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

Annual Youth Music Festival

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.

Crestview Elementary School

10.

Excel Kids (Benjamin Franklin)

11.

Excel Kids (Miami Gardens)

12.

FIU

13.

K.C. Kiddie Care Preschool & Daycare

14.

Lake Stevens Elementary School

15.

Lake Stevens Middle School

16.

Little Stars Academy 1

17.

Little Stars Academy 2

18.

Miami Gardens Elementary School

19.

Myrtle Grove Elementary School

20.

Norland Middle School

21.

Norland Senior High School

22.

North County K-8

23.

North Glade Elementary School

24.

North Miami - Branches

25.

Robert Renick Educational Center

26.

Skyway Elementary School

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.