Thursday, April 3, 2014

Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs Grant Info - posted by FFAB

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  MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS
 
miami-dade county
 
 Volume 107
 
 
 April 2, 2014
 
 
 
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (TDC) GRANTS PROGRAM
4TH QUARTER FY13-14 DEADLINE: Thursday, April 10, 2014
 
One of the Department's quarterly programs 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 by increasing hotel occupancy and will have significant media impact for Miami-Dade County. Contact grant program administrator: Nikenna Benjamin at ndb1@miamidade.gov or call (305) 375-5092.
 
Click below for program guidelines:
 

 
ARTS & BUSINESS COUNCIL OF MIAMI
BREAKFAST WITH THE ARTS & HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
April 17, 20014 at 8:00 AM
 
The arts in Miami-Dade County have a one billion dollar economic impact. Arts groups can network with marketing executives from hotels, restaurants and hospitality partners to explore profitable partnerships as cultural tourists spend more money and stay longer at a specific destination. Featured speakers include George Neary from the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, Leann Standish from the Perez Art Museum Miami and Gillian Thomas from the Frost Museum of Science. Breakfast held at the InterContinental Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza, Downtown Miami. Tickets are $25. Limited seating.
 
 

 
ARTIST ACCESS GRANTS PROGRAM - SPRING/SUMMER QUARTER
Postmark Deadline:  Friday, May 9, 2014
 
Program provides funding support for practicing, professional and emerging artists residing in Miami-Dade County to take advantage of specific professional development and skill-building opportunities (outside Miami-Dade County) to help advance their careers as working artists.  Funds may be used to cover attendance at advanced workshops, master classes, or seminars; to participate in artist residencies; to engage in activities that are specifically capable of advancing or propelling a professional career; etc. Grant awards range from $100 to $1,000.
 
Prospective applicants must call and request a phone consultation with the Artist Access Program Administrator, Mary Luft (305) 324-4337 at least one week prior to submitting an application by the postmark deadline.
 
Download the program Guidelines and Application Form from accessing the web link below:
 
 








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