The City of Miami Beach is investing in the revitalization of Miami Beach commercial corridors with an experiential cultural artist residency within vacant spaces. Open House will activate empty spaces in Miami Beach commercial districts by attracting, retaining and supporting the revitalization of our artistic community.
Privately owned vacant spaces will serve as free workspaces, studios, exhibition space and communal areas that encourage dialogue and collaboration. In partnership with participating property owners, Open House will provide the space and support necessary for peer to peer collaborations to emerge and breed new art forms that benefit the City’s entire artistic community.
Open House will provide free space and financial support to qualifying artists and non-profit cultural organizations. A stipend of $2,500 will accompany each occupancy to cover anticipated costs, which may include:
- Moving expenses;
- Insurance, supplies, parking and utilities; and
- Marketing and publicity
The goal of Open House is to entice artists to Miami Beach and unite residents and businesses through art. The project is geared toward stimulating Miami Beach commercial corridors by providing a place of connection, forging a point of interest, and allowing artists to fabricate a space for exchange among a cross section of creative influencers and the community. We encourage artists to sell work, increase their network, collaborate with Miami Beach institutions and exhibit their work. We encourage property owners to bring innovative cultural business to Miami Beach, through this project, and create a place for cultural tourism.
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