Susan Caraballo 12/31/2014/\,A, !ANA B C
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Rafael Granado, City Clerk
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02 -06 -2013
Susan Caraballo
2033 Calais Drive #4
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
Art in Public Places
Congratulations! You have been appointed by the City Commission to the agency,
board or committee named above for a term endin 12/31/2014.
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2006 -3543, commencing with terms beginning on or after
January 1, 2007, the term of board members who are directly appointed by a member of
the City Commission shall automatically expire on December 31 of the year the
appointing elected official leaves.
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Clerk's Office at 305 - 673 -7411. Please read the enclosed materials carefully.
Congratulations again and good luck.
Sincerely,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
cc: Saul Frances, Parking Director
Dennis . Leyva
ATTACHMENTS:
Letter of Appointment
Oath
City Code /Ordinance section applicable to agency, board or committee
City Code Section 2 -22, 2 -23, 2 -24, 2 -25, 2 -26, 2 =458 and 2 -459
Ordinance No. 2006 -3543 - Amendment to City Code Section 2 -22
Miami -Dade County Code Section 2 -11.1 - Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics Ordinance
City Wide Permit Application - (Parking Department Form)
Booklet - Guide to the Sunshine Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employee
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Rafael Granado, City Clerk
Tel: (305) 673-7411, Fax: (305) 673 -7254
Email CityClerk @miamibeach.gov
TO Susan Caraballo
RE: Art in Public Places
I do solemnly swear or affirm to bear true faith, loyalty and allegiance to the Government of the United
States, the State of Florida, and the City of Miami Beach, and to perform all the duties of a member
of the above - mentioned board or committee of the City of Miami Beach to which I have been appointed
for a term ending: 12/31/2014.
I have been issued a copy of Section 2 -11.1 of the Miami -Dade County Code (Conflict of Interest and
Code of Ethics Ordinance), as well as the Florida Commission on Ethics Guide to the Sunshine Amend-
ment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees, and understand that as a member of a City
of Miami Beach Board and /or Committee, I must comply with the financial disclosure* requirements of
Miami -Dade County or ithe State of Florida (de • • ,g on the board or co ittee on which I serve) on
July 1, following the closing of the calendar ye : r on w i have s", ed.
• Susan Caraballo
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 21day of 2013.
Silvia Prieto
Deputy Clerk
*Please visit the City of Miami Beach website at www.miamibeachfl.gov under City Clerk/Board and Comm
for additional information regarding the Financial Disclosure Requirement
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
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HOME ADDRESS: 4
2033 Calais Drive Miami Beach
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FL
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33141
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PHONE: 786- 663 -6740 305 - 674 -8278
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scaraballo @artcentersf.org
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Business Name: ArtCenter /South Florida Position: Artistic Director
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from having any interest in or receiving any benefit from Community Development Block Grant funds for either yourself,
or those with whom you have business or immediate family ties (CFR 570.611).
Upon request, copies of these laws may be obtained from the City Clerk.
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VII — of the City Code "Standards of Conduct for City Officers, Emplo e • • • ; • ency Members."
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Name of Deputy Clerk
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Date: / /2013'
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Susan carabal lo
2033 Calais Drive #4 • Miami Beach, FL 33141
susancaraballo @gmail.com email
786.663.6740 tel
summary
Multi-faceted arts administrator, producer, curator, leader and advocate in the Miami arts scene working in both its
performing and visual arts communities for over 16 years. Founder of a non-profit service and presenting organization
dedicated to supporting South Florida-based artists in multiple disciplines. Dynamic and skilled innovator committed to
developing South Florida as a cultural arts center.
professional experience
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR(May 2012—present)
ArtCenter/South Florida• Miami Beach, FL
Responsible for the artistic vision of the ArtCenter including its Exhibitions Programs, Residency Programs and overall
marketing. Works closely with resident and invited artists. Works closely with the Executive Director in short-term and long-
term planning for the organization.
PRODUCER/ASSISTANT CURATOR(November 201'0—April 2012)
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens• Miami, FL
Responsible for the management of the Contemporary Arts Project, a site-specific commissioning program. Worked closely
with the artists to produce their projects. Worked with museum staff in all divisions to execute program including
accounting, advancement, collections&curatorial, horticulture, learning, maintenance, marketing and security.
INDEPENDENT ARTS CONSULTANT(December 2007—April 2012)
Worked primarily with non-profit arts organizations and individual artists in the areas of development&sponsorship,
marketing &public relations, strategic planning, event coordination and project management. Current and recent clients
include:Bas Fisher Invitational, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, FUNDarte's Out in the Tropics and Dance/MetroDC.
