MISSION STATEMENT
To raise arts awareness, support and participation in Miami.
To make the arts a contributing part of the towns identity.
To improve Miami's appeal as a cultural destination.
To unite the artists of the Miami area.
To stimulate economic growth for the town.
To advise the major, council, and local groups on arts and cultural activities.
PURPOSE
Advise the mayor and council on art, education and cultural activities in Miami.
Act as an official advisory body to local groups on art and cultural activities.
Review requests and information relating to the arts and humanities and make recomendations to the City Council pertaining to various
artistic and cultural organizations and events.
Assume responsibility for expanding opportunities to experience the arts.
Stimulate, present and preserve a broad spectrum of art and cultural activities in the city, community and public places.
Create and administer an arts in public places program.
Improve comprehension of the arts in the community and promote the development of amenities and activities which are conducive to the enrichment and improvement of social and cultural life.
Encourage and support development of the arts community and arts industry in Miami. Support and sponsor community programs, events
and projects as well as producing events.
Develop communications with public and private cultural organizations, educational agencies and the business community.
Promote cooperation, coordination, and communication among artists, cultural groups, and other concerned segments of the community.
Solicit, receive and disburse public and private funds in support of Miami cultural activities and development.
Establish policies for disbursement of funds.
Assist cultural organizations in the area of funding and development of financial resourses, as in grants,loans and sponsorships.
BOARD MEMBERS
Ken Boe
Jim Coates Director
Mary Ann Collins
Michael 23 Hudson
Dik Mickle
Elizabeth Weibler
