In recognition of significant contributions made to Maryland’s economy through art and culture, the Silver Spring Arts and Entertainment (A&E) District has received the State of Maryland’s Arts & Entertainment District Outstanding Achievement Award. Silver Spring tied for the award with Prince George’s County’s Gateway Arts District.
Within its 369 acres, the Silver Spring A&E District hosts more than 40 arts and entertainment businesses, enterprises and non-profit organizations, including the American Film Institute (AFI), Discovery Communications and Peterson Companies, as well as more than 50 pieces of public art. Last year, Silver Spring celebrated its first decade as an arts and entertainment district and was re-designated as a State A&E District.
The Arts & Entertainment Districts Program is administered by the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency of DBED within the Division of Tourism, Film and the Arts. For information on the program, visit www.msac.org.
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