Victoria Rogers, VP/Arts at Knight Foundation, highlighted the essential role of affordable housing in nurturing art and culture within a city. The Knight Artist Housing Stipend stands out by specifically supporting artists to remain in their home community. While it is not uncommon for artist residencies to offer housing or stipends, such programs are typically designed for visiting artists from outside the local community. The housing stipend is part of a larger $1.25 million grant from the Knight Foundation, which also includes funding for enhancing artists’ use of technology and the development of Oolite Arts‘ new campus in the City of Miami. He expressed gratitude for the support of the Knight Foundation, which enables the Studio Residency program to bridge the financial gap for Oolite Arts’ resident artists. But our city will only continue to be a viable home for them if we find solutions to our affordable housing crisis,” said Scholl.

“Our artists are one of Miami’s greatest assets. Recognizing the pivotal role artists have played in shaping Miami as a global cultural destination, it is crucial to ensure their ability to live and work in the city.ĭennis Scholl, President and CEO of Oolite Arts, emphasized the significance of finding solutions to the affordable housing crisis to maintain Miami as a thriving home for artists. Among the hardest hit are artists, who often struggle to make ends meet as they establish their creative careers. Miami-Dade County has recently declared a housing affordability crisis, with a staggering six out of ten employed adults burdened by housing costs. This move aims to address the pressing issue of Miami’s affordable housing crisis in one of the world’s least affordable housing markets.

Starting in 2024, artists at Oolite Arts will receive an additional $12,000 per year as a housing stipend, thanks to the generous support of The John S. In a bid to alleviate the burden of Miami’s affordable housing crisis, Oolite Arts has announced a groundbreaking initiative for its resident artists.

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