Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Post

📢 Call for proposal : The #CaribbeanCultureFund will provide comprehensive support for the arts of the Caribbean, by means of regular project grants and programs. Such support has not been consistently or inclusively available to creative producers in the Caribbean and this has been a major obstacle to the sustainability, reach, and impact of the cultural sector in the Caribbean itself and, to a lesser extent, in the Caribbean diaspora. The Caribbean Culture Fund seeks to address this gap, based on a sound understanding of the cultural and social dynamics of the Caribbean, and the needs and potential that exist in the fields of the visual arts, photography, film, music, dance, theatre, literature, the festival arts, and other cultural forms. https://lnkd.in/g9JU9RYD

In Voka-Vlaams netwerk van ondernemingen’s Tribune, I talked about the importance of aligning your sponsoring strategy with the DNA of your company. It is no coincidence that, for many years, BNP Paribas Fortis has been investing in long-lasting partnerships with key cultural players. Culture is an important engine of society, inviting us to reflect on ourselves, our history, our future.   Our sponsoring corresponds to BNP Paribas Fortis’ DNA – driving economic growth while embracing inclusivity and sustainability. That’s why we invest in young film and musical talents, and in making culture accessible to young generations, for instance, with our support to Young Opera or by inviting them to premium concerts.   #ReadyForYourWorld #WeLoveCulture

Assumptions challenged. In the most boldest of ways. I found the boldness and sheer artistry of the Paris Olympic Opening Games…breathtaking. Creative Director Thomas Jolly, an award winning French theatre artist (who was bullied as a child and found solace in drama and theatre) directed the event which has been noted as the most complex and ambitious opening ceremony of all time. I was struck by how many assumptions were challenged. The ceremony must be in a stadium? Think again. The athletes parade the stadium on foot? Think again. I learned the transfer of how artists think - to the business world from Tina Seelig. Seelig proposes that challenging assumptions helps you move past the first and second wave ideas to move towards breakthrough thinking. Just like an artist an innovative thinker asks “Does it have to be this way?” “What if?” And of course - “Why?” By challenging assumptions, it’s possible to break free from how things have always been done and re-imagine a different way but having purpose and meaning as the driving forces. Of course for many it’s “not the same” having the ceremony housed outside a stadium. But that was the point after all. #challengeassumptions #breakthroughthinking

Three key takeaways from this must-read article: 1. Nwando Ebizie is changing the game when it comes to multisensory performances 2. The performing arts industry will see a surge of innovation once it opens up to neurodivergent artists 3. Not every performance has to be experienced sitting down 👇

ISSUES New Help For Creative Industries IN UK Budget The new permanent rate covering theatres, museums and galleries - 45% for touring productions and 40% for non-touring shows - is below the current rates of 50%/45%, but well above the pre-pandemic rates of 25%/20%, which had been due to come back in over the next two years

Multiple multidisciplinary practical research has proved that ONLY when the four #interconnected #dimensions that #influence the Performing Arts field are considered and carefully analyzed in their #local #regional #national and #international levels (or #arenas in #economic terms) the sustainability of the #PerformingArts could be achieved!

All areas of the creative industry provide means for economic growth, regeneration, they are the future of our city centres landscape, culture, tourism, business growth, communication and should be supported. Theatre / Dance / Music / Festivals / Live Events - Dates beyond the Shakesphere era provides fantastic insight into our history, culture and drives creativity, growth and spend within city centres. Vera Lynn’s music empowered soliders during WW2. Radio, Press and TV - Plays an integral role in our democracy reporting on major news stories holding those in power to account, weather which influences consumer spend and support’s communities on travel issues, ads on air which boost businesses and provide strong ROI. Social & Online - Keeps people connected and drives conversation, communication and enables SME’s to have a voice with small budgets. Provides vital services, access to food, meds, clothing via online e-commerce sites now. Out of Home / Sponsorships - provides jobs in technology, supports and enhances city centres, provides local authorities with incremental investment and income through land acquisition and partnerships to use for other public services. Art - supports with creativity in individuals, mental health, well-being, reigniting and embracing public spaces bringing together minority communities. Art helps those most vulnerable impacted by war and conflict get through the darkest of days. The creative industries are an essential part of our communities and should be recognised as such, the creative industries were almost destroyed by the impact of government policy and regulation during Covid-19. It’s no longer a matter of “nice to have” it’s a must, it’s an essential service and we must continue to embrace and support the ever changing landscape that is our incredible creative industries community. 👇🫶

So important in any work/job/passion - human expression through all forms provides us with an opportunity to evolve and create.

We started our Interpreting the Word Catechism. Check it out! #biblicalinterpretation #visualtheology #onlinelearning

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