On June 13, 2024, Governor DeSantis completely eliminated all funding for the arts in the 2025 State Budget. The resulting impact to Symphony of the Americas is damaging and severe – a loss of OVER $100,000 anticipated grant revenue.
An organization our size simply cannot “replace” this type of funding. This amount of cut from the State of Florida represents:
- Musicians payroll for more than two concert series and rehearsals
- An amount in excess of last year’s total subscription revenue
- The total ticket revenue from 3 sold-out concerts.
You have seen a renewed Symphony of the Americas over the last three years. You have seen the additional concerts added over the last three years with an ever-growing audience. And most importantly, because of our Music Director Pablo Mielgo in partnership with YOUR musicians of Symphony of the Americas, you have HEARD the sound and quality of your Symphony transform.
Symphony of the Americas is one of the largest performing arts entities in South Florida. The Symphony’s immense, diverse, and superb musician base is also used by many other arts organizations. Symphony musicians perform with dozens of other arts entities. The Symphony is vital to the performing arts community of South Florida, from Miami to Orlando, Palm Beach to Naples, serving as an artistic base for over 100 musicians.
The loss of funding from the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs will impact not only performing arts entities, but the greater Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, and South Florida business community. THIS LOSS OF STATE FUNDING WILL IMPACT YOUR SYMPHONY OF THE AMERICAS!!!
I ask for your immediate help and support by making a financial donation to Symphony of the Americas’ 2024-2025 Season. Please join our SYMPHONY STRONG CAMPAIGN. Pablo, Scott Flavin, and I cannot do this without you.
You can also call our office at 954.335.7002 to make a contribution and Support our Adopt A Musician Campaign.
With thanks,
Steven P. Haines
Executive Director
