Grants and Sponsorships

Cultural Arts Council Grant Program

The City of Miami Beach Mayor and Commission and the Cultural Arts Council have awarded approximately $20 million in cultural arts grants. Learn about the program and application process.

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Special Events Sponsorship Program

The City of Miami Beach will consider sponsoring special events, community projects, or programs based on qualifying for set goals and objectives. Learn more details about the program and application process.

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Film Incentive Program

To further the City's legacy of being a premiere destination for film, the City's Film Production Incentive Grant Program awards grants to at least nine feature films, music videos, television shows, documentaries, short films and even web series to enable production in the city. Learn more about this incentive program and how to apply.

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Venue Waivers

Venue waivers are available for nonprofit arts organizations that will present performing arts activities in Miami Beach.

Learn More About the Venue Waivers

Artist Vendors

For those interested in displaying their own individually created photography, jewelry, sculptures, sketches, and crafts. Learn how to obtain an Artisan license within the City of Miami Beach.

Get Artist Vendor Information

Non-Profit Agencies Board Member Training

Pursuant to City Resolution No. 2018-30552, if applicable, Grantee is required to have 51% or more of its board membership complete the City’s training program for board members of non-profit agencies, who must have completed such training program within the last three years prior to Grantee receiving City funds pursuant to this Agreement.

Information for Non-Profit Agencies

The Miami Beach Cultural Arts Grant Program was originally created in 1998 as an essential component of the mission of the Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council, which is to develop, coordinate, and promote the arts in the City of Miami Beach community. Read More

Since the program’s inception, the City of Miami Beach Mayor and Commission and the Cultural Arts Council have awarded approximately $19 million in cultural arts grants, supporting thousands of performances, exhibits, and other cultural activities in Miami Beach. The grants program is managed by professional staff from the City of Miami Beach’s Department of Tourism and Culture division of Cultural Affairs.

The City of Miami Beach Special Event Sponsorship Program is for events held in Miami Beach. Read More

The purpose of this program is to provide financial assistance and in-kind support to local festivals, special events, community events, or programming that attracts quality events and promotes community engagement and elevates Miami Beach as a world-class tourist destination. The City recognizes the important role that quality and well-financed events play in supporting the special event community, as well as the promotion of tourism, economic and cultural development efforts as a whole for the city.

Office Info:

Main Desk: 305.673.7577

Tourism and Culture Department Contacts:

Lissette Garcia Arrogante
Director
LissetteArrogante@miamibeachfl.gov

Francys Vallecillo
Assistant Director
FrancysVallecillo@miamibeachfl.gov

Fernando Pestana
Administrative Services Manager
FernandoPestana@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext: 26727

Patricia Tielves
Front Desk Office Associate
patriciatielves@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext. 26596

Special Events and Film Division

Diana Bego
Special Events Coordinator
DianaBego@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext: 26298

Aron Soriano
Field Monitor
AronSoriano@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext: 26982

Jared Balladarez
Office Associate
JaredBalladarez@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext. 26385

Felicity Astete
Office Associate
felicityastete@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext. 27579