Alliances

Miami Gardens Alliance

The Miami Gardens Music Alliance is a citywide commitment to ensure that every young person has access to the transformative power of music and arts education. Ten partner organizations are working collaboratively across 19 schools and community sites, guaranteeing equitable access to high-quality arts programming for all youth in Miami Gardens. Through this coordinated effort, students experience measurable gains in academic performance, school attendance, and positive youth development.

Impact Since 2020

19 schools

15,125 Students

10 Organizations

592 Performances

58,426 Classroom Hours

Annual Youth Music Festival

Miami Gardens student participation rose from just 27% to 84% across 19 schools.

Schools

1. Barbara Hawkins Elementary 2. Brentwood Elementary 3. Carol City Elementary School 4. Carol City Middle School 5. Carol City High School 6. Lake Stevens Middle School 7. Lake Stevens Elementary School 8. Miami Gardens Elementary School 9. Myrtle Grove Elementary 10. North County k-8 11. North Glade Elementary School 12. Skyway Elementary School 13. Miami Gardens Branches

01.

Barbara Hawkins Elementary

02.

Brentwood Elementary

03.

Building Tools Learning Center

04.

Carol City Elementary

05.

Carol City Middle School

06.

Carol City High School

07.

Celebrity Kids Club of Miami Gardens

08.

Excel Kids (Miami Gardens)

09.

Excel Kids (Benjamin Fraklin)

10.

Greater Love Academy

11.

K.C Kiddie Care Preschool & Daycare

12.

Lake Stevens Middle School

13.

Lake Stevens Elementary School

14.

Little Stars Academy 1

15.

Little Stars Academy 2

16.

Miami Gardens Elementary

17.

Myrtle Grove Elementary

18.

North County K-8

19.

North Glade Elementary School

20.

Skyway Elementary School

21.

Norland Middle School

22.

Norland Senior High

23.

Robert Renick Education Center

24.

Parkway Elementary

25.

Crestview Elementary

26.

Andover Middle School

27.

FIU Branch

28.

Community Center - North Miami Branches

SOUTH DADE ALLIANCE

South Dade Alliance

Launched for the first time in the 2024–2025 school year, the South Dade Arts Alliance builds on the success of the Miami Gardens model to ensure every young person in the region has access to transformative music and arts education. Ten organizations are working in partnership across 19 schools and community sites, creating a united ecosystem of opportunity. Led by Arts Access Miami, the Alliance aligns programs, strengthens collaboration, and amplifies impact by telling the powerful story of South Dade’s youth, culture, and creativity.