“Creative Placemaking is generally understood as the use of arts and culture by diverse partners to strategically shape the physical and social character of a place in order to spur economic development, promote enduring social change and improve the physical environment.” - National Endowment for the Arts

Miami Beach Live!

Back for a second year, Miami Beach Live! 2023 is focused on fitness, wellness and family-friendly activations in the month of March. Programming includes Miami Marlins World Classic Fan Fest, King of the Courts Crown Series, and Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP).

The City of Miami Beach Miami Beach Live! 2022 was a four-weekend concert series for the month of March. Each weekend will focuses on fitness and live music programming. The programming is thoughtfully curated to engage a diverse audience and inclusive of all ages and backgrounds. Each weekend starts with a Friday movie, Saturday concert, and Sunday dine-around. The March 2022 headliners included, Alanis Morissette, Jon Batiste, Juanes, Cima Funk and Bernadette Peters.

Elevate Española

The success of “Little Cloud Sky” by FriendsWithYou on Española Way allowed for further funding by the Mayor and City Commission to create the Elevate Española program. Two temporary public art installations a year will continue to enhance the corridor and encourage pedestrian connectivity to Ocean Drive, while brining contemporary art to one of the most visible areas of the city.

Miami Beach OnStage!

The City of Miami Beach’s largest free outdoor performing and visual arts program. Kicked-off in July 2021, Miami  Beach OnStage! presents live performances and three site-specific temporary art installations in nine beautiful parks and other locations throughout the city. These culturally diverse performances include music, dance, theater and temporary art installations. Funded through a $1-million-dollar investment from the Mayor and City Commission for cultural programming, Miami Beach OnStage! engages local cultural presenting organizations and visual artists to activate public spaces with free programming for residents and visitors alike.

Fire on the Fourth

The City of Miami Beach Fire on the Fourth event celebrating the July 4 holiday returned after a two year hiatus. The eight-plus hour special event includes live bands, family -friendly activations and a fireworks display show. For the 2022 show, the City of Miami Beach included a first-time-ever drone show to enhance the fireworks display. Over 10,000 residents and visitors marveled at the patriotic themed drone display, which included the City’s logo and iconic lifeguard stand image.

Local Love Letters

In December 2022, the City of Miami Beach partnered with Oolite Arts for another filmmaking incentive program, Local Love Letters. Miami-based filmmakers received $5,000 to create a 3-5 minute short film showcasing their favorite Miami Beach locations.

Sustainability in Action

For its first visual arts non-profit cross-collaboration, the City of Miami Beach partnered with Oolite Arts to launch Sustainability in Action, a public service announcement (PSA) contest to foster the growth of the local film industry.

Miami-Dade based filmmakers and creatives were invited to submit their ideas for a 30-60 second PSA about the various ways in which the City is working to reduce waste through recycling, composting and the reduction of plastic use, all of which play an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Ten local filmmakers received $2,500 each to produce their PSAs and they are: Taina Adam, Juan Castaneda, Shana Druckerman, Franco Gonzalez, Daniel Kaplan, Maria Corina Ramirez, Katia Ribeyro, Panchi Sanfuentes, Georgia Stockwell and Cristina Trabada.

Arts on Waters

“The creative placemaking project, Arts on Waters (2019- 2020) is a critical part of the City of Savannah’s multi-pronged approach to revitalizing Waters Avenue. From new sidewalks, street trees, and pedestrian lighting to investment incentives and improved zoning, the City has undertaken a wide range of corridor revitalization initiatives along this key target corridor. By leveraging proven creative placemaking tools, Arts on Waters aims to build on Savannah’s artistic energy and attract residents of all backgrounds to celebrate the surrounding communities. Led by the cross-collaboration between the City of Savannah’s Economic Development and Cultural Resources Departments, a request for proposals was made for local visual artists to produce new work for the curated storefronts. A committee comprised of local arts professionals and city employees was created to review proposals. Selection criteria was based on works that were representative of the community and inspired, engaged, and celebrated the surrounding neighborhoods and its residents. The ongoing city-funded program commissions new work from local artists on quarterly basis.

PNC Glenville Arts Campus & Madison Residences

Bang! Music Festival