News to Use – May 29, 2018

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Upcoming Grant Deadlines and Workshops

Community Grants Program (CG) – First Quarter FY2018-19
This is 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.

• Grant Workshop:  May 31, 2018 at 2 PM – RSVP
• Grant Application Deadline:  June 28, 2018 at 11:59 PM

Tourist Development Council (TDC) – First Quarter FY2018-2019
This is 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.

• Grant Workshop:   June 11, 2018 at 2 PM – RSVP
• Grant Application Deadline:  July 23, 2018 at 11:59 PM

Visit Grants for Organizations and Grants for Artists for more information.

GOLDEN TICKET SENIOR ARTS GUIDE
Submit your information today

May is #OlderAmericansMonth! Honor seniors in our community and submit your events to be part of the upcoming 2018-19 Golden Ticket Senior Arts Guide, which provides free admission to cultural venues and performances to seniors who are 62 years of age and Miami-Dade County residents.

The popular outreach program has a positive impact with 20,000 guides distributed throughout the County! Click here to learn about the benefits offered to cultural organizations. Submit your event information today. The deadline to be included in the new 2018-19 guide is June 22, 2018.

Got questions? Contact Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs staff (305) 375-5829/ culture@miamidade.gov.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Art in Public Places Artist Call: Caribbean Village
Deadline: June 25, 2018 at 11:59 PM

Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs through its Art in Public Places Program and Miami Dade County Public Housing and Community Development request qualifications from professional artists and/or artist teams to create artworks for Caribbean Village, a new high rise offering affordable units for seniors. The selected artist(s) will design a unique artwork that will contribute to the identity of this facility and bring an unexpected and delightful encounters for residents, visitors and passers-by. Located at the corner of Caribbean Blvd. and SW 200th Drive, in South Miami-Dade County. For details and to submit visit: http://www.miamidadepublicart.org/#about-calls.

ANIMATION GETS REAL SUMMER CAMP
VSA Florida 2018 Summer Camp for teens with autism and related disabilities
June 18 – 22, 2018

Animation Gets Real is presented by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs All Kids Included Initiative in partnership with Miami-Dade Public Library System and VSA Florida.

Summer Camp for students ages 13-22 with autism spectrum disorder and related disabilities who are able to follow instructions, independently communicate and participate in a group setting. Held at the North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183 Street, Miami Gardens, FL 33056.

For details click here.

ARTS & BUSINESS COUNCIL OF MIAMI
From Idea to Reality
June 13, 2018 / 5PM – 8PM

Every successful creative project begins with one thing: a good idea. Join the Arts & Business Council in bringing arts groups, entrepreneurs, makers and startups together for an event to nurture a robust creative eco-system on June 13, 2018 at We Work in Downtown Miami. From Idea to Reality is part conversation and part business and legal clinic. The program features an inspiring opening talk by national thought leader Michael Docherty from NextBig followed by a changemakers panel. After the presentations there will be 90 minutes of coaching table activations and networking. Tickets are $35 but sign up by June 1 and get a $10 discount. www.ArtsBizMiami.org/events Use code EARLY06

ARTS & BUSINESS COUNCIL OF MIAMI
Maximizing MAMP Bootcamp
June 5, 2018 / 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location:
Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman, P.L.
2525 Ponce de Leon Boulevard #700, Coral Gables, FL 33134

You attended the MAMP series. Now it’s time to put your groups’s ideas and experiences together into a professional marketing plan to gain new audiences, sponsors and patrons and to keep current participants active.

This bootcamp will guide you through the marketing process with thought provoking group exercises and interactive learning. You will cover all the elements of the marketing plan. You will leave the session with an outline for marketing strategies and tactics that match your budget, designed by you and for you.

Topics:
Separating Yourself from the Herd: Your Brand
Marketing Plan Overview: How You Benefit
Strategic Planning
Developing a Practical Tactical Plan
How to Maximize Your Budget for Success

Seating is limited. Scholarships available for eligible grantees of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs.  www.ArtsBizMiami.org/events

2018 AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS ANNUAL CONVENTION
Register today for the 2018 Annual Convention, taking place June 14 – June 17 in Denver, CO.

The Annual Convention is our field’s largest national convening, with over 1,000 people gathered from across the country—all of them in common support of healthy, vibrant, equitable communities through the arts. The Convention will be packed with innovative experiences in learning, networking, and so much more. See the schedule, read about the themes, and learn more about the host City!

This year’s Convention features:
• 4 keynotes
• 30+ sessions
• 100+ speakers
• 3 pre-conferences on equity, creative youth development and public art
• Networking with more than 1,000 arts and community leaders
• The opportunity to explore the arts and culture of Denver.

Three easy ways to register:
Online
Fax/ Mail- Download paper registration form

Have questions? Contact: events@artsusa.org.

2018 FAAE ANNUAL SUMMIT
Creative Economy, Creative Learning, Creative Community
June 21-23, 2018 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

The FAAE Summit brings together all stakeholders in Florida Arts Education – dance, music, theatre, and visual arts educators; school and district level administrators, arts supervisors, community arts organizations, teaching artists, and arts advocates.

Each year the Summit features dynamic keynote speakers, diverse breakout sessions, engaging panel discussions and more.

Registration is now open at www.faae.org/annual-summit

GREATER MIAMI FESTIVALS & EVENTS ASSOCIATION
6th Annual Conference & Exhibition “Wonder”ous Events
June 21, 2018 from 9 AM – 3:30 PM

Join the GMFEA on an adventure into the world of “Wonder”ous events for an Alice in Wonderland-themed conference. The day features informative workshops, a vendor wonderland highlighting goods and services to help you produce a successful event, as well as entertainment. The keynote speaker is nationally renowned event marketing strategist Nick Borelli, who will discuss “The Biggest Challenges Our Event Industry Faces.” A panel of security experts will also share insights on the latest tactics for providing an exceptional event while keeping safety in mind. Click on the following link for more details and to register: www.FestivalsMiami.com. Ticket includes breakfast, cocktails and lunch at the Milander Center for Arts and Entertainment, 4800 Palm Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33012.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN THE ARTS

Theater Marketing Coordinator
Miami-Dade County Auditorium
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

Education and Outreach Manager
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

Director of Programs & Events
Arts & Business Council of Miami