Miami-Dade County Budget Town Hall Meetings this August
Miami-Dade County residents are invited to attend and participate in this year's Budget Town Hall meetings and help shape the future of the community.
As the County prepares its budget for the coming year, community feedback is an important part of the process. These meetings provide an opportunity for residents to share the issues and priorities that matter most to their families and neighborhoods, helping inform thoughtful and responsible budget decisions.
Budget Town Halls will be held throughout August at locations across Miami-Dade County. All meetings are scheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 19 – North Dade Regional Library
Monday, Aug. 31 – Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center
Registration is highly encouraged but not required. Interpretation services will be available in both Spanish and Creole.
FUNDING FOR CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs FY 26/27 Quarterly Grants Programs
Community Grants Program (CG)
Karen Diazgranados | (305) 375-2596 | Karen.Diazgranados@miamidade.gov
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.
Second Quarter
Courtesy Review Deadline: August 27, 2026, 11:59 PM
Application Deadline: September 3, 2026, 11:59 PM
Tourist Development Grants Program (TDC)
Nikenna Smart | (305) 375-5092 | Nikenna.Smart@miamidade.gov
A quarterly program which provides support to significant cultural and/or special events, including sports activities and television/film origination projects that promote Miami-Dade County's appeal as a tourist destination. Activities must be able to stimulate tourism and have significant media impact for Miami-Dade County.
Second Quarter
Workshop: September 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM - RSVP
Courtesy Review Deadline: October 5, 2026, 11:59 PM
Application Deadline: October 13, 2026, 11:59 PM
FUNDING FOR INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS
FY 2026-2027 Artist Access (ART) Grants Program - Now Accepting Applications
Applications are now open for the first cycle of the FY 2026-2027 Artist Access (ART) Grants Program. Funded by Miami-Dade County in partnership with FUNDarte, the program provides grants of up to $2,000 to help practicing professional artists in Miami-Dade County pursue career-advancing professional development and skill-building opportunities.
Eligible opportunities include specialized workshops, artist residencies, master classes, conferences, teaching artist training, arts leadership training and other non-credit artistic learning opportunities offered in person or virtually.
Grant Maximum Request: $2,000
Application Deadline: Monday, September 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Funding Period: October 1, 2026 – January 30, 2027
Artists are strongly encouraged to attend the Pre-Submission Workshop on Thursday, August 20 at 4:00 PM to learn more about eligibility, the application process and program requirements.
Learn more about the Artist Access (ART) Grants Program here.
Call to Artists & Online Workshop: Miami International Airport Capital Improvement Program
Deadline: Monday, September 21, 2026, 11:59 PM
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs through its Art in Public Places Program and Miami-Dade Aviation Department request qualifications for artists to be considered to make full proposals for various locations at Miami International Airport as part of its major Capital Improvement Program (CIP). It is envisioned that a pool of 30-40 artists will be shortlisted to compete for specific public art opportunities over a period of at least two years.
The selected artists will develop proposals for unique artworks that will contribute to the identity of these areas and engage employees, visitors and passers-by in unexpected and delightful ways. Each shortlisted artist will receive a proposal stipend (plus a travel allowance, as needed) to participate in a proposal development phase in collaboration with and with the support of APP, MDAD and the project's selected architectural and engineering consulting team.
Request for Qualifications Deadline: Monday, September 21, 2026, 11:59 PM
Eligibility: Local, national, and international professional visual artists *See full details
Budget: Multiple commissions are envisioned in the range of $100,000 - $500,000+
Click here to view the full project details.
South Florida Cultural Consortium Grant to Visual & Media Artists - Now Accepting Applications
Artists interested in applying for the South Florida Cultural Consortium's Visual and Media Artists Grant Program are encouraged to attend one of several upcoming online workshops. The program awards grants of $7,500 and $15,000 to visual and media artists residing in Broward, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties.
The workshops will provide an overview of the application process, explain how applications are reviewed, and offer tips for strengthening submissions. Attendance to at least one workshop is required to apply.
Upcoming Summer Workshops:
Saturday, August 22 at 12:00 pm - RSVP
Application Deadline: Monday, September 14, 2026, 11:59 pm
Artists may apply by submitting an online application through the Department's grants program portal here.
For additional information or questions, please contact:
Amanda Sanfilippo, Amanda.Sanfilippo@miamidade.gov.
