Alliances
Miami Gardens Alliance
The North Dade 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 27 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
27 schools
19,804 Students
10 Organizations
592 Performances
59,203 Classroom Hours
Miami Gardens student participation rose from just 27% to 84% across 27 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.
Miami Gardens Elementary
16.
Myrtle Grove Elementary
17.
North County K-8
18.
North Glade Elementary School
19.
Skyway Elementary School
20.
Norland Middle School
21.
Norland Senior High
22.
Robert Renick Education Center
23.
Parkway Elementary
24.
Crestview Elementary
25.
Andover Middle School
26.
FIU Branch
27.
Community Center - North Miami Branches
SOUTH DADE ALLIANCE
SOUTH DADE ALLIANCE
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 28 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.
Impact Since 2024
28 schools
18,201 Students
10 Organizations
201 Performances
59,171 Classroom Hours
South Dade participation nearly tripled in one year, jumping from 15% to 40% across 28 schools.
Schools
01.
Gateway Environmental K-8
02.
South Dade Middle School
03.
South Dade Senior High School
04.
Air Base K-8
05.
Leisure City K-8
06.
Redland Elementary School
07.
Coconut Palm K-8
08.
Dr. William Chapman Elementary School
09.
Florida City Elementary School
10.
Homestead Middle School
11.
Mandarin Lakes K-8
12.
West Homestead K-8
13.
Homestead Senior High School
14.
Redondo Elementary School
15.
Old Cutler Presbyterian Church
16.
Avocado Elementary School
17.
Florida City - Branches
18.
Redland Middle School
19.
South Miami Heights Elementary
20.
Pine Villa Elementary School
21.
Miami Heights Elementary
22.
Cutler Bay Middle School
23.
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School
24.
Southwood Middle School
25.
Arthur and Polly Mays School for the Arts
26.
Southridge Senior High School
27.
Richmond Heights Middle
28.
Pine Villa Elementary
Catalyst Grantee Sites
Schools
01.
Miami Norland High School
02.
iPrep Academy North
03.
Ojus Elementary School
04.
David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center
05.
Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center
06.
Dr. Michael Krop Senior High School
07.
Norland Elementary School
08.
Norland Middle School
09.
Miami Carol City Senior High School
10.
Coconut Palm K-8
11.
Juvenile Justice Center Alternative Education
12.
Cutler Bay Middle School
13.
South Ridge Senior High School
14.
Morningside K-8 Academy (Summer only)
15.
Southwood Middle School
16.
Meadowlane Elementary
17.
Frederick Douglass Elementary
Partnered Organizations
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