Our mission
ArtesMiami, Inc. has the mission of supporting and promoting artists and cultural organizations in South Florida, in order to generate greater understanding and appreciation for their work among the diverse publics of this region. Thus, ArtesMiami contributes to the development of South Florida as an artistic and cultural center.
President of ArtesMiami, Inc.
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 artists, cultural organizations and activities. Thus, we will create better understanding how Miami and other South Florida artists, activities and organizations contribute to our region’s cultural development.
History
Since 1995 ArtesMiami (formerly known as Hispanic Events, Inc.) has supported and promoted Hispanic cultural programs as a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. With the support of Sanchez & Levitan, Inc., Dr. Aida Levitan and Fausto Sanchez produced the Fair of Seville in Miami 1995, sponsored by the nonprofit organization. In 1997 they produced the Fair of Spain in Miami, attended by 40,000 consumers in four days. For decades ArtesMiami has donated cash and/or provided in-kind marketing and PR services to cultural organizations and artists. President Aida Levitan, as principal donor, and prominent companies and individuals make 100% tax-deductible donations to the organization to fund its activities. Thus, ArtesMiami continues to contribute to the cultural development of South Florida.
Our non-profit, 501(c)3 organization Is committed to:
Increasing awareness
Of the best work and contributions of Miami artists, especially those who do not have Access to marketing or institutional resources and expertise.
Helping Hispanic and Miami artists
To become leaders in their respective fields.
Creating greater understanding
Of Miami and Hispanic culture by familiarizing local residents and visitors with artists, cultural organizations and activities that are representative of South Florida culture.
Supporting
Selected cultural organizations with marketing communications and in raising funds for activities that are relevant to the mission of ArtesMiami, Inc.
Our Leadership Team
ArtesMiami Board members represent a great variety of professions and businesses They include bankers, film producers, philanthropists, attorneys, diplomats, and advertising/PR experts. The following officers and directors will serve until March 2026:
Carlos Modia
Chairman
Aida Levitan, Ph.D.
President
Silvia Ríos Fortún
Vice Chairman and Treasurer
Maria Bechily Hodes
Immediate Past Chairman
Honorable Tomás Abreu
Member
Juan del Busto
Member
Angel Castillo, Esq.
Member
Martha Guerra-Kattou
Member
Stella Holmes
Member
Daniel Kern
Member
Manuel Machado
Member
Joaquín Medina
Member
Isis Pacheco Velasco
Member
Silvia Trinidad
Member
Did you know?
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: Perez Art Museum Miami exhibitions of works by Hispanic artists; Spanish Cultural Center (CCE) conferences and exhibitions; plays by Actors Playhouse; Zarzuelas and concerts presented by Marti Productions; and many other activities.