Mayor Daniella Levine Cava shows strong support for Miami-Dade's arts community at 2026 State of the Arts Address

Cultural Affairs Council Chairman Brian E. May calls for innovation and collaboration to sustain the County's cultural ecosystem

2026 State of the Arts in Miami-Dade County Address

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:00 am

With the support of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Arts and Business Council of Miami.

This event brings together business, government, civic and cultural leaders for a status report on the cultural landscape of Miami-Dade County. This is the 17th Annual State of the Arts Address.

Cultural Grants Program Deadlines and Guidelines Available for the 2026-2027 Spring Cycle

State of the County Address

Presented by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Join the Miami Emerging Arts Leaders and field experts for a discussion exploring the arts and health landscape. As the health and wellness industry expands, so does the interest in arts centered healing. Learn how organizations are creating innovative models, research-informed practices, and cross-sector partnerships that bridge the arts and healthcare.   

Featured Speakers:

Artist Access (ART) Grant Program

Roxana Barba / rbarba@miamidade.gov
Funded by Miami-Dade County and in partnership with FUNDarte, the Artist Access Grant Program is designed to assist practicing, professional artists in any medium or discipline residing in Miami-Dade County pursue opportunities that will advance their practice and careers in demonstrable ways.

Today, our community unites to uplift the causes that matter most. Give Miami Day, organized by The Miami Foundation, is the largest community-wide giving event of its kind in the nation—and it’s happening now!

This is your opportunity to support the nonprofits that make Miami-Dade vibrant, resilient, and inclusive. With over 1,400 organizations to choose from—arts and culture, mental health, housing, the environment, senior care, youth development, and more — there’s a cause for everyone.

Miami Emerging Arts Leaders - Build, Strive, Thrive: Learn How The Beacon Council and Strive305 Initiative Can Expand Organizational Capacity

Join the Miami Emerging Arts Leaders for an informative session exploring how The Beacon Council and Miami-Dade County’s Strive305 initiative support Miami-Dade’s cultural sector. Discover valuable tools, business resources, and capacity-building programs available through the Strive305 Hub, an essential lifeline for local entrepreneurs and small business owners. This event will highlight pathways for cultural organizations to strengthen operations, grow sustainably, and thrive in an increasingly evolving cultural landscape.

Join the Miami Emerging Arts Leaders for an energizing and practical conversation on how to fundraise with confidence and purpose. Featuring Julissa Rivera, Community Engagement Manager at The Miami Foundation, this session will dive into what makes a fundraising campaign successful, how to prepare for Give Miami Day, and how to build lasting donor relationships. You’ll also hear from local arts organizations that have achieved real fundraising success.