Why business partners with the arts

When you partner with the arts, you partner with the whole city.

The arts are essential to the health and vitality of neighborhoods, cities, states and our nation. They enhance community development; create jobs; spur urban renewal; attract new businesses; and draw tourism dollars. The arts have a billions dollar impact in Miami-Dade. 

Employees want to live and work in a vibrant community. when you partner with local theater, music, museums, dance, galleries, and artists, you help to make our community more attractive to current and future employees. Smarter employees make for a more profitable workplace. But you knew that already, naturally. 

The arts are a creative tool to advance your business strategies. The arts let your employees enhance their current skills and develop new ones. For instance, sitting on an art organization's board trains employees for leadership positions at your company and volunteering for the arts provides professional development opportunities. In fact, studies show that millennials who frequently participate in workplace volunteer activities are more likely to be proud, loyal, and satisfied employees. But don't take our word for it. Visit www.artusa.org for the evidence, statistics and more. 

Volunteer Opportunities