For those interested in displaying their own individually created photography, jewelry, sculptures, sketches, and crafts.
How to obtain an Artist Vendor License within the City of Miami Beach
Where do I pay for and file my Application?
At the City of Miami Beach's Customer Service Center
1755 Meridian Ave, 1st Floor
Miami Beach, FL 33139Operating hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM, excluding holidays.
When is the next Certification Session?
This meeting is held the SECOND WEDNESDAY of every month at 10:00 AM in-person at the Tourism & Culture Department, 1755 Meridian Ave., 5th Floor, Miami Beach FL 33139.
Please arrive to the office on time. Artists will be reviewed on a first-come-first-serve basis, and artists arriving after 11 AM will not be reviewed.What do I need to bring to the Certification Session?
Please complete the โApplication for Certificate Street Artisan or Craftspersonโ file from Customer Service and bring it to your session. Also, please ensure that you bring examples of completed works, works in progress, and materials to physically show your artisanal process.
Photo examples of your set up, studio, workplace, receipts of material, etc. are encouraged as well to get a better idea of your artisanal process. Without these materials it is possible that you will be asked to return the following month for proper review.What is the โLotteryโ and where do I apply?
The Lottery is an opportunity to enter a drawing and โwinโ one of the top 48 locations to display your art/craft on Miami Beach. Licensed Artisans may apply for the Lottery at the Customer Service Center (1755 Meridian Ave, 1st Floor). Drawings for the Lottery take place every 3 months, and detailed calendar of drawings are available with Customer Service.
Who do I contact if I have any other questions?
For any additional questions, please contact Customer Service at (305) 673-7420 or Tourism and Culture (305) 673-7577.
Office Info:
Tourism & Culture Department
- Lissette Garcia Arrogante
Director
LissetteArrogante@miamibeachfl.gov - Francys Vallecillo
Assistant Director
FrancysVallecillo@miamibeachfl.gov - Fernando Pestana
Administrative Services Manager
FernandoPestana@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext: 26727
Special Events and Film Division
- Shama Johnson
Film & Print Liaison
ShamaJohnson@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext: 26374 - Cody Croye
Field Monitor
CodyCroye@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext: 26982 - Diana Bego
Special Events Associate
DianaBego@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext: 26298 - Amber Dunn
Office Associate III
AmberDunn@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext: 27579
Cultural Affairs Division
- Gabriella Roman
Cultural Affairs Manager
GabriellaRoman@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext. 26256 - Oscar Rieveling
Art in Public Places Coordinator
OscarRievelingSanchez@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext: 22711 - Sandra Schoenlank-Arian
Grants & Operations Administrator
sandraschoenlank@miamibeachfl.gov
Ext: 26618 - Gina Martins
Arts & Culture Projects Coordinator
GinaMartins@miamibeachfl.gov