About Us

Arsht Mission

To engage and connect people from every corner of our community through artistic excellence and inspiring educational experiences.

About Us

Since opening in 2006 in the heart of downtown, the Arsht proudly serves as the cultural pulse of Miami – the heart of magical live arts experiences that spark the imagination and connect people to one another. Whether on our stages or in your neighborhood, the Arsht is alive year-round with international artists, innovative programming from resident companies and local arts partners, free community events that reflect Miami’s unique identity and more than 100 culturally diverse and impactful learning experiences for 80,000 children every year.

The Arsht, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has been recognized as a leader in the Miami’s cultural transformation, producing more than 400 annual events that generate 11,500 local jobs and $125 million in economic impact. The Arsht is home to a robust series of touring Broadway musicals, star-studded jazz and classical music concerts curated for South Florida, an award-winning Miami-based theater program and numerous historic and televised events. Free annual Arsht events, such as Gospel Fest Miami, Art + Mind Day, Heritage Fest and our LGBTQ+ Pride celebration bring together people from all corners of our community. For more information, visit ArshtCenter.org.

Commitment to Equity

The Arsht is committed to using our platform to embrace all cultures and advocate for change. Through our work, we aim to make this world a more inclusive, compassionate place where no one suffers from discrimination, hate or bias. We wholeheartedly condemn all forms of violence, hate and prejudice against any individual or community. We believe that connecting people through artistic excellence and inspiring educational experiences leads to deeper understanding, more empathy and healing for all.

Land Acknowledgement

We recognize that what is now the Arsht has been the traditional homelands of the Native nations including the Tequesta, the Calusa and the Taino and, today, are the sovereign homelands of the Seminole and Miccosukee. We also honor that the Arsht is located adjacent to Overtown, one of our area's historically Black communities. We infuse all we do at the Arsht with reverence to those communities - past, present, and future.

To learn more about how you can honor native lands, click here