary and support GableStage’s programs and activities.

• Computer literacy is a MUST.

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, and Master’s degree in arts management would be advantageous.

• Experience with the performing arts is essential, and preferably in theatre.

COMPENSATION

GableStage offers a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. GableStage is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Application Process: GableStage does not provide travel and accommodations or relocation allowance for our of town applicants. 

To Apply: No phone calls, please.  Please send cover letter and resume to:  jadler@gablestage.org

Deadline: Position open until filled.

Over 65 professional artists working in a wide array of media participate in the Artist Studio Program, a jury-selected artist residency program focused on artists that exhibit high degrees of conceptual innovation and technical proficiency. These long-term residencies last up to 8 years. A low rent structure maintains a below-market base level with additional fees apportioned to help cover the cost of maintaining common area spaces. Over 20 annual exhibitions take place in the BAC's two galleries the 2,600 sq. ft. Audrey Love Gallery and the 600 sq. ft. Swenson Gallery. Exhibitions feature cutting-edge contemporary art in a variety of media.

Executive Director Position Overview: The Executive Director serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the BAC and provides day-to-day management of organizational operations, including the facilities, finances, programs, staff and artists participating in the artist in residence program, as well as community outreach. The Executive Director partners with the Board of Directors to implement the vision of the BAC and all policies established by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director ensures that the Board of Directors, particularly the Executive Committee is fully informed on the operations and fiscal health of the organization and that they are kept abreast of all important internal and external factors. Most significantly, the Executive Director maintains an effective, collaborative relationship with all BAC artists and actively fosters an environment conducive to both artistic excellence and visitor engagement.

Contact: Interested candidates should send their current resume and a short cover letter to: EDBakehouse@gmail.com.

Bak MSOA Dance Department has about 190 dance majors in grades 6-8. Each student takes one dance class per day in ballet and modern in 6th grade, adding jazz and pointe for girls in 7th and 8th grades. In addition, we offer a multi-cultural class, a tap elective, and an audition only Dance Repertory rehearsal class for 7th and 8th grade dance majors. Students all perform at least once per year. Our curriculum includes technique, vocabulary, dance history, anatomy, nutrition, and composition. Bak Middle School of the Arts Dance program is proud to nurture the talents of our students, to offer tools to develop creativity, discipline and perseverance, and to promote excellence in art and academics.

Interested dance teachers should send a resume immediately to martha.satinoff@palmbeachschools.org.

The SAS-C funded camps that offer inclusion programs for children and youth with disabilities are highlighted in yellow, indicating if the program is specifically designed for children and youth with disabilities, or if the program offers an inclusion setting.  All organizations that receive funding through the Summer Arts & Science Camps for Kids grant program are required to attend a workshop on including children with disabilities in their programs.

Please check out complete list of programs to see what exciting opportunities are available. Please also visit The Children’s Trust to view their summer program guide.

In addition, Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces offers a number of summer camp options:

Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces (programs offer inclusion for children/youth with disabilities)
Miami-Dade County Parks' Fun & Affordable 'Fit2play, Green-It-Up' Summer Camps Encourage Kids to Stay Active & Fit All Summer Long.  For more information:  visit http://www.miamidade.gov/parks/kids-summer_camp.asp

Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces - Disability Services (programs are designed for children/youth with disabilities)
305-755-7848
Binhack@miamidade.gov
http://www.miamidade.gov/parks/fun-leisure-access-programs.asp

• Camp Matecumbe
  Belinda Phillips
  13841 SW 120 Street
  305-752-4966
• Coral Estates Park
  Celia Leyva
  1405 SW 97 Avenue
  305-226-1622
• Goulds Park
  Jody Cox
  21805 SW 114 Avenue
  305-234-1673
• Greynolds Camp
  Kimberly Fowler
  18601 NE 22 Avenue
  305-945-3425 or 305-692-3079
• Tamiami Park
  Arlene Bouza-Jou
  11201 SW 24 Street
  305-222-2128
• Westwind Lakes Park
  Diana Bonet
  6805 SW 152 Avenue
  305-380-9106

The organizations listed below are not funded by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs but do offer summer programs for children and youth with disabilities:

FIU Center for Children and Families
STP – ASD Camp
(305) 348-0477
psycacad@fiu.edu
http://casgroup.fiu.edu/CCF/pages.php?id=1444

Kia Kidz
Martial Arts
http://www.kiakidz.com/

Join the Division for this series of webinars organized to help arts and cultural organizations design, create and implement successful accessible programming, events and environments for their patrons. Each session will include DCA staff and guests who can provide information and experience on the importance of accessibility in the arts. There will be time for a question and answer session.

