Dear Colleagues,

As we increasingly see hope at the end of the pandemic tunnel, we invite you to join us by taking a moment celebrate Earth Day together! The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and Cultural Affairs Council recognize that this is the perfect moment to reaffirm our commitment to  Arts Resilient 305  – our initiative to mobilize the arts community to help save our environment.

Arts Resilient 305 Survey – Cultural Organizations and Artists

We want to hear from you and we have a very  brief survey  that can help! It’s critically important that you update us about where you are in regard to the essential work to address climate change and seal level rise. We need your input to provide you with the most effective information, support, partnerships and resources to make this a better planet.

Click here to respond to the Arts Resilient 305 Survey by Monday, May 3rd.

#ActsofGreen

Miami-Dade County is celebrating Earth Day with the #ActsofGreen social media campaign. Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is inviting you to post photos and videos throughout the week using the #ActsofGreen hashtag and #ArtsResilient305 to tell the community what artists and arts groups are doing to celebrate Earth Day and make this a greener and healthier place for all of us!

Brian May, Chair of the Cultural Affairs Council, observed, “The creativity, passion and resiliency of our arts community has never been more evident than during this public health crisis. These same incredible qualities can be a powerful force to move all of us to help save energy, conserve water and protect the natural resources that are entrusted to our generation.”

Questions? Contact your grants administrator regarding the new initiative and programs. You can find a  staff directory here.

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Please respond to the  Arts Resilient 305 Survey  by the deadline on Monday, May 3rd. We are looking forward to learning more about your interests and programmatic efforts at the intersection of arts and resiliency.

Sincerely,

Michael Spring

Director, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council develop cultural excellence, diversity and participation throughout Miami-Dade County by strategically creating and promoting equitable opportunities for artists and cultural organizations, and our residents and visitors who are their audiences. The Department receives funding through the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, The Children’s Trust, the National Endowment for the Arts, the State of Florida through the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Other support and services are provided by TicketWeb for the Culture Shock Miami program, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, the South Florida Cultural Consortium and the Tourist Development Council.