For more information, visit our Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/859049077923069/
Report: Economic Impact of the Non-Profit Sector in Miami-Dade County 2020
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COVID-19 Resources for Artists, Arts Practitioners, Small Businesses, and Non-Profits
A work in progress. Check back for updates. ATTENTION: Even if you do not file for IRS income tax, you are still eligible for IRS COVID-19 relief funds! Enter Info Here Non-Profit Loan Forgiveness Update Newly added 6/10/20: Miami-Dade Artists Support! (MÁS!) Grants Program The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation and the Miami-Dade County Department of […]
The Artpocalypse has been Postponed
Dear Friends, Family, and Fans, Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, we must postpone the Artpocalypse event. Yes, it is probably what you think. But, due to confidentiality agreements, we are not allowed to discuss the details. We are planning to work on producing it in the future and will let you know as […]
***BAHAMAS RELIEF INFORMATION***
>>>BAHAMAS RELIEF INFORMATION<<< Dear Friends, Family, and Fans, As Hurricane Dorian devastates Bahamas, many organizations and people in the South Florida area have lept to organize relief efforts. Many people have asked us how they can help. Below is a short list of just a few of the many different individuals and organizations helping the […]
#ArtsLaunch2019 September 7, 2019
Life Is Art Announces NEW Program “Plugged In”
Dear Friends, Life Is Art is excited to announce our newest program, “Plugged In!” This connects event planners, industry professionals, businesses, and private entertainment seekers to local artists, entertainers, and production crew. We welcome Salome Garcia as our newest team member heading up this program! Get plugged in to our vast network to enhance your […]
Life Is Art End of 2016 Update – “Crossroads and New Beginnings”
A letter from Founding Director, James Echols, Happy Holidays to all our Life Is Art Lovers! I would like to take a little time to talk to you personally about Life Is Art and our commitment to this community. Though you have not heard from us very much in 2016, Life Is Art has been […]
Life Is Art Call for Artists for Art Deco Weekend Poster Contest, Deadline August 31, 2015
Call to Artists for Art Deco Weekend 2016 Official Poster Life Is Art is very excited to once again be joining the Art Deco Weekend for 2016! As something new for this year, we are hosting an open artist contest for the Official Poster Art. You can win a free booth and a solo show […]
Nominate Your Favorite Philanthropist for the National Philanthropy Day 2015 Awards Deadline June 6, 2015
The Association of Fundraising Professionals continues its tradition of honoring the local philanthropic community at the annual National Philanthropy Day Awards luncheon, which will take place on Thursday, November 12, 2015. Each year, several hundred members of the community gather to recognize and celebrate the who’s who of Miami philanthropy. In 1985, AFP Miami initiated […]
Life Is Art supports: AFP Miami Wynwood Art Crawl on May 13, 2015
AFP Miami Wynwood Art Crawl Wednesday, May 13, 6:30pm – 9:00pm Cafe Babbo (Baccano) 97 Northwest 25th Street #103 Miami, FL 33127 Members Complimentary Admission Future members $15 in advance/$20 door Register here www.AFPMiami.org Complimentary bites and first wine or beer free. Plenty of metered street parking. Join the Association of Fundraising Professionals Miami for […]
National Philanthropy Day 2015 Call for Nominations
Life Is Art is happy to support AFP Miami and encourage everyone to put in their nominations for your favorite philanthropist. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – The Association of Fundraising Professionals – AFP Miami continues its tradition of honoring the local philanthropic […]
Life Is Art Supports the Record Man Documentary Premiere at Miami International Film Festival March 10, 2015
A note from your Director: A little known fact is that I worked for Henry Stone for 10 of the 12 years I have lived in Miami. Stone was in the music business in Miami for well over sixty years. The name “Soul Of Miami” was actually inspired by the Miami Soul music from Henry […]
Meet Life Is Art at the Taste Of Cuba Festival at Hialeah Park February 28 – March 1, 2015
The Taste Of Cuba festival is this weekend at Hialeah Park and they donated a space to Life Is Art! Come out, see artist Ileana Collazo painting live, register for a chance to win an original piece of art, and enjoy some true traditional Cuban cuisine, music and entertainment. Entry is free! Free Parking! February […]
