About us

Aida Levitán
President of ArtesMiami, Inc.

ActivitiesView more

Editorial ArtesMiami presented a poetry collection with more than 100 poems

The poets of La Floresta Interminable: poetas de Miami gathered at Books and Books

ArtesMiami Publishing presented La Floresta Interminable

The Board of FACE (Facts About Cuban Exiles)

Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado

Aida Levitan and OAS Secretary General to receive award

UM Cuban Heritage Collection Tour for Donors

Spanish Novelist Carlos Rojas with Cuban-American author Carlos Alberto Montaner

Marco Ramirez's The Royale Supported by ArtesMiami

ArtesMiami President received the Royal Eagle Award

ArtesMiami launched new poetry book: CONVERGENCIA

ArtesMiami sponsored the screening of Camilo Vila's film The City of Gardens on June 11, 2011

ArtesMiami supports the Miami Art Museum.

ArtesMiami supports Espa�a-Florida Foundation

National Museum of the American Latino (NMAL) Final Report Presentation

Lydia Cabrera Award presented to Luis de la Paz on April 9, 2011

ArtesMiami supports the Miami Art Museum Corporate Luncheon

Traveling Poet Visits South Florida Schools and Universities

Our mission

ArtesMiami, Inc. has the mission of supporting and promoting Hispanic artists and cultural organizations, primarily in South Florida, in order to generate greater understanding and appreciation for their work among the diverse publics of this region. Thus, ArtesMiami also contributes to the development of South Florida as an artistic and cultural center.

Our non-profit organization is committed to:

Increasing awareness

of the best work and contributions of LatinX artists who reside in this area, especially of those who do not have access to marketing resources and expertise;

Creating greater understanding

of Hispanic culture by familiarizing local residents and visitors with artists, organizations and activities that are representative of Hispanic art and culture.

Helping LatinX artists

to become leaders in their respective fields.

Supporting

selected South Florida cultural organizations in raising funds for activities that are relevant to the mission of ArtesMiami, Inc.

The mission of its publishing division, Editorial Ultramar

Editorial Ultramar, the publishing division of ArtesMiami, has the mission of enhancing awareness of, publishing and distributing the work of South Florida Hispanic writers–especially that of poets.

Vision statement

Within the next five years, ArtesMiami, Inc. will become the premier non-profit organization that generates awareness and appreciation of the best South Florida Hispanic artists, cultural organizations and activities. Thus, we will create better understanding how Hispanic artists, activities and organizations contribute to our region's cultural development.

History

Since 1997 ArtesMiami (formerly known as Hispanic Events, Inc.) has supported and promoted Hispanic cultural programs by funding them and/or providing in-kind marketing and PR services to cultural organizations and artists.

Artes Miami works in collaboration with South Florida artists, cultural leaders and organizations, journalists and educational institutions to publicize and/or sponsor cultural and theater events, art exhibitions, concerts, and poetry readings, such as: Miami Art Museum exhibitions of works by Hispanic artists; Spanish Cultural Center (CCE) conferences and exhibitions; plays by Foryoucansee Theater; Latin Jazz USA and Orchestra Miami concerts; conferences by the Spain-Florida Foundation; and many other activities.