Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

09/14/2026

Happy National Arts Education Week! Our Arts Education, Access & Engagement team is dedicated to providing accessible, high‑quality arts programs that welcome youth of all abilities — from park‑based arts activities to tailored workshops and community collaborations.

We’re proud to support arts learning across Miami‑Dade and to champion arts access for every student, every community.

Mayor Daniella Levine Cava All Kids Included Miami The Children's Trust Arts for Learning Miami-Dade County Government Miami-Dade Public Library System Miami-Dade County Public Schools African Heritage Cultural Arts Center Miami Dade County Auditorium Joseph Caleb Auditorium The Moss Center Americans for the Arts

09/11/2026

09/04/2026

Discover what’s happening across Miami‑Dade’s vibrant cultural community this September! These events highlight organizations and grantees from the Department of Cultural Affairs. From the Miami Individual Artists (MIA) grantees to the Major Cultural Institutions, here are some exciting programs you can attend this month.

For a full list of cultural events across the county, visit the calendar of events at miamiandthebeaches.com or follow the organizations tagged below.

Mayor Daniella Levine Cava Visit Miami Joseph Caleb Auditorium Miami Dade County Auditorium African Heritage Cultural Arts Center The Moss Center Miami Book Fair Deering Estate Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami Juggerknot Theatre Company

Artwork featured: Dropped Bowl with Scattered Slices and Peels by artists Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, part of the Art in Public Places Art Collection

09/04/2026

Proud to have our Arts Education, Access & Engagement team representing the Department at this year’s Disability Resource Fair, sharing meaningful programs that help make Miami‑Dade’s arts and culture spaces welcoming to everyone. Through the All Kids Included Miamisible arts experiences for children of all abilities—opening doors, fostering creativity, and strengthening connections across our community.
We’re grateful for every opportunity to support families, collaborate with partners, and champion access to the arts for all. Learn more at miamidadearts.org/allkidsincluded.

Mayor Daniella Levine Cava

09/03/2026

The Department of Cultural Affairs is currently hiring for two positions: Cultural Affairs Instructor of Cinematic Arts or Visual Arts (Job ID 102484) closing on Sunday, September 13 and Accountant 2 (Job ID 102536) closing on Thursday, September 17. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center

If you’re interested in working in the arts and making a difference in Miami-Dade, visit miamidade.gov/jobs to apply.

08/31/2026

The FY 26-27 Artist Access (ART) Grants Program’s Fall/Winter application deadline is Monday, Sept 14 at 11:59PM. Program provides professional development funding support for Miami-based artists of all disciplines. Professional development opportunities must take place Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 30, 2027.

🔗 https://www.miamidadearts.org/artist-access-art-grants-program

Mayor Daniella Levine Cava FUNDarte

08/27/2026

Grant deadline approaching! The South Florida Cultural Consortium (SFCC) application deadline is Monday, Sept 14 at 11:59 PM. The program offers grants to professional visual and media artists residing in Broward, Martin, Miami‑Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties.

🔗 https://spr.ly/6188B1LdjY

Mayor Daniella Levine Cava Broward County Cultural Division Cultural Council for Palm Beach County Florida Keys Council of the Arts MartinArts

08/24/2026

Register now for the upcoming FY 26–27 Tourist Development Council (TDC) Grants Program’s second-quarter workshop on Wednesday, September 9 at 11am. Second‑quarter projects must take place between January 1 to March 31. Program supports projects that promote Miami-Dade County as a tourist destination.

🔗 https://spr.ly/6181B1swSH

Mayor Daniella Levine Cava Visit Miami

08/21/2026

Grant deadline approaching! The FY 26-27 Community Grants (CG) Program's second quarter courtesy review deadline for returning applicants is Thursday, Aug 27 at 11:59 PM. Final grant deadline for all applicants is on Thursday, Sept 3 at 11:59PM. Second-quarter projects must take place between Jan 1 - March 31, 2027.

🔗 https://spr.ly/6186B1lkhC

08/19/2026

The Department of Cultural Affairs is currently hiring for two positions: Cultural Affairs Guest Services Aid (Job ID 102026) closing on Tuesday, August 25 and Cultural Affairs Construction Projects Manager (Job ID 102027) closing on Wednesday, August 26.

If you’re interested in working in the arts and making a difference in Miami-Dade, visit miamidade.gov/jobs to apply.