Life Is Art Supports: Association of Fundraising Professionals Romancing Your Donors on February 25, 2015
This educational program from our friends at the Association of Fundraising Professionals is recommended for all non-profit executives, staff, and volunteers. Learn how to keep your donors happy. Definitely check it out! – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Association of Fundraising Professionals Romancing Your Donors […]
Past Knight Arts Challenge Winners
All the past Miami Knight Arts Challenge Winners. We will keep this page updated with each new set of winners. Original information from KnightArts.org – – – – – – – – – – 2014 $2.29 million Pop-up Art Book Store Ignites Conversation Recipient: Amanda Keeley Award: $50,000 To foster dialogue surrounding the visual arts, […]
Save the Date and Your Money for Give Miami Day on November 20, 2014
Life Is Art is dedicated to creating positive change in the community through arts and culture with events and education. Founded in January of 2009, we have produced nearly one-hundred events engaging local artists, residents and businesses. Through money raised during #GiveMiamiDay we hope to be able to increase our outreach, impacting more lives in […]
Life Is Art joins Amazon Smile – Shop and Support!
Life Is Art Inc Life Is Art has joined Amazon Smile! Shop & Support Now you can support your favorite local arts organization while doing your regular shopping. You can easily select us by clicking here, or just be sure to select us as your chosen charity when you check out! A
Announcement: Life Is Art at Spectrum Miami 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Nicole Kasak nk@kasakmedia.com SPECTRUM Miami Art Show, part of Miami Art Week and Art Basel Miami, will incorporate a wide range of local artists and emerging spaces into this year’s show through programs like Art Labs and Late Night. Life is Art and Yo Miami have been designated as an […]
Join Contemporary Art Projects USA at the SeaFair to Support Life Is Art on June 6, 2014
On June 6, 2014 Join Contemporary Art Projects USA at the SeaFair to Support Life Is Art during the Downtown First Friday Art Night! Purchase an Anabel Rub-Peicher mini edition of her flower sculptures and Contemporary Art Projects USA will donate a portion of the proceeds to Life Is Art! This is a beautiful and […]
Life Is Art Supports #LunchPoems by @ArtsBizMiami during O,Miami Poetry Month
#LunchPoems by @ArtsBizMiami during O,Miami Poetry Month
PhilanthroFest Discount for Non-Profit Organizations from Life Is Art
Dear NPO and Charity friends of Life Is Art, If your organization is planning on participating in PhilanthroFest, we have some good news for you. PhilanthroFest has opened up 25 more spaces and have extended a discount code to Life Is Art friends. Click here to sign up and use the discount code “SOL” to […]
Artist Interview with Kai Guetta by Tatiana Enriquez
Artist Kai Guetta By Tatiana Enriquez Get to know West Coast artist Kai Guetta; straight outta Cali reppin’ Hip-Hop Royalty. “I come through your hood, stuntin’ in my yellow Lam Murcielago..I do a little house shoppin’, and buy me a crib… I touched the Hollywood paper, go and shoot me some flicks…” These lyrics, from […]
Life Is Art Supports Philanthropy Miami 2014 Conference on March 21 and April 16, 2014
On March 21st and April 16th, Leave A Legacy is hosting a two day conference called Philanthropy Miami 2014. The focus will be on creating synergies and collaborations, as well as fundraising and other topics critical to the success of non-profits. Information is below. You can download the full schedule and registration here: Philanthropy Miami […]
From Leave A Legacy: Philanthropy Miami Shark Tank Deadline March 3, 2014
This one is really cool. An opportunity for creatives and changemakers to help solve some of the problems in our community. It is all about collaboration, so get together and definitely check this one out! – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Philanthropy Miami Shark Tank […]
A Busy February for Life Is Art
February is Full of Life Is Art! Dear Life Is Art Friends, We told you we were ramping this up this year! First, a quick look back at the beginning of 2014. January was quite busy for Life Is Art and February is shaping up to be just as busy! To recap January, we started […]
Eats & Beats – Save $20 and Support Life Is Art on February 22, 2014