EVENTS MARKETING MANAGER(April 2007—November 2007)
The Beacon Council •Miami, FL
Responsible for the management of all events produced by The Beacon Council including the MDMI Golf Tournament,
Annual Meeting&Miami Lifestyle Auction and over 20 additional events spanning in size from 25-600 guests.
ARTS ADMINISTRATOR(September 2006—April 2007)
Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation • Miami, FL
Responsible for the operations of the organization including its$2.2 million budget, 10,000 sq ft building and staff of four.
• Managed over 5,000 visitors to the CIFO Art Space during Art Basel Miami Beach 2006.
• Supervised four major exhibitions and related activities: 10 Defining Experiments, The Sites of Latin American
Abstraction, Forms of Classification and 3 Perspectives.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CO-FOUNDER(March 1999—August 2006)
Artemis• Miami, FL
Responsible for curating&programming, marketing, development, grant writing services, marketing&project management
services and general operations of the organization.
• Managed PS 742, an alternative black box art space, and lab6, an alternative exhibition space, in the Little Havana
neighborhood in Miami.
• Conceptualized and successfully branded the popular multi-disciplinary monthly Surreal Saturday series.
• Collaborated with numerous non-profits in Miami-Dade County including Arsht Center for the Performing Arts,
Florida Dance Association, Miami Dade College, Miami Light Project, Tigertail Productions and others.
• Maintained relationships with government agencies, individual donors and corporate sponsors.
• Raised over$1 million dollars for numerous small&mid-sized organizations including Arts Ballet Theater of
Florida, DanceArts Foundation, South Florida Composers Alliance, The Cove/Rincon, The Unconservatory,
Sociedad Cultural de Santa Cecilia, Miami Hispanic Ballet and others.
• Provided marketing&project management services to the following organizations:Dance Now Ensemble,
Dance USA, Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, South Florida Composers Alliance and others.
susan carabaI I o
MARKETING AND FINANCE COORDINATOR(April 1998—June 1999)
Miami-Dade College, Cultural Affairs Dept. • Miami, FL
Directed the marketing of 1998-99 Cultura de Lobo Performing Arts Series and served as the project coordinator for the
international festival and conference, INROADS: The Americas. Maintained the financial records and managed$1 million
budget for the department.
additional professional experience
INDEPENDENT ARTS CONSULTANT
Worked with a variety of arts organizations and companies spanning from dance to film in various capacities—grant writer,
grant manager, producer, project coordinator and other roles. Select specific positions outlined below:
Production Coordinator•Tareco Pictures/The Show Works • Miami, FL (2003 &2006)
Responsible for office &property management, production coordination, maintenance of accounting records and general
operations for the companies. Responsible for coordinating graphics, video production and teleprompter participation for
the 2003 Sony Global Marketing Partners Conference in Paris, France.
Marketing and Development Consultant•SFCA's interdisciplinary Sound Arts Workshop •Miami, FL (1999—2005)
Responsible for marketing, grant writing,production coordination and supervision of general operations of the organization
in collaboration with the Executive/Artistic Director.
Director of Marketing and Development; Consultant; Volunteer; Intern; various positions•
Florida Dance Association • Miami Beach, FL(1996—2005)
Managed the marketing for the Florida Dance Festival in collaboration with the Executive Director. Responsible for
development research and grant writing. Worked directly with the Executive Director in conceptualizing and developing a
marketing plan that was awarded a$15,000 grant from American Express for its implementation. Worked in numerous
capacities and positions since 1996.
