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 and participation in the arts by strategically creating and promoting opportunities for artists and cultural organizations throughout Miami-Dade County.

On October 2, 2018, the Board of County Commissioners approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County and the Miami Parking Authority (MPA). This is an important next step in realizing the plan for the Coconut Grove Playhouse project.

GableStage sent the update below to its suscribers to provide clarity on the project.

The architectural and engineering work on the Coconut Grove Playhouse is in its final stage. Bidding and construction are next. The County, FIU and GableStage are working to create a great home at the Playhouse for regional theater.
It is important to clarify the “drama” inspired by recent events and media coverage of the Playhouse.

On August 9th, the State of Florida Historical Commission voted to submit an application to the US Department of Interior to nominate the Coconut Grove Playhouse to the National Register of Historic Places. Once the nomination report is finalized by the State Division of Historical Resources, we will post it here. Upon submittal of the nomination by the State, the federal government has 90 days to either approve or deny the application.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Upcoming Grant Deadlines and Workshops

Community Grants Program (CG) – Second Quarter FY2018-19
This is a quarterly program for non-profit organizations developing small to medium scale community-based cultural programs, projects and events, such as fairs, parades, neighborhood festivals, conferences and publications.

The Frequently Asked Questions have been updated to:

1. Provide access to all documents related to the County’s appeal to the action taken by the City Commission to overturn their own Historic and Environmental Preservation Board’s vote in support of the master plan for the property; and
2. Include the audit of the Lease for the Coconut Grove Playhouse property conducted by the Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of the Inspector General, and the County and FIU’s response.  

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Upcoming Grant Deadlines and Workshops

Community Grants Program (CG) – Second Quarter FY2018-19
This is a quarterly program for non-profit organizations developing small to medium scale community-based cultural programs, projects and events, such as fairs, parades, neighborhood festivals, conferences and publications.

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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS

Dear Cultural Colleagues,

Join us for the upcoming 2018-19 Golden Ticket Senior Arts Guide! The Guide is one of the Department’s signature outreach programs and every year it is highly anticipated and generates an enormous response from senior citizens throughout the community.

ARE YOU PREPARED FOR A HURRICANE OR NATURAL DISASTER?

With hurricane season underway, it’s important to review your hurricane preparedness plan. 

There are a variety of tools and resources individual artists and non-profit arts organizations can refer to when preparing for an emergency. The Arts & Business Council of Miami and the Craft Emergency Council, have prepared useful guides and compiled important links we can share to help you in the process.