Eats & Beats – Grub & Jam during Food & Wine Week Miami Supports Life Is Art Use Code: “Lifeisart” to Save $20! A portion of your ticket will be donated to Life Is Art. Eats & Beats is the answer to those looking for an amazing food and wine event without the red velvet […]
Life Is Art supports Unite 4: Good Day of Unity Miami on January 20, 2014
Life Is Art supports Unite 4: Good Unite 4: Good ‘Day Of Unity’ Launches In Miami To Foster Acts Of Kindness, Public Service & Positive Community Action Citywide Volunteer Activities are Scheduled for January 20th, 2014 and an Evening Celebration will Feature a Musical Performance by Award Winning Recording Artist Flo Rida Unite 4: Good […]
Announcing the Life Is Art T-Shirt 2013 Winner! Congratulations Nicole Gaytonn
Congratulations Nicole Gaytonn! Congratulations to Nicole Gaytonn for winning the first ever Life Is Art T-Shirt Art Contest! The contest was held during October and November of 2013, through Creativglu.com. Artists uploaded their designs, which incorporated the words “Life Is Art” and the fans voted on their favorites. The votes were totally secret and nobody […]
Thank you to Spectrum Miami for Supporting Life Is Art!
During Art Basel Miami Art Week 2013, the Spectrum Miami fair, produced by Redwood Media Group, committed to raise funds for Life Is Art. Instead of charging a ticket fee to the Spectrum fair, they asked for a donation to our organization. We at Life Is Art are so thankful to them for giving back […]
MEDIA ALERT – Life Is Art T-Shirt Award and Art Basel Welcome Party at Cafe Babbo on December 2, 2013
Life Is Art, Inc. 1334 Euclid Ave, #10 Miami Beach, FL 33139 lifeisartfest.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: James Echols Life Is Art T-Shirt Award and Art Basel Welcome Party Sponsored by SPECTRUM Miami Join Life Is Art for our biggest party in years! After almost five years in business and many requests, Life Is Art […]
Life Is Art Supports Give Miami Day on November 20, 2013
Dear Life Is Art Friends, Fans and Followers, Tomorrow, November 20th is designated as “Give Miami Day”. On this day, all donations between the value of $25 and $10,000 given to registered non-profits at www.givemiamiday.com will have a percentage of that donation matched by The Miami Foundation, supported by Knight Foundation, Marlins Foundation and The […]
Final Details for Arts and the Affordable Care Act Seminar on November 18
Arts and the Affordable Care Act Seminar Final Details The Arts and the Affordable Care Act Seminar is coming up soon. Below please find important details for attendees. Date/Time: Monday, November 18, 3:00pm-6:00pm Location: HistoryMiami Address: 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130, Google Map Driving Directions From I-95 Northbound: Exit onto NW 2nd St […]
Very Important Information from Life Is Art
From: Life Is Art Dear Artists, Arts Professionals and Art Lovers, You know we work very hard to support our South Florida artists. It is of the utmost importance to a mature city to have a thriving artist community. I hope you will give me just a few minutes of your time to discuss a […]
Big Changes for Life Is Art
Dear Friends of Life Is Art, I have a big, exciting announcement. We started Life Is Art back in January of 2009 (actually, the idea came about in October 2008). Our first show was March 2009, and since then we have produced over 60 events, big and small. What may surprise many of you is […]
Life Is Art Upcoming News: T-shirt Art Contest and More
Dear Life Is Art Lovers, James here, your indomitable founder. I hope you are all having an awesome week. We are very excited about our big t-shirt contest and I wanted to talk a little about it personally. I hope you will bear with me. By some wonderful opportunity, we found ourselves with a bit […]
News: Archbishop Curley Notre Dame Prep Announces Partnership with Arts for Learning
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Archbishop Curley Notre Dame Prep Announces Partnership with Arts for Learning. Visual Arts Classes Begin June 17, 2013. Miami, FL…May 15, 2013…Archbishop Curley Notre Dame Prep announces partnership with Arts for Learning (A4L) and will provide quality art instruction for students, in grades 6 to 9, commencing with summer art classes offered […]
Life Is Art News and Upcoming
Happy Holidays! Hello Life Is Art Friends: Whatever you celebrate this time of your, we wish you the happiest of times and much success and joy in the coming new year. We are looking forward to 2013 with some big plans and BIG surprises! Hopefully we can bring you all that we plan to do. […]
