FLORIDA KEYS COUNCIL OF THE ARTS
Press Release
Contact: Liz Young
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 305-295-4369
8/01/23

South Florida Cultural Consortium Grant Opportunity for Monroe County Artists

The South Florida Cultural Consortium is a regional initiative in support of the arts governed by an Interlocal Agreement among the counties of Broward, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe and Palm Beach. The Consortium’s members are the local arts agencies of these five counties, including the Broward County Cultural Division, the Arts Council of Martin County, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Keys Council of the Arts, and the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County. It is one of the most successful regional arts alliances in the nation, demonstrating that by sharing resources and best practices, the arts can thrive across a burgeoning five-county area.

How can artists apply? The deadline for applications to the 2023 - 2024 SFCC Program for Visual and Media Artists is Monday, October 2, 2023 11:59 PM. Artists interested in applying should visit http://www.miamidadepublicart.org/#fellowship

Free Online Application Workshops will be held to guide artists, dates are August 28, September 9, and September 14. View dates and register at http://www.miamidadepublicart.org/#fellowship

More information is available on the Arts Council website, Under the grants tab, at www.keysarts.com

The South Florida Cultural Consortium is funded with support from The National Endowment of the Arts, The Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council, the Boards of County Commissioners of Broward, Miami-Dade, Martin and Monroe Counties, and the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County.

The Florida Keys Council of the Arts advances the creative development and promotion of the arts in our cultural community by providing excellence in leadership, advocacy, education and financial support for artists, cultural organizations, and citizens of Monroe County.

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