Arts and Entertainment Districts
State-designated arts and entertainment districts in Maryland, established through the Maryland State Arts Council to offer tax incentives to artists and arts organizations. Each listing includes the district name, location, contact information, and website.
| Namelegal entity | Alternate Namebrand | Cityaddress | Stateaddress | ZIP Codeaddress | Street Addressaddress | Phonephone number | Websitewebsite | The Geomgeospatial | Gis Object IDidentifier | Descriptionadditional data | Secondary Addressaddress |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyattsville CDC | Gateway Arts and Entertainment District | Hyattsville | MD | 20781 | 4312 Hamilton Street | 301-952-4436 | http://mygatewayarts.org/ | MULTIPOLYGON (((-76.958802237152 38.931731550093, | 9 | An arts oasis just on the Maryland side of the bor | N/A |
| Town of Leonardtown | Leonardtown Arts and Entertainment District | Leonardtown | MD | 20650 | P.O. Box 1 | 301-475-9791 | http://www.stmarysartscouncil.com/arts--entertainm | MULTIPOLYGON (((-76.636812837591 38.287657816943, | 22 | Discover excellent restaurants, charming galleries | N/A |
| Town of Grantsville | Grantsville Arts and Entertainment District | Grantsville | MD | 21536 | P.O. Box 296 | 301-895-3144 | http://www.visitgrantsville.com | MULTIPOLYGON (((-79.139945856924 39.697172299774, | 24 | The scenic Grantsville A&E District encompasses th | N/A |
Commercial Real Estate Site Selection Near Tax-Incentive Zones
A commercial real estate analyst evaluating retail or studio space opportunities in Maryland cross-references property listings against state-designated arts districts to identify locations where tenants may qualify for tax incentives, which can affect lease demand and property valuations.
Small Business Lender Verifying Borrower Eligibility for Arts District Programs
A community development financial institution underwriting a loan to an arts-related business checks whether the applicant's address falls within a state-designated district, since district membership can affect eligibility for tax credits that influence the borrower's cash flow projections.
Insurance Underwriter Assessing Concentration Risk in Cultural Districts
A commercial property insurer mapping policy concentration across Maryland identifies clusters of insured arts venues and galleries within designated districts to evaluate whether a single event could trigger multiple claims across a geographically bounded area.



















