FUNDING FOR ORGANIZATIONS
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
Quarterly Grant Programs Deadlines
Graham Winick / graham.winick@miamidade.gov
A quarterly program for non-profit organizations developing community-based cultural programs, projects, and events, such as fairs, parades, neighborhood festivals, conferences, and publications.
Third Quarter
Workshop: November 12, 2020 at 2:00 PM – RSVP by Nov 11, 2020
Courtesy Review Deadline: December 3, 2020, 11:59 PM
Application Deadline: December 10, 2020, 11:59 PM
Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority
Tourism Advancement Program – Second Period Projects
The Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA) is accepting grant applications for special events, promotions, activities and festivals which will stimulate tourism by increasing hotel occupancy and will have significant media impact for Miami Beach between Feb 1, 2021 through May 31, 2021 in the following categories:Development Opportunities, Major One Time Special Event, Special Events Recurring, Special Projects, and Special Projects Recurring. Eligibility into each grant category requires approval by the MBVCA Administrator.
Interested applicants must:
Meet with MBVCA Administration by Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Submitproject information and required grant criteria by Monday, December 7, 2020 by 3:00 pm,
Submit draft application and application attachments by Monday, December 14, 2020 by 3:00 pm,
Submit the final completed application to the MBVCA offices by Monday, December 21, 2020 by 12:00 pm.
For grant guidelines, applications, questions or comments regarding the grant application process, contact the MBVCA Administrator at (305) 673-7050 or visit www.miamibeachvca.com.
FUNDING FOR INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County Art in Public Places Artist Calls
Platform 3750
Submission deadline: Friday, November 20, 2020, 11:59 PM – DEADLINE EXTENDED
Budget: $575,000
Eligibility: Open to professional visual artists based in South Florida
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs through its Art in Public Places Program and Miami-Dade County Department of Community Action and Human Services (CAHSD) request qualifications from professional artists and/or artist teams to commission artworks for the Platform 3750 mixed use facility. The selected artist(s) will design unique artwork(s) that will contribute to the identity of this facility and engage employees, visitors, and passers-by in unexpected and delightful ways. Design team: Kobi Karp Architects. Click here to apply.
Gallery on the River
Submission deadline: Friday, November 20, 2020, 11:59 PM – DEADLINE EXTENDED
Budget: $321,000
Eligibility: Open to professional visual artists based in South Florida
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs through its Art in Public Places Program, Miami-Dade County Department of Public Housing and Community Development, and partner Related Urban request qualifications from professional artists and/or artist teams to commission artworks for the new Gallery on the River affordable housing for seniors. The selected artist(s) will design unique artwork(s) that will contribute to the identity of this facility and engage employees, visitors, and passers-by in unexpected and delightful ways. Click here to apply.
RESOURCES
Miami Emering Arts Leaders
Navigating COVID-19: Getting Back on Track
November 20, 2020 at 10 AM
Join John Copeland for a conversation about how cultural organizations and artists are adapting during the time of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and how the arts can continue to contribute to Miami-Dade County’s tourism and branding initiatives.
As the Director of Cultural Tourism, at the Greater Miami Conventions and Visitors Bureau (GMBVC), John leads efforts through strategic development, utilizing his experience in public education, marketing and partnership building, to implement programs that expand global awareness of Miami-Dade County’s vibrant and diverse cultural assets.
Topics of discussion:
GMCVB updates for re-opening
New Normal considerations for tourism and the Miami community
Miamians Who Shine
Free virtual event via Zoom. RSVP by Nov 19, 2020. Reserve your spot here.
National Arts Marketing Project Conference (NAMPC) 2020
The National Arts Marketing Project Conference (NAMPC) is transforming into a new streamlined virtual event on December 7 and 8. This year’s NAMPC will provide arts marketers the ideas, tactics, strategies, and inspiration to set the groundwork for surviving and thriving in the next 18-24 months. Register now to secure your spot for two days of programming and networking opportunities rich with insight from field experts in social media, email marketing, audience development, fundraising, research, and more.
Careers in the Arts
Cordeiro Volunteer Activities Fellow
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
The most reliable way to contact us continues to be through email. You can find a staff directory at https://www.miamidadearts.org/about/staff-councils.
Please check the County’s web site for more COVID-19 information and for regular updates: miamidade.gov/coronavirus.
Originally published at https://miamidadearts.org/news/news-use-november-10-2020
