Applicants to the Miami Individual Artists (MIA) Grants Program are strongly encouraged to review the program guidelines before beginning an application. The MIA Grants Program guidelines are available on our website:   https://miamidadearts.org/miami-individual-artists-mia-grants-program

Frequently Asked Questions: https://miamidadearts.org/miami-individual-artists-mia-grants-program-frequently-asked-questions 

PRE-APPLICATION MIA GRANTS PROGRAM WORKSHOP: 

First-Time Applicants MUST attend a pre-application workshop for the Miami Individual Artists Grants Program, in person or via a virtual meeting platform. 

Due to updates in the MIA Grants Program Guidelines, it is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED for returning applicants to attend a pre-application workshop in advance of applying to the FY2026-2027 MIA Grants Program. 

Visit https://miamidadearts.org/miami-individual-artists-mia-grants-program to RSVP for a workshop.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: The Miami Individual Artists (MIA) Grants Program provides merit-based awards to early-career and mid- to advanced-career individual artists across all disciplines in Miami-Dade County, on a competitive basis, to support their artistic development and practice. In recognition of the contributions of Miami-Dade’s outstanding artists to the fundamental vitality and creativity of our cultural community, the MIA Grants Program strongly encourages applications from professional artists of the highest caliber, with a recognized body of artwork, and who are deeply rooted in Miami’s cultural life. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM

The Department of Cultural Affairs reserves the right to revise the program guidelines and application.

• Please ensure you create a Submittable account with an email address you check frequently. 
• Don't forget to update your Submittable account with your current address in Miami-Dade County.
• All communications about this application will be conducted through the Submittable platform.

All documents submitted to the Miami-Dade  County Department of Cultural Affairs at any stage of the grant cycle process, including electronic  submissions, are subject to the State of Florida Public Records Law, Chapter 119, Florida statutes.  (Section119.011(12), Fla. Stat.).

Title: Collection & Archives Apprenticeship: Art in Public Places at the Department of Cultural Affairs

Duration:  3-6 months (3 months minimum)

Hours: 6-9 hours per week commitment, Monday - Friday, between the hours of 10am – 6pm. (combination of online and in-person work)

Location:

Online  / Miami Dade-County Department of Cultural Affairs, Art in Public Places

111 NW 1st Street, Suite 625 Miami, FL 33128

OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION: 

Apprenticeship Duration: 2-4 Months

Candidates may be enrolled in college, graduate school, or active in related field. Interns are eligible for academic credit. Letters of recommendation may be requested based on performance upon the completion of the fellowship. 

• Collection and Archives: Responsible for the preservation and organization of the physical and digital archives of one the most established public art programs in the nation, encompassing a collection over 1000 artworks, in conjunction with launch of new Art in Public Places website and 50 year Anniversary. Work directly with APP team members for a focused fellowship in the areas of collection registration, new website construction database management, artist research, and digital and physical archiving. The position has some exposure to collection maintenance, restoration, and related field-work.  Opportunity to engage in Art in Public Places Trust and Professional Advisory Committee meetings and related business. 

Please submit the following materials: (ongoing baiss)

1. A brief cover letter noting why believe you are a good candidate for the fellowship, your interest in public art, any relevant experience, and your preferred start date and duration. 

2. CV including contact information.

3. Two references (Include name, position, email address and phone number.)

Welcome! Please access the guidelines and eligibility requirements for the South Florida Cultural Consortium Visual and Media Artists Grant at the link below before submitting: 

https://miamidadepublicart.org/app/opportunities/consortium-grant.page