To continue Miami Beach’s Sleepless Night, a free celebration of the arts with performances and exhibits at more than 80 venues on the 13-hour night that marks the end of Daylight Savings Time.
Winner: City of Miami Beach
Amount: $150,000
About the project: Launched in 2007, Sleepless Night presents 13-hours of free cultural events, including art installations, dance, theater, music, slam poetry and acrobatics, at more than 80 venues to mark the last night of Daylight Savings Time. In its first year, more than 150,000 people attended. This grant supports continuing the festival, which the City of Miami Beach aims to offer annually with private and corporate sponsors.
Project Web site: http://www.sleeplessnight.org
About the winner: Miami Beach's Cultural Affairs program sustains, develops and supports the arts in Miami Beach for the enjoyment and education of residents and visitors.
Web site: http://www.miamibeachfl.gov