Amy Tancig, Executive Director, Miami Design Preservation League | Art Deco Weekend

Ms. Tancig holds a Masters Degree in Nonprofit management from Florida Atlantic University and she
has worked with Miami Design Preservation League and the Art Deco Weekend Festival for more than
five years. She excels in creative collaborative partnerships with government agencies, nonprofits
organization, and private businesses, she has also overseen the implementation of profitable
fundraising and sponsorship programs. Her affiliation with community businesses and leaders through
various professional organizations continues to assist Miami Design Preservation League in its
mission of preserving, promoting and protecting the Miami Beach Art Deco District. Under her
leadership, Art Deco Weekend has expanded collaborations to include: additional artistic and performance
programming with other local cultural outlets; initiated an annual commemorative poster design contest
and scholarship benefitting local college and university design students; increased funding from public
and private sources; and activated alternate marketing & branding platforms that have aided in
increased festival attendance.