76th Annual US Conference of Mayors Meeting

For Silver Sponsorship of the 76th Annual US Conference of Mayors Meeting in Miami on June 20-24, 2008

ARTSEEN

To allow student artists to exhibit their work by creating a multipurpose exposition space with a focus on education and community outreach and participation

Alliance for Human Services

For 2008 general operating support

Art + Research

To create a one-of-a-kind research and production art residency program offering the chance for artists to work with experts

ArtCenter/South Florida

To give low-income artists the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art computers by creating a need-based center for digital arts

Ballet + Orchestra Collaboration

To spawn new passion for artistic collaboration by implementing a high-quality partnership between the renowned Cleveland Orchestra and the award-winning Miami City Ballet

Bas Fisher Invitational

To stimulate creativity in Miami's art scene by supporting an established gallery founded on providing young, unrepresented artists with free facilities and events to present their work to the community

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami

To stimulate donations through a challenge grant in order to serve 5,000 additional children by 2015 with the benefits of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami (BBBSGM) program

City Year Miami

To develop new young leaders while at the same time have an impact on education in Miami by supporting the start-up, launch and implementation of a full-time City Year site in Miami-Dade County

Classical South Florida

To ensure the continuation and progression of South Florida's only classical radio station by supplying challenge funds to motivate the financial support of listeners

Community Partnership For Homeless

To bring Community Partnership for Homeless' collaborative model of addressing homelessness to four or five cities nationwide, decreasing homelessness in those locations by developing specific local, regional and statewide plans that address the problem

DWNTWN Miami Concert Series

To generate community enthusiasm for music as a part of the greater sum of the arts in Miami by producing a new and expansive downtown concert series