Dear Cultural Community,
As we move into the month of March, I wanted to share a few important updates. In celebration of 305 Day, the Department of Cultural Affairs launched our LinkedIn page. In response to community feedback, we are continuing to strengthen and amplify the way we connect with you and share timely information.
Making sound decisions is at the heart of effective leadership, especially in a climate of dynamic change.
Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:00 am
With the support of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Arts and Business Council of Miami.
This event brings together business, government, civic and cultural leaders for a status report on the cultural landscape of Miami-Dade County. This is the 17th Annual State of the Arts Address.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Join the Miami Emerging Arts Leaders and field experts for a discussion exploring the arts and health landscape. As the health and wellness industry expands, so does the interest in arts centered healing. Learn how organizations are creating innovative models, research-informed practices, and cross-sector partnerships that bridge the arts and healthcare.
Featured Speakers:
Roxana Barba / rbarba@miamidade.gov
Funded by Miami-Dade County and in partnership with FUNDarte, the Artist Access Grant Program is designed to assist practicing, professional artists in any medium or discipline residing in Miami-Dade County pursue opportunities that will advance their practice and careers in demonstrable ways.
Today, our community unites to uplift the causes that matter most. Give Miami Day, organized by The Miami Foundation, is the largest community-wide giving event of its kind in the nation—and it’s happening now!
This is your opportunity to support the nonprofits that make Miami-Dade vibrant, resilient, and inclusive. With over 1,400 organizations to choose from—arts and culture, mental health, housing, the environment, senior care, youth development, and more — there’s a cause for everyone.
