NEWS TO USE - Vol 127
December 17, 2014
COMMUNITY GRANTS MANDATORY 3RD QUARTER WORKSHOP FOR FIRST-TIME APPLICANTS
TOMORROW: Thursday, December 18, 2014 2-4PM
The CG grant-specific workshop covers detailed information about the grant application process for the program. This is a mandatory workshop for first-time applicants. Workshops are held at the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, 111 NW 1st Street, 6th Floor Conference room.
Mark your calendars for the following:
CG 3rd Quarter Applications Available: Friday, December 19, 2014
CG 3rd Quarter Application Deadline: January 8, 2015
To register for the CGO workshop please click on the link below:
UPDATE YOUR MAILING LIST
The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners held a special ceremony at their meeting on November 24, 2014 to install their five reelected members and new commissioner Daniella Levine Cava, District 8. Also at the meeting, the Board of County Commissioners elected a new Chair, Commissioner Jean Monestime, District 2 and Vice Chair, Commissioner Esteban Bovo, Jr., District 13. For contact information for all Miami-Dade County elected officials, visit http://miamidade.gov/wps/portal/Main/government.
SOUTH ARTS TOURING INITIATIVE
Deadline: Friday, January 23, 2015
South Arts is inviting performing arts presenters in our nine-state region to submit an application to participate in a programming initiative to support dance presentation.
South Arts' Dance Touring Initiative is a major effort launched in 2009 to develop stronger dance presentation and audiences for modern dance and contemporary ballet. Presenter participants will receive intensive professional development, peer mentorship, and tour development assistance, as well as substantial touring subsidies during this three-year initiative. The goals of this initiative are to (1) assist presenters in their ability to more effectively present dance by promoting greater understanding and audience engagement; (2) move presenters from sporadic to regular dance presenting; and (3) create a strong network of dance presenters.
Applications must be RECEIVED by 5:00pm (Eastern Time) on Friday, January 23, 2015. Those submitting an application must be able to begin participation in April 2015 for a conference call and travel to Jacob's Pillow for three days during June 20-August 30, 2015 in Becket, MA and the Performing Arts Exchange for three days during September 28-October 1, 2015 in Baltimore, MD.
For detailed program summary and eligibility click below:
THE MIAMI BEACH CULTURAL GRANTS PROGRAM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 IS NOW OPEN
Applicants in all categories may log onto mb.culturegrants.org and begin the process. Please refer to the attached Grant Schedule for consultation and application deadlines. FY 2015/16 Grant Guidelines can be found on the main page of the application web site as well as on our Cultural Affairs Program site: www.mbculture.com.
VIZCAYA MUSEUM AND GARDENS IS HIRING
Vizcaya is seeking to fill the following positions:
Concession Attendant - Job Opening ID 32758
Vizcaya Special Events Coordinator- Job Opening ID 32760
HR and Special Projects Manager - Job Opening ID 32609
To review the job descriptions and requirements please click below: http://www.miamidade.gov/humanresources/jobs.asp
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It is the policy of Miami-Dade County to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any accommodation to participate in any Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs program or meeting, please contact Francine Andersen 305-375-4634 culture@miamidade.gov five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.)
For more information, e-mail: culture@miamidade.gov or call 305-375-4634
111 NW 1st Street, Suite 625, Miami, FL 33128