Life Is Art supports the Arts & Business Council Ignition Arts Board Match Kickoff Party on September 7, 2012
Life Is Art Supports: Arts & Business Council Ignition Arts Board Match Kickoff Party Friday, September 7, 2012, 5:30pm-7:30pm Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College 600 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL Tickets: $20 advance, $25 at the door Call 305-326-1021 or visit www.artsbizmiami.org Fire up your passion for the arts! “Board†Games, Prizes, Flash Art Wine […]
From Arts and Business Council of Miami: Job Opening Programs and Communications Coordinator
Are you looking for an awesome position in the Arts? Now is your chance! The Arts & Business Council of Miami is looking for a new Programs & Communications Coordinator. More details below. Apply fast because I am sure this position is going to go quickly. – – – – – – – – – […]
Life Is Art News: The Art/Work Conference Coming September 2012
The Art/Work Conference has been Postponed until 2013! Please keep an eye out for new details. The Art/Work Conference The Business Conference for The Arts produced by Life Is Art DATE: September 7-9, 2012, During DWNTWN ART DAYS LOCATION: TBA, Downtown Miami EDUCATEÂ artists, arts professionals and art lovers. INFORM artists and organizations of resources available […]
Philanthrofest Unites South Florida’s Not-For-Profits For First Ever Large-Scale Community Event on April 14, 2012
Philanthrofest Unites South Florida’s Not-For-Profits For First Ever Large-Scale Community Event The free outdoor event will raise awareness for local organizations on April 14, 2012 MIAMI, FL – (March 20, 2012) – PhilanthroFest, the first of its kind outdoor festival showcasing South Florida’s philanthropic organizations, community resources and cultural arts, will take place Saturday, April […]
Press Release: First Annual Philanthrofest Unites South Florida’s Philanthropic and Cultural Community on April 14, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACTS Tyler Sminkey or Nicole Kasak tyler@tspublicrelations.com or nicolekasak@gmail.com (786) 390-8510 or (813) 966-4314 FIRST ANNUAL ‘PHILANTHROFEST’ UNITES SOUTH FLORIDA’S NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMMUNITY AND RAISES AWARENESS FOR LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS Local Event and Community Networking Gurus, Life Is Art and Miami Crawls, Join Forces to Create Annual Philanthropic Event for South Florida MIAMI […]
Press Release: “Get The Green Light” G*Spot Tour
“Get The Green Light” G*Spot Tour www.gspotartproject.com for more info (Miami, September 2011): Ten Miami-based Artists, Grolsch European Lager and curator Claire Breukel team up to give you the “go ahead†you’ve been waiting for. Wilder than the look on your face is Get The Green Light, an exhibition of ten works that make up […]
Life Is Art Joins Multiversal for Art Basel Week 2011
Life Is Art Joins Multiversal for Art Basel Week 2011 The week of Art Basel Miami Beach is arguably the biggest week for contemporary art in the world. It is certainly the biggest art week in the U.S.A. To best support the south Florida art community, Life Is Art has joined forces with KAZILLA of […]
Press Release: Help the community and have fun, what could be better?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Life Is Art and PARK Project present a fantastic night of FUNdraising at a price anyone can afford! Monday, June 2, 2011 (Miami, FL) – Some people talk about doing something, some people do. When they perceive a need, some people move to fill it, rather than just sit around complaining. This […]
Press Release: Life Is Art Showcases South Florida at The Shops at Boca Center on April 30th, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Annette Peikert annette@lifeisartfest.org Tracy Adamsky tracy@abovead.com Life Is Art Showcases South Florida at The Shops at Boca Center on April 30th, 2011 A full day of art, music, fashion, performance and more! Right now, South Florida is one of the most exciting and dynamic emerging art scenes in the world. With […]
Press Release: Miami Art Museum and Miami Dade College InterAmerican Campus Form Collaboration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Miami Art Museum and Miami Dade College InterAmerican Campus Form Collaboration to Bring More Meaningful Art Opportunities to Student Body Partnership Supported by MetLife Foundation Museum and Community Connections Grant MIAMI – February 28, 2011 – Miami Art Museum and Miami Dade College’s (MDC) InterAmerican Campus will collaborate on a project that […]
