The mission and/or main activities that contribute to being culturally significant:
DVCAI isn’t just another arts org — it functions as a secret handshake inside the Miami cultural scene, bridging Caribbean diaspora voices, Latinx identities, and emergent artists in a way few others do. With roots in Miami-Dade and over 30 years of programming, it plays in that sweet zone where authenticity, community & creative disruption meet. They specialize in showing what mainstream overlooks: emerging artists from Caribbean/Latin diaspora, programs for racial justice, international exchange, and a blend of hip contemporary art + community memory.