Call to Artists: UF-675 Disability Resource Center
The UF Disability Resource Center is seeking artists to create a welcoming, accessible and engaging site-specific artwork. Preference may be given to disabled artists and artists with lived experience of disability. Proposed works are encouraged to offer multisensory and interactive experiences through elements such as color, texture, touch, sound or braille, and may explore themes of disability culture, justice, accessibility and disability rights history.
Art Budget: $76,250 for site-specific art
Location: Gainesville, FL
Application Deadlines:
- Stage 1: August 28th, 2026 11:59 pm EST
- Stage 2: October 2, 2026 11:59 pm EST
Criteria to Apply: Artist has met at least two (2) of the following:
- The artist’s works are included in private, public, corporate or museum, collections;
- The artist has received awards, grants or fellowships;
- The artist has completed other public commissions on a similar scale;
- The artist has participated in exhibitions at major museums or galleries.
For more details, additional eligibility requirements, and to submit an application, visit www.monochronicle.com.
Opportunity for Venue Operators City of Miami Gardens Performing Arts Center
The City of Miami Gardens has released a new bid opportunity through DemandStar for the Programming, Management, and Operations of the Miami Gardens Performing Arts Center (MGPAC). This state-of-the-art facility is being developed as a premier regional destination for arts, entertainment, education, culinary experiences, and community engagement. The City is seeking qualified and innovative partners to help activate the venue through diverse programming, cultural enrichment, educational initiatives, and operational strategies that support community and economic growth.
Bid Deadline: August 25, 2026 at 2:00 pm
RESOURCES
Young Artists Invited to Celebrate Friendship Through the Arts
The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs is now accepting submissions for the 2027 All Kids Included (AKI) District-wide Student Visual Art Showcase. Students in grades Pre-K through 12 across Miami-Dade County are invited to create original artwork inspired by this year’s theme, Celebrating the Power of Friendship Through the Arts.
Inspired by The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig and illustrated by Patrice Barton, this year’s showcase encourages young artists to explore kindness, inclusion and the friendships that help every child feel seen and valued.
Selected students will be recognized during the All Kids Included Family Arts Festival on Saturday, May 1, 2027, at the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center in Cutler Bay.
Submission Deadline: Monday, February 1, 2027
Entries are welcome from public, charter, private and homeschooled students countywide.
Learn more, view contest guidelines and submit artwork here.
Arts Opportunities
Jobs with Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
Cultural Affairs Construction Projects Manager
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
Full-Time, Downtown
Closing date: 8/26/2026
Cultural Affairs Guest Services Aid (Driver)
Marshall L. Davis, Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center
Part-Time, Northwest
Closing date: 8/25/2026
GMCVB Attractions, Museums & Experiences Co-Op Advertising Program
The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau is offering eligible Attractions, Museums & Experiences partners the opportunity to amplify their marketing efforts through a dollar-for-dollar matching co-op advertising program. With partner investments of $1,000, $2,500, or $4,000, participants can double their media budgets and receive professionally managed digital advertising campaigns designed to increase awareness, attendance, and engagement.
Campaigns include customized media strategy, campaign setup, ongoing optimization, and performance reporting. Depending on participation level and campaign objectives, media may include Paid Social, Programmatic Display, Geofencing Display, and Paid Search. The program is designed to be simple and turnkey, making it ideal for organizations of all sizes, including those with limited internal marketing resources.
Limited co-op funds remain available for the current fiscal year. Eligible GMCVB Attractions, Museums & Experiences partners are encouraged to apply while funding remains available.
For additional information or to discuss campaign opportunities, please contact Eric Eimstad at Eric@MediaCounselors.com or Allyson Echenique at Allyson@MediaCounselors.com.
DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Miami Emerging Arts Leaders - Planning for Succession Recap
Experience the highlights from Miami Emerging Arts Leaders: Planning for Succession – From Strategy to Structure to Transition! Watch a brief recap of this engaging discussion exploring how arts organizations can build strong foundations, plan for leadership transitions and create lasting impact for future generations.
Moderated by Ashlee K. Thomas, Director of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the discussion featured Rosie Gordon-Wallace, Founder of Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator (DVCAI); Sammy Gonzalez Zeira, CEO/Founder of Young Musicians Unite; and Ruth Wiesen, Academy Director of Armour Dance Theatre. The panelists shared firsthand experiences, strategies and practical tools for organizational development, succession planning and building a lasting generational legacy.
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