Our UN SDG Alignment

We combat artist poverty through comprehensive economic empowerment:

• Direct Artist Payment: Monthly stipends through Noche de Arte ($400-$500/month for participating artists)

• Exhibition Opportunities: Hiring artists for every exhibition without charging exhibition fees, taking minimal or no commission

• Affordable Studio Access: Below-market rates saving artists $996-1,295 annually, removing financial barriers to professional practice

• Supporting Low-Income Artists: Serving artists who often earn less than $10K annually from their art by reducing overhead costs and creating paid opportunities

• Career Pathway Development: Studio to Success programming and professional development that builds sustainable art careers

• Economic Impact Generation: $134,774 in annual economic impact supporting 4.1 full-time equivalent jobs and $100,463 in household income

• Flexible Financial Structure: Month-to-month arrangements accommodating artists' variable income streams

Impact: 13 subsidized studios + regular paid artist opportunities helping artists transition from survival mode to sustainable creative careers

We actively break down barriers in the arts by:

• Providing below-market studio rates that save artists $996-1,295 annually

• Supporting BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and international artists from 10+ countries

• Creating pathways for emerging artists regardless of economic background

• Fostering mentorship between established and emerging artists

• Impact: 13 subsidized studios supporting artists who represent the full spectrum of Miami's diverse creative community

We strengthen Miami's cultural infrastructure through:

• Noche de Arte: 35+ events engaging 1,148+ community members in downtown Miami

• Creating accessible cultural programming that brings together hotel guests, residents, and visitors

• Building lasting partnerships that enhance Miami's reputation as a cultural destination

• Supporting artists who contribute $134,774+ in annual economic impact

• Impact: Over 2,000 annual program participants across Miami-Dade and Broward Counties

We promote sustainable practices by:

• Supporting artists like Elle Barbeito who create innovative sustainable fashion

• Encouraging resource sharing and collaborative creation in our studio spaces

• Hosting workshops that teach sustainable art practices

• Promoting the circular economy through our Creative Play collage programs using repurposed materials

• Impact: Artists developing sustainable practices that influence broader creative communities

• Economic Empowerment: $134,774 annual economic impact supporting 4.1 full-time equivalent jobs and generating $100,463 in household income

• Cultural Exchange: Artists from Nigeria, Jamaica, Ecuador, Colombia, Israel, Cuba, Vietnam, Dominican Republic, Russia, and Haiti creating cross-cultural dialogue

• Community Building: 200+ cities worldwide engaged through our online Collage and Connect program since 2021

• Professional Development: Multiple artists achieving career milestones including grants, residencies, exhibitions, and sustainable art careers