Live Arts Miami is a trailblazing performing arts organization dedicated to presenting cutting-edge works that inspire and connect the South Florida community. Rooted in Miami’s vibrant culture for over 35 years, they bring diverse voices and perspectives to the forefront, enriching the city’s cultural landscape. As an initiative of Miami Dade College, Live Arts Miami works at the intersection of art and impact – curating boundary-breaking events, nurturing emerging talent, and expanding access to culture for all.

Created in 1990 by Arts impresario Olga Garay, Live Arts Miami is proud to be a part of Miami Dade College’s Department of Cultural Affairs. Its programs strive to empower historically underserved cultural producers and audiences, including the MDC student body, the largest, most diverse and one of the most economically underprivileged in the nation.

LAM envisions a democratic creative culture which celebrates the rich complexity of its multicultural city. It embraces practices that restore balance and connection to its communities and the planet we inhabit. A culture not just unfettered and free, but one that frees and empowers people to actively participate in the (re)creation of our collective future.