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:
Miami Individual Artists (MIA) Grants Program | Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs (miamidadearts.org)
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
The Miami Individual Artists (MIA) Grants Program provides non-matching awards to individual artists of 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 original artwork, and who are deeply rooted in Miami’s diverse cultural life.
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.)
Thank you for your interest in submitting qualifications to this national Call to Artists from Art in Public Places, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs.
To view the Call to Artist description including budget, opportunities for public art and timeline, visit this link.