Miami-Dade Art in Public Places is an internationally-recognized public art program dedicated to bringing the vision and talent of a diverse group of artists out of galleries and museums and to the Miami community. One of the first public art programs in the country, Art in Public Places was established in 1973 with the passage of an ordinance allocating 1.5% of county construction funds for artworks which are site-specific, permanent and integrated with architecture. Almost five hundred art installations enrich and enliven public areas such as airports, transit lines, libraries, fire stations, and government buildings. Educational programming includes tours, lectures, artists-in-residencies, and collaborative projects with Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

Due to MIA’s large construction program, it is currently the largest user of APP in the County. The Fine Arts & Cultural Affairs Division at MIA participates in the identification of art opportunities at the airport, collaborates with architectural and design teams on expansion and renovation projects, and participates in the selection of artists and works of art, and the implementation and installation of works.

For more information, please visit the Miami-Dade Art in Public Places website at: www.miamidade.gov/publicart