Life Is Art Update Feb 16, 2011
Greetings Art Peoples! This is going be a big update; we have a LOT coming up. First, thanks to everyone who came out to the seminar on Tuesday. We had a full house and had to even pull up a few stools because we ran out of chairs! I hope everyone learned a lot, met […]
Art Basel Information
Hello everyone! Is everyone as excited as me about the upcoming Art Basel Week? For those that do not know, we also operate a website called Soul Of Miami, which is a calendar site of events going on around South Florida. http://www.soulofmiami.org Every year we post a vast list of events going on around Art […]
COUNTY ARTS BUDGET: We Need Your Help – September 13, 2010
Received this from the Arts for Learning organization. VERY important information about YOUR arts budget. Take action now! Contact the Arts Action Alliance- artsaction@gmail.com – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Dear Friends and Supporters of Arts for Learning, We need […]
From Miami-Dade County Department Of Cultural Affairs: Cultural Affairs Town Meeting Scheduled
A very important county meeting is coming up on August 4th. There will be a discussion on the proposed budget for the upcoming year and how it impacts the arts. It is open to the public, so if you can go and participate, we highly recommend it. – – – – – – – – […]
Please Vote! Help bring $50,000 to the south Florida Arts!
Life Is Art has entered the Pepsi Refresh Project to bring $50,000 to the south Florida arts and community! Yes, you read that right, fifty-thousand dollars. That money goes straight to support you, the arts and community. http://www.refresheverything.com/lifeisart We need your help. We need you to show your support by voting. Vote ONCE (just once) […]
Life Is Art Results from the Knight Arts Challenge 2010
Hello Everyone! As you know, we submitted several proposals to the Knight Arts Challenge, nine in total. All nine were turned down. The Knight Foundation received nearly 1000 ideas and I am sure they picked some awesome ones. We look forward to congratulating all the winners. However, this does not stop us at all. I […]
Knight Foundation Names Dennis Scholl as VP of Arts
Knight Foundation Names Vice President of Arts Renowned Arts Philanthropist and Contemporary Collector Dennis Scholl Will Expand Knight’s Cultural Arts Program Nationwide Dennis Scholl , Miami program director for the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, will take on a new role as vice president / arts to develop a nationwide cultural arts program […]
From Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs: The 2010 State of the Arts in Miami-Dade County Address on April 19, 2010
Received this from the county. A very important meeting and probably a good networking opportunity. Highly recommended. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – — – The 2010 State of the Arts in Miami-Dade County Address will be given by Adolfo […]
Life Is Art News for February 10, 2010
Hey Everyone, Just a quick update with some very important news. 1) The ESSENCE for February is cancelled. We are very happy that our host, Parafernalia got a big job so they will not be available. But, this means no art walk after-party this month. There is so much going on this weekend, though, so […]
from the Division of Cultural Affairs: Help us spread the word about news and information
The Florida Division of Cultural Affairs asked us to help them spread the word about their new communications policy. Please read below for further information. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Greetings from the Division of Cultural […]
From the Wallflower Gallery: Organization meeting regarding need to move on February 1, 2010
Received this call for help from Bibi Andrade. It is originally from the Wallflower Gallery. For those that do not know, the Wallflower has been an alternative culture bastion for the past 13 years in downtown Miami. They are in danger of closing down permanently, if something is not done. The building is being torn […]
From Art Studio Miami: Little Haiti Based Non-Profit Responds to Meek’s Call for Leadership
We received this very moving information about how one local art studio is responding to the Haiti emergency. If you can help, the contact info is below. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 22, 2010 Contact: […]
Life Is Art In Need of Help
