The Ellies Awards are billed as Miami’s Oscars. The event handed out $600,000 in grants. The money helps artists advance their careers by making their visual arts projects a reality. Among those in attendance was Jorge Perez of the Perez Art Museum, Miami. he says what Oolite Arts provides is vital for the arts scene in Miami. Without them, all the programs that we have, whether it’s doctors or the Perez Art Museum, would not be there. So it’s supporting the individuals. It is extremely important to create the cultural infrastructure that we want to make in Miami. Since launching in 2018, The Ellies have awarded nearly $4 million to visual artists looking to share their talents with our community and the world.
