Venezuela Earthquake Relief
Venezuela Earthquake ReliefMiami-Dade County is coming together to support the people of Venezuela following a series of devastating earthquakes that caused widespread damage to homes, hospitals, schools, and critical infrastructure, leaving thousands of families in urgent need of food, clean water, medical care, and other essential supplies. Home to one of the nation's largest Venezuelan communities, Miami-Dade stands in solidarity with our neighbors, friends, and loved ones affected by this tragedy.
Visit www.miamidade.gov/cares to learn what donations are needed and where to drop them off.Miami-Dade County is coming together to support the people of Venezuela following a series of devastating earthquakes that caused widespread damage to homes, hospitals, schools, and critical infrastructure, leaving thousands of families in urgent need of food, clean water, medical care, and other essential supplies. Home to one of the nation's largest Venezuelan communities, Miami-Dade stands in solidarity with our neighbors, friends, and loved ones affected by this tragedy.
Visit www.miamidade.gov/cares to learn what donations are needed and where to drop them off.
FUNDING FOR CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs FY 2025-2026 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
Workshop: August 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM - RSVP
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.
First Quarter
Workshop: June 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM - RSVP
Courtesy Review Deadline: July 6, 2026, 11:59 PM
Application Deadline: July 13, 2026, 11:59 PM
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
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 $15,000 and $7,500 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 is encouraged but not required.
Upcoming Summer Workshops
Wednesday, July 22 at 1:00 pm - RSVP
Tuesday, August 4 at 5:30 pm - RSVP
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 comments and questions, please contact:
Amanda Sanfilippo, Amanda.Sanfilippo@miamidade.gov
RESOURCES
Oolite Arts Open Calls 2027 Artist Opportunities - Now Accepting Applications
Applications are now open for Oolite Arts' 2027 programs, including The Ellies Awards, Studio Residency, Home + Away Residency, and Cinematic Residency. Designed for South Florida artists and filmmakers, these opportunities offer funding, studio space, mentorship, professional development, and residency experiences both locally and abroad. Interested applicants can learn more through upcoming Oolite Arts information sessions and workshops.
Application Deadline: Friday, July 31, 2026
For details and eligibility requirements, visit Oolite Arts here.
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
Be Part of Miami-Dade’s Future: Join the Civics Academy
As part of the Miami-Dade 250 initiative, the Miami-Dade Civics Academy helps residents better understand County government, connect with local leaders, and learn how to make their voices heard. Participants will gain insight into how Miami-Dade County operates, the services available to residents, how decisions are made, and ways to engage in civic life and advocate for their communities.
Attend in-person at a library location near you, or join virtually:
Arcola Lakes Branch Library Workshop
When: July 7, 14, 21, 28 at 6:00–8:00 pm
Where: 8240 NW 7 Ave, Miami, FL 33150
Westchester Regional Library Workshop
When: July 7, 14, 21 at 6:00–8:00 pm
Where: 9445 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33165
North Dade Regional Library Workshop
When: July 2, 9, 23 at 6:00–8:00 pm
Where: 2455 NW 183rd St, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Naranja Branch Library Workshop
When: July 8, 15, 22, 29 at 6:00–8:00 pm
Where: 14850 SW 280 St, Homestead, FL 33032
Virtual Workshop
When: June 30, July 7, July 14 at 6:00–8:00 pm
Where: Zoom
DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Arts at Play: Where Arts and Sport Meet on Miami-Dade County's Global Stage
Arts at Play continues throughout the summer with a dynamic lineup of performances, exhibitions, fitness activations, and community-driven events across Miami-Dade County. Presented by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and supported by a $30,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, Arts at Play: Where Arts and Sport Meet on Miami-Dade County's Global Stage celebrates the connection between creativity, community, and sport as Miami-Dade County prepares to welcome the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
Upcoming highlights include Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture x Summer Sweat Series at the Pérez Art Museum Miami every Thursday through July 30, and Freedom Family Day at the Freedom Tower on Sunday, July 12. Together, these events offer residents and visitors accessible opportunities to experience the arts while celebrating the unifying spirit of sport on Miami-Dade County's global stage.
Learn more about Arts at Play here.
FIFA World Cup 2026™ Miami Host Committee and Miami-Dade County Celebrate New Community Legacy Art Installations
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Miami Host Committee, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, Department of Transportation & Public Works, and Street Art for Mankind, recently unveiled two new public art installations as part of the ONE GAME ONE PASSION community legacy initiative. The projects celebrate the power of soccer and the arts to inspire youth, strengthen communities, and create lasting connections across Miami-Dade County.
The installations include "One Game. One Youth." in Brickell, a large-scale public art installation by internationally recognized artist Dragon76 highlighting youth empowerment through sport, and "One Game. One Community." at MLK Plaza, a new work by Miami artist Nate Dee celebrating cultural diversity, local heritage, and the unifying spirit of the world's game. Together, the projects demonstrate how partnerships between arts, civic, and sports organizations can create a lasting cultural legacy that extends well beyond the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
FACILITY HIGHLIGHTS
Joseph Caleb Auditorium's Caleb Around Town Series presents "Birth of Gospel Music in America Concert"
Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 4pm
The Joseph Caleb Auditorium’s Caleb Around Town – Black Birth Music Series proudly presents “Take My Hand, Precious Lord” – Birth of Gospel Music in America on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at 4:00 pm at Bethel Apostolic Temple.
The performance honors the Father of Gospel Music, Thomas A. Dorsey, through a moving musical celebration of the art form that blended secular blues and jazz rhythms with sacred lyrics to create the vibrant sound of modern gospel music. The production features acclaimed Grammy-nominated artist Johnny Sanders, Faith on Full Ensemble, Francine Ealey Murphy, and storyteller Crystal Walker, promising a memorable evening filled with passionate vocals, emotional expression, and rich harmonies.
When: Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Where: Bethel Apostolic Temple - 1855 Northwest 119th Street, Miami, FL 33167
The Caleb Around Town series is an outreach initiative designed to inform Miami-Dade County residents about the anticipated reopening of the Joseph Caleb Auditorium while showcasing the local music and dance artists who will grace its auditorium stage.
For more information, culture@miamidade.gov. Thank you.
Para más información, culture@miamidade.gov. Gracias.
Pou plis enfomasyon, culture@miamidade.gov. Mèsi.
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