State of the County Address
Presented by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava will deliver her annual State of the County address on Jan. 28, 2026. She will review her administration's accomplishments during 2025, and will outline her vision for equitable economic growth, key public safety progress, and share how we will continue investing in 2026 in the infrastructure and people power necessary for a thriving future. Watch the live stream at miamidade.gov/stateofthecounty.
FACILITY HIGHLIGHT
Construction Solicitation: Joseph Caleb Auditorium
A solicitation for construction of the front-of-house and courtyard improvements has been advertised and the project is under the County’s ‘cone of silence’. Interested bidders may review project details here and request documents directly from the Department of Cultural Affairs by contacting: Dorixis Batista at dorixis.batista@miamidade.gov, and copying the Clerk of the Board at Clerk.Board@miamidadeclerk.gov.
Site Walkthrough: January 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Joseph Caleb Auditorium, located at 5400 NW 22nd Ave., Miami, FL 33142
Last Date to Submit RFIs (Request for Information): February 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
BID Submittal Date: February 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM
FOR ORGANIZATIONS
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs Quarterly Grants Program
Community Grants (CG) Program
Geraldine Toussaint / Geraldine.Toussaint@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.
FY 2025-2026 Fourth Quarter
Pre-Submission Workshop: January 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM - RSVP
Courtesy Review Deadline: February 12, 2026, 11:59 PM
Application Deadline: February 19, 2026, 11:59 PM
Tourist Development Grants Program (TDC)
Nikenna Smart / 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.
FY 2025-2026 Third Quarter
Courtesy Review Deadline: January 7, 2026, 11:59 PM
Application Deadline: January 14, 2026, 11:59 PM
FY 2025-2026 Fourth Quarter
Pre-Submission Workshop: March 11, 2026 at 12:30 PM - RSVP
Courtesy Review Deadline: April 6, 2026, 11:59 PM
Application Deadline: April 13, 2026, 11:59 PM
Cultural Grants Workshop for Arts Groups, Artists and Nonprofit Community Organizations
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
Monday, February 23, at 2PM - Workshop Via Zoom
RSVP
Are you looking for funding for your cultural project? Join us for the next informational session on how to access Miami-Dade County grants for cultural activities.
As part of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs' Arts Energize 305 initiative, you can attend workshops to learn about opportunities for artists, arts groups and nonprofit community organizations virtually, via Zoom.
Who Should Attend:
Arts groups, cultural organizations, community nonprofit organizations, individual artists and artist collectives are invited to attend these free workshops about Miami-Dade County's cultural grants programs. Municipalities, social service organizations, colleges and universities may also be eligible to apply. Learn how to apply for arts funding and which grants programs may be the right fit for your cultural project.
Cultural Affairs staff will provide information about the competitive funding opportunities for nonprofit arts groups and artists as well as other helpful resources available for the cultural community.
Art projects that are especially encouraged include those:
- with a strong community involvement;
- with an outreach component that promotes inclusion and equitable access to the arts;
- with a focus on delivering cultural services to underserved populations and/or under-resourced neighborhoods;
- that have the potential to generate tourism;
- that are particularly sensitive to the needs of indigenous cultural activities;
- that are encouraging the preservation of heritage, traditions and culture: and,
- where social service organizations and cultural groups are developing collaborative intervention projects using the arts.
There will be an interactive Q & A session following the workshop presentation. Questions will be addressed in English, Spanish, or Haitian Creole. ADA/accessible accommodations are available
FOR ARTISTS
Art in Public Places
Call to Artists: Terminal G, PortMiami Royal Caribbean Group
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS DEADLINE: Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 11:59PM
ELIGIBILITY: Open to professional visual artists based in the USA.
BUDGET: $3,200,000. Multiple commissions envisioned.
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs through its Art in Public Places Program (APP) and Miami-Dade County Seaport at PortMiami with partners Royal Caribbean Group, Lemartec/NV2A Joint Venture, and Perez & Perez Architects Planners, Inc., request qualifications for artists to be considered to make full proposals to create new artworks for the renovated and expanded Terminal G at PortMiami. The selected artist(s) will develop proposals for unique artwork applications that will contribute to the identity of the facility and engage employees, visitors and passers-by in unexpected and delightful ways. Each shortlisted artist will receive a proposal honorarium and support to develop a proposal.
RESOURCES
2026 Golden Ticket Arts Guide Is Here!
The 2026 Golden Ticket Arts Guide is now available online offering free admission to a wide variety of cultural venues, holiday events, festivals, and performances throughout Miami-Dade County. Seniors can search offers by month, explore ongoing events, and check back often for new last-minute opportunities added throughout the year.
Search Golden Ticket Listings and Print Coupons
To request a printed guide: Join our mailing list.
Cultural Partners: submit new last-minute offers click here. Contact the Golden Ticket Arts Guide program manager, Katherine.Revell@miamidade.gov.
We're Hiring
Jobs with the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
Cultural Affairs Guest Services Aid
Marshall L. Davis Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center
Close Date: Tuesday, 1/13/2026
Participate in the Miami-Dade County Cultural Resource Directory – ONLINE
The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs has launched the Miami-Dade County Cultural Resource Directory online which connects arts organizations with each other and the public. Organizations and are able to find the contact information and websites for potential cultural partners as well as important resources, while our residents and visitors will be able to easily find outstanding cultural experiences in neighborhoods all across Miami-Dade County.
How do I participate in Cultural Resource Directory?
To be listed, complete the registration form. All entries are subject to editing and approval.
Find out more here.
For more information, culture@miamidade.gov. Thank you.
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The most reliable way to contact us continues to be through email. Search the staff directory.
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, CART, and/or any accommodation to participate in Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs sponsored programs or meetings, please contact Dana Pezoldt 305-375-4634 / culture@miamidade.gov, five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).