Hello Everyone! Normally, we at Life Is Art are the ones providing services to the community, but today, we are in need of some services. We have some legal and tax documents to process and they need to be reviewed by the professionals. We are in need of both a lawyer and a CPA that […]
Life Is Art Holiday and New Year Update
Holiday Greetings Everyone! Just a quick note to let you know what is up with LIA. We are mostly out of town for the holidays and have spotty internet access, so if we are slow to reply to any emails or phone calls, we apologize in advance, but rest assured, we are still working hard […]
From Arts at St Johns – We want your stories for History of Miami Beach the Musical
This in from the great folks at Arts at St. Johns. Want to be in a musical? Have any stories to tell? Give them a shout now! – – – – – – – – – – – – – – WISH YOU WERE HERE – the history of Miami Beach – The Musical has […]
Locust Projects presents Special Edition Artworks – TM Sisters and Kate Gilmore
Some great news from our really good friends at Locust Projects.. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Locust Projects is pleased to announce a limited edition artwork by the TM Sisters. This piece was made in conjunction with the Miami-based artists’ exhibition at Locust Projects WHIRL […]
Life Is Art Recap for Monday November 16, 2009
Greetings Art Lovers! This past week was kind of a busy one for the Life Is Art crew. Out promoting and supporting the south Florida art scene, just like always. – – – On Tuesday, Nov. 10th, we had a very nice Creative Connections, our fifth one already! It was hosted by Tamarind Thai restaurant. […]
From The Miami Coalition: Art Works! Partnership Forum
A really cool forum on using arts in community service. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Friday, November 6, 2009 i 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Miami Art Museum Auditorium i 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL Registration Fee: $15 per person (includes lunch) Please […]
Life Is Art Fast Update for October 22
Greetings Life Is Art Fans! I come bringing good news and a very short time-span to tell you about it all, so this is going to be really quick. After a few weeks off, we have a LOT coming up. 1) November 1, Downtowner Mini-Fest on the River: 10 Great artists, music, food, drinks and […]
Bike to Build Fiesta Team Miami Ford Fiesta Pull for Habitat for Humanity with Sex and the Beach, Brad A Schenck, Life Is Art & Soul Of Miami October 4 2009
Bike to Build ~ Fiesta Team Miami Ford Fiesta Pull for Habitat for Humanity at Bike Miami Days *Brad A Schenck, Sex and the Beach, Life Is Art & Soul of Miami and take the Ford Fiesta for another ride down Flagler to help Habitat for Humanity October 4, 9am-2pm Pull takes place at NOON. […]
Life Is Art News Tuesday, September 28, 2009
Greetings Everyone! Well, we have a bit of news and some other odds and ends so here we go. DOWNTOWNER POSTPONED First up, we are postponing the Downtowner Arts on the River event for now. As soon as we have a new date secured, we will let everyone know. We are dedicated to only bringing […]
Save The Arts In Miami
Okay, wall of text warning: this is going to be a really long post. As you hopefully know, the county commission is meeing on September 17th to finalize the FY 2009-2010 budget. They proposed cutting a massive chunk out of the arts funding. Anyone in the arts knows that this is not only needed for […]
From Miami Art Group: Clearance SALE at Miami Art Group
Miami Art Group is having a big sale, selling off some art and furniture! Might be a good time to snag yourself something nice. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Miami Art Group This is the ART SALE you’ve been waiting for! Up to […]
From The Frost Art Museum: A Special Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteering is a great way to do good works while at the same time getting some good networking, as well as learning more about the art world.. Here is a volunteer opportunity that we received from The Frost Art Museum. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
Life Is Art Update Post Earth as of 8/27/09
Greetings Life Is Artians! Another update on what we are working on. If anyone feels we are sending out too many (or too few) messages, definitely let us know! First off, thanks to the many people who came out to Earth Is Art this past Saturday. I hope that everyone enjoyed it and found some […]
Lincoln Road Pedestrian Mall is turning 50