The topics of the webinar series and the registration links can be found below:

February 27th, 12:00pm
Planning a Successful Autism Centered Event*
Register Online for February 27 Successfully Accessible webinar

* Francine Andersen, Chief of Arts Education, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and Judy Litt, Director of Education & Community Engagement, Miami Theater Center will be presenting the new Sensory-Friendly access symbol and Going to the Show guide for new audiences as part of the February 27th webinar.

March 27th, 12:00pm
How to Plan a Successful Visit for the Hearing Impaired
Register Online for March 27 Successfully Accessible webinar

April 24th 12:00pm
How to Plan a Successful Visit for the Sight Impaired
Register Online for April 24 Successfully Accessible webinar

May 22nd 12:00pm
Planning a Successful Visit for Wheelchair Users and Mobility Issues
Register Online for May 22 Successfully Accessible webinar

June 26th 12:00pm
Training Your Staff: Dos and Don'ts
Register Online for June 26 Successfully Accessible webinar

Click here for complete listing and description of workshops (2MB). Click here to regsiter for a workshop.

Miami-Dade County’s nonprofit arts and cultural organizations represent a significant business industry in Miami-Dade County--one that generates almost $1.1 billion in local economic activity, an almost 17% increase over the last study released five years ago. This spending–$673.95 million by nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and an additional $402.2 million in event-related spending by their audiences—supports 29,792 full-time equivalent jobs. Attendance at cultural events also shows an increasing trend, demonstrating that Miami-Dade’s audiences are growing, representing over 13.5 million cultural attendees annually as compared to 12.7 million 5 years ago when the last study was conducted. These results put Miami-Dade County among the top tier of comparable metropolitan areas and demonstrate how the arts are effective catalysts for strengthening the economy and making Miami-Dade County more competitive nationally for business, tourism and the arts.

“This landmark study confirms what we all know to be true: the arts and cultural industry in Miami-Dade County is a major force in making this a world-class metropolis for business and a great place to raise our families,” states Adolfo Henriques, Chairman of the Miami-Dade Cultural Affairs Council. “Our outstanding cultural community is putting us on the map as one of the newest and most culturally vibrant places in the world and as the ‘go-to’ destination for economic and cultural innovation and diversity.” 

The rapid rise of Miami-Dade County’s arts and cultural industry is a national success story.  Today, there are more entertainment and educational opportunities for families and children than ever. Our vibrant cultural life is a direct contributor to our resurgence as a center for international tourism and commerce. Culture helps us understand and celebrate the community’s remarkable diversity and history. Investments in our arts and culture industry continue to enhance the quality of life for Miami-Dade County’s residents and visitors, strengthen the local economy and play a strategic role in developing, attracting and retaining creative people, and nurturing creative industries. The full text of the local Miami-Dade County study is available at www.miamidadearts.org.

Nationally, the Arts & Economic Prosperity IV study reveals that the nonprofit arts industry produced $135.2 billion in economic activity during 2010. This spending—$61.1 billion by nonprofit arts and culture organizations plus an additional $74.1 billion by their audiences—supported 4.1 million full-time equivalent jobs and generated $22.3 billion in federal, state and local tax revenues.

“This study shines a much-needed light on the vital role the arts play in stimulating and sustaining economic development,” says Robert L. Lynch, president and CEO of Americans for the Arts. “Contrary to popular belief, the arts are a bustling industry that supports a plethora of diverse jobs, generates significant revenues for local businesses and to federal, state and local governments and provides quality of life that positions communities to compete in our 21st century creative economy.” 

The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council develop cultural excellence, diversity and participation throughout Miami-Dade County by strategically creating and promoting opportunities for artists and cultural organizations, and our residents and visitors who are their audiences.  The Department directs the Art in Public Places program and serves its board, the Art in Public Places Trust, commissioning, curating, maintaining and promoting the County’s art collection. The Department also manages, programs and operates the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, a campus of state-of-the-art cultural facilities in Cutler Bay, as well as Miami-Dade County Auditorium, the Joseph Caleb Auditorium and African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, all  dedicated to presenting and supporting excellence in the arts for the entire community. Through staff, board and programmatic resources, the Department, the Council and the Trust promote, coordinate and support Miami-Dade County’s more than 1,000 not-for-profit cultural organizations as well as thousands of resident artists through grants, technical assistance, public information and interactive community planning.  The Department receives funding through the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, the Children’s Trust, the National Endowment for the Arts and the State of Florida through the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council, and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.  Other support and services are provided by TicketWeb for the Culture Shock Miami program, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, the South Florida Cultural Consortium and the Tourist Development Council.

The Arts & Economic Prosperity IV study was conducted by Americans for the Arts and supported by The Ruth Lilly Fund of Americans for the Arts. Americans for the Arts’ local, regional, and statewide project partners contributed both time and financial support to the study. The full text of the national statistical report is available at www.AmericansForTheArts.org/EconomicImpact.