Alliances
North Dade Arts Alliance
The North Dade Arts 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 & Community Sites
19,804 Students
10 Organizations
592 Performances
59,203 Classroom Hours
Miami Gardens student participation rose from just 27% to 84% across 27 schools.
2025-26 Sites
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.
Andover Middle School
02.
Barbara Hawkins Elementary School
03.
Brentwood Elementary School
04.
Building Tools Learning Center
05.
Carol City Elementary School
06.
Carol City Middle School
07.
Carol City Senior High School
08.
Celebrity Kids Club of Miami Gardens
09.
Excel Kids (Benjamin Franklin)
10.
Excel Kids (Miami Gardens)
11.
FIU
12.
K.C. Kiddie Care Preschool & Daycare
13.
Lake Stevens Elementary School
14.
Lake Stevens Middle School
15.
Little Stars Academy 1
16.
Little Stars Academy 2
17.
Miami Gardens Elementary School
18.
Myrtle Grove Elementary School
19.
Norland Middle School
20.
Norland Senior High School
21.
North County K-8
22.
North Glade Elementary School
23.
North Miami - Branches
24.
Robert Renick Educational Center
25.
Skyway Elementary School
SOUTH DADE ALLIANCE
SOUTH DADE ALLIANCE
SOUTH DADE ALLIANCE
South Dade Arts Alliance
Launched for the first time in the 2024–2025 school year, the South Dade Arts Alliance builds on the success of the North Dade 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 & Community Sites
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.
2025-26 Sites
01.
Air Base K-8
02.
Avocado Elementary School
03.
Coconut Palm K-8
04.
Dr. William Chapman Elementary School
05.
Florida City - Branches
06.
Florida City Elementary School
07.
Gateway Environmental K-8
08.
Homestead Middle School
09.
Homestead Senior High School
10.
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School
11.
Leisure City K-8
12.
Mandarin Lakes K-8
13.
Old Cutler Presbyterian Church
14.
Pine Villa Elementary School
15.
Redland Elementary School
16.
Redland Middle School
17.
Redondo Elementary School
18.
Richmond Heights Middle School
19.
Robert Russa Moton Elementary School
20.
South Dade Middle School
21.
South Dade Senior High School
22.
Southridge Senior High School
23.
West Homestead K-8
Catalyst Grantee Sites
Schools
01.
Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts
02.
Carol City Senior High School
03.
Cutler Bay Middle School
04.
David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center
05.
Dr. Michael Krop Senior High School
06.
Frederick Douglas Elementary
07.
iPrep Academy
08.
Meadowlane Elementary
09.
Miami Gardens Elementary
10.
Miami Heights Elementary
11.
Morningside K-8
12.
Norland Elementary School
13.
Norland Middle School
14.
Norland Senior High School
15.
Southwood Middle School
16.
Meadowlane Elementary
17.
Frederick Douglass Elementary
Partnered Organizations
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