education/ awards
2012 M.A. in Arts Management•American University•Washington, D.C.
2005 Certificate of Completion-Advanced Training presented by Americans for the Arts • Pittsburgh, PA
1997 Graduate work in Latin American & Caribbean Studies • Florida International University• Miami, FL
1997-1998 Recipient, Foreign Language and Area Studies Graduate Fellowship
1997 B.A. in Liberal Studies • Florida International University• Miami, FL
1997 Graduate,The Honors College • Florida International University• Miami, FL
1995 Honors College Study Abroad • Madrid, Spain
1996 Intern • Rhode Island State Council on the Arts• Providence, RI
1996 National Student Exchange • Rhode Island College • Providence, RI
1993-1997 Recipient, Presidential Scholarship, National Hispanic Scholar, Faculty Scholar and Florida
Undergraduate Scholar• Miami, FL
affiliations
2008-2010 Member,Americans for the Arts
2007-2009 Panelist, Developing Arts in Neighborhoods-Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs
2006 Panelist, Individual Artist Excellence Award-Ohio Arts Council
2006 Panelist, Interdisciplinary-State of Florida Individual Artist Fellowship
2007-2008 Board member, Tigertail Productions
1999-2008 Board member, Artemis
2005-2007 Board member, 801 Projects
2006 Member, Steering Committee for South Florida Dance For Life
2000-2006 Board member, South Florida Composers Alliance's iSAW
2000-2001 Board member, Children's Cultural Coalition
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workshops/ panel discussions/ art conversations
2009 Lecturer, SemiArt:Demystifying the Proposal Writing Process- LegalArt at Miami Art Museum - Miami, FL
2009 Lecturer, SemiArt: Writing and Effective Artist Statement- LegalArt at Locust Projects - Miami, FL
2009 Lecturer, SemiArt:Demystifying the Proposal Writing Process- LegalArt at Miami Art Museum - Miami, FL
2008 Lecturer, SemiArt:Demystifying the Proposal Writing Process o LegalArt at Miami Art Museum - Miami, FL
2008 Lecturer, SemiArt: The Art of Writing(Workshop for Individual Artists)- LegalArt at Miami Art Museum - Miami, FL
2007 Panelist, Where's the Money?Funding and Sustaining Your Project- Imagine Miami - Miami, FL
2006 Panelist, Cultural Striptease: Sex, Humor and Latin Identity -Tigertail Productions - Miami, FL
2005 Panelist, 2 Sides of the Same Coin:Artistic Relations-Spain &Miami- Centro Cultural Espanol - Miami, FL
2005 Panelist, Making Art in Havana- FIU's Cuban Research Institute - Miami, FL
2004 Moderator, Performance Art in Contemporary America- Polk Museum of Art- Lakeland, FL
2004 Moderator, The Art of Performance- scopeLos Angeles - Los Angeles, CA
Talk with your mouth full... Art Conversation Series- Miami Beach Cinematheque- Miami Beach, FL
2005 Moderator, Walking the Thin Line:Art Bordering on Performance, Performance Bordering on Art
2005 Moderator, Can we create together?Collaboration in question.
2005 Moderator, Taking Risks:artists, curators,presenters &collectors
2004 Moderator,Audience Participation and Interaction
select bibliography
Levin, Jordan. "Something for everyone at Out in the Tropics festival,"Miami Herald, June 9, 2011.
Barker,Thomas. "Out in the Tropics," WIRE, June 2, 2011.
Wakefield, Rebecca. "The Bubblegum Revolution," The Sun Post,April 2006.
Deserae Del Campo. "Hispanic businesswomen sell mansions, plan weddings, etc.," Miami Today, October 6, 2005.
Connor, Olga. "Proyecto Ocho en la Calle Ocho: Musica,Arte y Literatura," Galeria/El Nuevo Herald, September 29, 2005.
Pesantes, Erika. "Key theater on the move,"Miami Herald, September 2, 2004.
Triff,Alfredo. "Making It Happen: Jose-Carlos Diaz and Susan Caraballo are the catalysts, art is the result,"Miami New
Times, June 24, 2004.
Sick, Jessica. "Meet...Susan Caraballo," Street Miami,August 29, 2003.
Trelles, Emma. "Little Havana's new face: Artists, performers and promoters give a fresh spin to an old Miami
neighborhood," Street Miami, September 28, 2001.
Levin, Jordan. "Subtropical Bohemia," Miami Herald, December 14, 2000.
Sirgado, Miguel. "Artemis: El Arte de Sonar/Artemis: The Art of Dreaming," Viernes/EI Nuevo Herald_, November 30, 2000.
Santiago, Fabiola. "Little Havana debuts as cultural frontier,"Miami Herald, February 21, 2000.
select curatorial projects
2011 Out in the Tropics GLBT Performing Arts Festival-co-curated with Robert Rosenberg -Miami, FL
2006 OPEN SEASON havana, Participatory art project by Julie Lara Kahn -co-curated with Nahela Hechavarria&
Aylet Ojeda Jequin - IX Havana Biennial - Havana, Cuba
2005 Cream by Mark Koven -scopeLondon - Melia White House Hotel -London, England
experimental8:FIRST CALL-co-curated with Carlos Betancourt-801 Projects-Miami, FL
Off the Wall-co-curated with Tom Thielen -Dot Fiftyone Gallery-Miami, FL
2004 Artemis On Location:Miami Beach -scopeMiami -Townhouse Hotel - Miami Beach, FL
Artemis On Location:Los Angeles-scopeLos Angeles - The Standard Hotel -Los Angeles, CA
The True Love Project by Kathe Izzo- Gladstone Hotel -Toronto, Canada
computer skills
Proficient in both PC and Mac systems.
Office: Microsoft Word, Wordperfect, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Filemaker Pro
Accounting: Quicken, Quickbooks, MYOB
Design: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Publisher
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter
languages
Fluent in spoken and written English & Spanish. Basic Portuguese&'French.
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