Lincoln Road is the second pedestrian Mall in the country designed in the Post-War Era, by a Mid-Century Modern (MiMO) architect Morris Lapidus. See for yourself his green, lush tropical wonderland where he convinced a City that a “car never bought anything!†and closed Carl Fisher’s Lincoln Road into a pedestrian mall in 1960. Help […]
Actors & Actresses Needed for SoBe Arts’ Expanding Theater Program
This from SoBe Institute of the Arts, a great organization bringing needed arts education to the community, youth and adults. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – SOBE INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS IS AUDITIONING AND INTERVIEWING ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL ACTORS & ACTRESSES FOR AN EXPANDING THEATER EDUCATION PROGRAM […]
From Lowe Art Museum: Miami-Dade County Grant update
More information about the county’s proposed cuts to the arts budget from the Lowe Art Museum. Some good dates here for meetings. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Dear Lowe Art Museum Supporters, I am writing to update our members and supporters […]
From Independent Collectors: You may not have heard about us
Not sure about this, but it looks interesting if you are a collector of contemporary art. Received this the other day from the ArtNexus list. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – You may not have heard about us: Independent Collectors Hi, we’re collecting […]
Press Release from Lower Not Your Pants My Friends
A new organization trying to get a large group of artists together for mutual benefit. Read over the release and see if it is for you! Jorge is also a friend and supporter of Life Is Art, so be sure to say hi when you see him and one of our events and I am […]
Arts Funding Update from Miami Light Project – What you can do to support arts in Miami-Dade County
We are still fighting the fight to keep arts funding going in Miami-Dade County. Apparantly the commissioners cannot understand how much extra economic activity the arts actually fuel. This came in from Miami Light Project. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
Short Film looking for an Executive Producer
Our good friend Marjory is looking for an executive producer to work with her on getting her script to screen. If you are interested, please contact her at the address listed below. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – La Fuente (The Fountain) […]
Fritz Haeg seeking front-yard gardener stories for new edition of Edible Estates
We recently received this call from the office of Fritz Haeg. They are looking for stories from folks who are front yard gardeners for a new book. If you have any, send them along! Maybe you’ll get featured. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
Press Release for the launch of ArtBump.com – Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Our good friend, David Collado, has launched this really cool site to promote the arts, ArtBump.com. You go there and can post up stuff that you like, artists, galleries, arts events, live bands, anything art related. People can go and vote and discuss. Check it out! www.artbump.com – – – – – – – – […]
Life Is Art on PlumTV!
Our good friend and supporter, Martin Solorzano, posted up Plum TV’s Top 5 Things To Do Next Week – 8/10 – 8/16 and look who landed on the list! 3. 8/11/09 Life Is Art Creative Connections & River Of Art Showcase To see the whole list of fun things to do next week, head on […]
Life Is Art Updates – Lots going on!
Good morning Life Is Art Fans! (or whenever you read this) A few quick updates for you. We have a lot going on these days so I will cover a bunch in one email instead of drowning you in many. * Coming right up this Tuesday, August 11 Creative Connections 3 and River Of Art […]
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs Town Hall Meeting 8/3/09
It’s interesting that they hold this when most people with jobs cannot go to it. But, if you are in a position to be able to attend, I highly recommend it. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – The Miami-Dade County Department of […]
From MGLFF – We need your help to save Arts & Culture in Miami-Dade
This one is from the Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival organization. So much angst over this. Hopefully we can convince the Commission to do the right thing. Each of these have a little bit of a different perspective, that is why we are posting them all. – – – – – – – – […]
From New World Symphony – Save the Arts! Take Action Now!
