Venue waivers are available for nonprofit arts organizations that will present performing arts activities in Miami Beach. These performing arts activities include: dance, film, theatre, opera, and music.

Community Benefit Fund Fee Waiver for The Miami Beach Bandshell
Six (6) renal waivers will be available for events taking place from January 2025 through June 2025. The remaining six (6) waivers will be available for events taking place from July 2025 through December 2025.
This waiver includes all Facility Rental Fees (up to $4,000 per day) and up to $2,500 in Technical Fees.
All Bandshell Waivers for Events "January 2025 - June 2025" have been awarded.
- Submission Deadline: August 23, 2024
- CAC Review/Approval: September 5, 2024
Event Date: July 2025 - December 2025
- Submission Deadline: January 24, 2025
- CAC Review/Approval: February 2025

Community Benefit Fund Fee Waiver for Theater at the Colony Theater
The Cultural Arts Council may issue up to 12 rental waivers per calendar year to qualified nonprofit organizations for use of the Colony Theater.
For Theater Only. This waiver includes all Facility Rental Fees (up to $4,000 per day). No Technical Fees are included.

Community Benefit Fund Fee Waiver for SoundScape Wall
The Cultural Arts Council may issue up to 10 grants annually for the use of the SoundScape projection wall and sound system to qualified nonprofit organizations. Restrictions apply.
This waiver includes all Facility Rental Fees (up to $4,000 per day). No Technical Fees are included.

Community Benefit Fee Waiver for The Fillmore Miami Beach
The Cultural Arts Council may issue up to 12 rental waivers per calendar year to qualified nonprofit organizations for use of The Fillmore Miami Beach.
This waiver includes all Facility Rental Fees (up to $4,000 per day). No Technical Fees are included.
Office Info:
Tourism & Culture Department
- Lissette Garcia Arrogante
Director
LissetteArrogante@miamibeachfl.gov - Francys Vallecillo
Assistant Director
FrancysVallecillo@miamibeachfl.gov - Fernando Pestana
Administrative Services Manager
FernandoPestana@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext: 26727
Special Events and Film Division
- Shama Johnson
Film & Print Liaison
ShamaJohnson@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext: 26374 - Cody Croye
Field Monitor
CodyCroye@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext: 26982 - Diana Bego
Special Events Associate
DianaBego@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext: 26298 - Amber Dunn
Office Associate III
AmberDunn@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext: 27579
Cultural Affairs Division
- Gabriella Roman
Cultural Affairs Manager
GabriellaRoman@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext. 26256 - Oscar Rieveling
Art in Public Places Coordinator
OscarRievelingSanchez@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext: 22711 - Sandra Schoenlank-Arian
Grants & Operations Administrator
sandraschoenlank@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext: 26618 - Gina Martins
Arts & Culture Projects Coordinator
GinaMartins@miamibeachfl.gov