Citizens Interested in Arts, Inc. (CIA) is a nonprofit organization committed to preserving the visual and performing arts in South Florida, and is organized solely for the purpose of providing grants to qualified members of the South Florida artistic community.  In 1997, a small group of South Florida residents met to discuss how they could support local arts organizations and individual artists.  As a result, Citizens Interested in Arts, Inc., was incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

CIA awarded its first grant in 1998 to two aspiring opera singers from Miami's New World School of Arts.  With CIA's encouragement, the young tenor went on to perform with the Florida Grand Opera, Young Artists Group. 

In 1999 a grant was awarded to the newly formed Maximum Dance Company.  CIA continues its support to this day.

Citizens Interested in Arts, Inc. is still growing and currently boasts some 150 members who are passionate in their desire to strengthen the local diverse and vibrant arts and cultural community.  Luncheon meetings are held regularly on the second Wednesday of each month from October to May and often, grant recipients are invited to perform.

Funds are raised from annual membership dues and special events, including artistic performances.