Dear Colleagues,

“We’ll be OK.” I know that sometimes we just want someone to tell us that. All of us at the Department of Cultural Affairs are here to let you know that we will work together with you tirelessly to get back to “better than OK.”

This update highlights some of the most meaningful opportunities and valuable resources that we have found so far to help us with this work. Staff has complied the list below of actionable items for nonprofit arts institutions, cultural workers and artists.   

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is offering a free online briefing on opportunities for 501(c)(3) nonprofits to access emergency coronavirus federal funding. 

Monday, March 30th, 12:30 – 1:00 pm.
You can register here: https://www.cvent.com/c/express/8bb3940a-bf7f-4a20-9557-d5a4ff2badf3/my-registration?i=792aaacc-449b-4bd1-ba1e-f2bd88914770

Dear Colleagues,

In order to assess the financial impact that Coronavirus (COVID-19) is having on our cultural community, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs is launching a two-part tool kit: the COVID-19 Financial Impact Tracker (CO-FIT) and the COVID-19 Survey of Impact on Miami-Dade County's Cultural Community (CO-SIC).

Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

Grant Programs Update - Deadlines Extended

In an effort to assist our cultural community through this public health crisis, the Department of Cultural Affairs is extending the courtesy and technical review deadlines by one week for the following grant programs:

General Operating Support Programs:

Cultural Advancement Grant Program

Dear Colleagues,

We want you to know that the team at the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs is here and available to help you. As uncertainty and anxiety mount regarding COVID-19, we want you to be certain and reassured that we are working on strategies and solutions to help address the health of our cultural life.

Dear Colleagues,

Miami-Dade County, including our downtown office, is encouraging employees to work from home. Many of our team are shifting to this virtual workplace and we remain open for business and available to help. If you have questions or need our assistance, the best way to contact us is through email. You can find a staff directory at https://www.miamidadearts.org/about/staff-councils.

In order to ensure public health in response to the health threat of Coronavirus (COVID-19), effective immediately, Friday, March 13, the following County facilities will be closed:
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County

Miami-Dade County Auditorium

South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center

Miami-Dade County is considering a more comprehensive list of arts, cultural and community venues and indoor gathering places that may be required to close.

Dear Colleagues,

Mayor Carlos Gimenez has declared a state of emergency for Miami-Dade County regarding the health threat of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Guidance Regarding Arts and Cultural Activities

As of this advisory, arts and cultural organizations should make decisions regarding activities and events based on their best assessment of their impact on public health. Mayor Gimenez will make future policy decisions regarding indoor events planned for more than 250 people based on federal and state health officials’ guidance.

Dear Colleagues,

The Appellate Division of the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit has set a new date to  hear oral arguments for Miami-Dade County’s petition appealing the City of Miami Mayor’s veto of the County’s application for a final Certificate of Appropriateness for the Coconut Grove Playhouse project:

June 16, 2020

1:30 p.m.

You can see the latest submissions here:

City of Miami’s Response to Petition