Yes, indeed, everyone is up in arms. Here is one from New World Symphony. Yes, I am going to post every letter that we get. And I know we have more coming. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
From FUNDarte – URGENT – Please help save arts funding in Miami-Dade County
Oh yeah, they are coming in from all over! This one is from FUNDarte. Get involved! – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Dear Friend of FUNDarte: We need your help. The cultural community in Miami-Dade is in serious jeopardy. Action is needed […]
From The Lowe Art Museum – The Arts in Miami-Dade in serious jeopardy – please help today
These are coming in from all over. Here is another call for action from the Lowe Art Museum. Are you getting the impression this is a big issue, yet? – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Dear Lowe Art Museum Supporters, […]
Alert! Miami Science Museum Needs Your Support July 21!
Miami-Dade County Commission Meeting on the proposed cultural arts budget cuts Tuesday July 21st. Here is yet another report on the upcoming funding cuts, this one from Miami Science Museum. They are asking for people to go to the City Commission meeting on Tuesday, July 21. If you can make it, I highly recommend you […]
ALERT! From CityLoftArt – Stolen Artwork from Irmaly
This just came in from CityLoftArt in the Design District. Terrible news is that they had a break in recently and some works were taken. If you have any information, please contact them at the information listed below. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
URGENT! From Miami Light Project – Please help save arts funding in Miami-Dade County
So, here is another commentary regarding the proposed arts funding cuts, this time from Miami Light Project. This is a really important issue for everyone, not just the people in the arts. The cultural health of a city affects everyone. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
More Info about the proposed art budget from Miami Art Zine
Miami Art Zine has posted a really good article regarding the need for action on the proposed budget for Miami-Dade. Excerpt below. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – For the Price of a Ticket Admission barely scratches the surface in presenting the arts By John […]
From Tiger Tail Productions – Please move on this today. Vital to Miami Dade cultural community
This just came in from Tiger Tail Productions. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – July 16, 2009 Dear Friend of Tigertail and Friend of the Miami Dade Cultural Community, We need your help. Action steps are needed today. A bulletin came from Michael Spring, Director […]
From Local Motion – Miami’s mayor yesterday released the FY2009-20010 budget and it includes cuts to the arts
From Local Motion. – – – – – – – – – – – – – Miami’s mayor yesterday released the FY2009-20010 budget and it includes cuts and workforce reductions to fill a $427 million projected budget gap. Should this budget be adopted, it will require the elimination of nearly all of the Department’s grants […]
Reminder – Life Is Art Call for Artists Deadline, Networker, and More
Greetings Life Is Art Fans! Going to cover a few things for this post, so we do not have to hit you with too many. We have a lot of stuff going on, so be sure to check it all out. 1) The Call for Artists for our next show, Earth Is Art is almost […]
Press Release: Bass Partners with New World School of the Arts and Walgreens
Press release from the Bass Museum of Art in Miami Beach. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Bass Partners with New World School of the Arts and Walgreens FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Miami Beach, FL – (June 23, 2009) – The Bass Museum and […]
Savvy Times brings artist group health insurance
The great folks at Savvy Times have worked out a deal to provide group health insurance for artists and the community. Lots of artists do not have good, affordable health coverage because they are independent and do not get it through an employer. If you are looking for affordable insurance, check out the information below, […]
Reminder – Life Is Art Creative Connections Artistic Networker is tonight! Tuesday, June 23
Just a quick reminder that Creative Connections is tonight! That is Tuesday, June 23, 7pm-10pm. Location: Brikolodge in Mid-Town (near Target), 3301 NE 1st Ave, Unit L207, Miami, FL. Come by, enjoy some complimentary wine and snacks, network with other people in the artistic fields, listen to a short professional development presentation by Reed V. […]
Education – SoBe Arts Summer Program 2009
Sobe Arts is a great organization based in Miami Beach. They do education and arts programs. They are having a summer arts program with activities for people of all ages and in all disciplines. Definitely check it out if it is something you are interested, Life Is Art recommends Sobe Arts. – – – – […]
